The hazards and prevention of plastic products

Common plastic products in our lives: Disposable plastic cups, plastic gloves, plastic toys, plastic raincoats, plastic footwear, shower curtains, plastic bags, packaging bags, cling film, etc. These may contain carcinogens - plasticization Agent. Plasticizers Plasticizers are also known as plasticizers. Phthalates are currently used most often. It is a very common additive because it can increase the flexibility, toughness and elasticity of the material and make the material more durable. However, it is very harmful to our health. The following Xiaobian analyzes the plasticizers, their hazards, and their prevention and control, hoping to make everyone feel comfortable using plastic products.

First, the harm of plasticizers

Plasticizers (phthalate esters) act like estrogens, and large intakes may interfere with the body's endocrine system. If it accumulates in the body for a long time, it will lead to hormonal disorders, leading to a decline in human immunity. The most serious is affecting reproductive ability, causing children to be sexually confused and inducing precocious puberty in children. Plasticizers can also harm human genes, increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, liver and urinary system will also be associated with injuries, and after the damage, may also pass the genes to the next generation. Other studies have confirmed that plasticizers cause cancerous reactions in animals.

Second, measures to prevent plasticizers

Plastic products should be used as little as possible, children should not be allowed to put plastic products in the mouth; it is best not to use plastic bottles to hold wine and oil. If it is necessary to install, it is best to have a triangular mark on the bottom of the bottle or on the bottle. A plastic bottle with the number "1" is stored in a cool and ventilated place. If the plastic product is marked with "PVC", it contains phthalates. Pay special attention when buying and using it. When heating with a microwave, Can not be heated with plastic wrap, especially meat, most plastic wrap contains phthalates, once exposed to grease, it will release harmful substances.

Home improvement try to choose steel wood furniture and flooring. When you buy everyday items, if you smell a lot of odor, it shows that the concentration of pollutants is relatively large, and it should be decisively abandoned. When choosing children's products, to avoid PVC materials, plastic products that are too soft or too small should be bought less, and special attention should be paid to pungent “plastic” smells, or plastic toys that feel a bit greasy and sticky, and should be carefully selected. .