Determine toxicity from the numbers on the bottom of plastic bottles: Ignorance kills!

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Determine toxicity from the numbers on the bottom of plastic bottles: Ignorance kills! I accidentally came across information online about plastic bottles that we use almost every day, and it shocked me; it seems that ignorance can indeed be deadly! Thinking about this matter again, I realize that these pieces of knowledge, which should be part of common sense in life, are probably not even clear to some professionals, let alone ordinary people. Why isn’t such common sense, which is related to the health of millions of people, made widely known? If the general public is not made aware of this knowledge, then are the relevant government departments failing in their duties? Coming from a humanities background, I lack expertise in plastics, and I was indeed shocked after seeing these. Normally, we think it’s a shame to throw away plastic bottles, so we try to reuse them as many times as possible, without realizing that there are many restrictions regarding the use of plastic bottles. Plastic, plastic – modern humans can no longer do without it for even a moment, but how many people are aware of the hidden dangers it poses? To facilitate readers, I have compiled these materials as follows; there may be repetitions and inconsistencies, for which I apologize! A 12-year-old girl in the UAE developed cancer after using the same water bottle for sixteen months in a row. The bottle contains a plastic material called PET; using it once is safe, but if you reuse it for reasons of thrift or convenience, there is a risk of cancer. At the bottom of each mineral water bottle, there is a triangle with an arrow, and inside that triangle is a number. Images related to this topic Images related to this topic Images related to this topic “Type 1” PET: used for water bottles, carbonated drink bottles, etc. ★Do not reuse these drink bottles for hot water. They can withstand temperatures up to 70°C and are suitable only for holding warm or cold beverages; using them with hot liquids or for heating will cause them to deform, and harmful substances may leach out. Furthermore, scientists have found that after 10 months of use, plastic item No. 1 may release the carcinogenic substance DEHP, which affects testosterone levels -->The sphere is toxic. Therefore, once drink bottles and the like are used up, they should be discarded; they should not be used as water cups or as storage containers for other items, to avoid health problems that would outweigh any benefits. "Type 2 “HDPE: Cleaning supplies, bath products. ★ It is not recommended to reuse them if cleaning is not thorough. Usage: They can be reused after careful cleaning, but these containers are usually difficult to clean; residues from previous cleaning products can serve as a breeding ground for bacteria, so it is better not to reuse them. "Type 3 “PVC: It is rarely used in food packaging nowadays. ★ It is best not to purchase it. Use: This material can produce harmful substances when exposed to high temperatures; such substances are released even during its manufacturing process. When these toxins enter the body through food, they may cause diseases such as breast cancer and congenital defects in newborns. Currently, containers made of this material are rarely used for packaging food. If in use, never expose it to heat. "Type 4: “LDPE: Plastic wrap, film, etc. ★ Do not use plastic wrap around food before putting it in the microwave oven. It does not have good heat resistance; generally, qualified PE plastic wrap will melt when exposed to temperatures above 110°C, leaving behind plastic substances that cannot be broken down by the human body.” Furthermore, when heating food wrapped in plastic wrap, the fats in the food can easily dissolve the harmful substances contained in the plastic wrap. Therefore, before putting food into the microwave, the plastic wrap covering it must be removed first. "No. 5 “PP: Microwave-safe meal container ★ Remove the lid when placing it in the microwave. Use: The only plastic container that can be used in the microwave; it can be reused after being cleaned carefully.” It should be given special attention that for some microwave-safe meal containers, the body of the container is indeed made of PP type 5, but the lid is made of PE type 1. Since PE cannot withstand high temperatures, it cannot be placed in the microwave together with the container body. To be safe, remove the lid from the container before putting it in the microwave. "No. 6 “PS: Bowl-shaped instant noodle containers and fast-food containers ★ Do not use a microwave to heat bowl-shaped instant noodles. Usage: They are heat-resistant and cold-resistant, but should not be placed in a microwave to avoid the release of chemicals due to excessive heat.” It also cannot be used with strong acids (such as orange juice) or strong alkaline substances, as this will result in the formation of polystyrene, which is harmful to the human body and can cause cancer. Therefore, you should try to avoid using fast-food containers to pack hot food. "Category 7 “Other PC items: kettles, water cups, baby bottles”. These numbers tell us about the chemical substances used to make beverage bottles. 1 Polyethylene terephthalate 2 High-density polyethylene 3 Polyvinyl chloride 4 Low-density polyethylene 5 Polypropylene 6 Polystyrene 7 All other resins and mixtures not listed. We know that some of the chemicals used are toxic, and some of them can filter into plastics or end up in beverages. In many situations, you or your friends might say, \"I don’t like drinking this beverage; it tastes like plastic.\" "This shows that you or your friend are drinking plastic. The most toxic among the above are numbers 3, 6, and 7. If these three numbers appear on the bottom of the bottle, never drink such beverages. Once again, we remind everyone not to drink mineral water that has been left in the car for a long time or that has been exposed to direct sunlight in the car! ! !