In our lives, plastic is a common thing, especially in supermarkets and shopping malls, and the existence of many plastic products is more convenient, direct and lightweight to show people its advantages and roles.
However, while people see the advantages of plastic products, plastic bottles are also quietly emitting a dangerous substance that may cause cancer if it is often consumed and absorbed.
So, what plastic bottles can cause cancer in our lives, and how should we use plastic bottles correctly?
First, the types of plastic bottles
Plastic bottles have many uses in our lives, especially according to the special properties of plastics, each plastic bottle is also used to store different substances. Therefore, many plastic bottles we use will be divided into different types according to their characteristics and use scenarios.
Universal plastic bottles are all kinds of bottles that we see in supermarkets and shopping malls for daily life.
Engineering plastic bottles and specialty plastic bottles, on the other hand, are used in specific industries because they have higher temperature resistance, chemical resistance or mechanical strength.
Second, the use of plastic bottles in life
Plastic bottles are widely used, and its storage space will also solve some problems for many families.
In addition to the plastic bottles we see in the supermarket, we also see plastic bottles playing other roles in the kitchens of many families.
For example, after they are cleaned, they are used to hold rice, flour, grain and oil, and some families will use empty bottles to hold some filtered drinking water, etc.
In addition, there are many families, because of the limited space, will also process and trim the larger plastic bottles to make them ornaments for ornamentation, and cultivate some flowers and plants that are easier to feed.
3. Harmful substances in plastic bottles
In addition to making our lives simple and increasing some storage space, the carcinogens contained in plastic bottles will also have an inevitable impact on our health.
So what carcinogens are contained in the plastics we usually come into contact with, and how do they harm our health?
One of the most common chemicals in plastics is plasticizers, which can make plastics soft, elastic and durable, and can also transfer phthalates (PAEs) contained in them directly to the goods after prolonged contact with the goods.
After that, it is transferred to the body through our consumption, and over time, phthalates can cause the risk of cancer.
Mineral water bottles, beverage bottles, plastic boxes, plastic wrap films, ziplock bags, and plastic gloves are not recommended for reuse, and food is not recommended for toiletries and medicine bottles.
It is also not recommended to reuse takeout boxes, yogurt cups, etc., and it is not recommended to reheat plastic containers for microwave ovens.
In addition, there is another chemical substance that has been added to plastics at the time of production, and it is antimony. Although antimony has been sent to plastic products as a catalyst, it is still released from plastic when we use plastic.
In addition to this, plastics contain many other chemicals, the most important of which are antioxidants.
Antioxidants, which are the main chemical raw materials in the processing and production of plastics, produce pungent odors when heated.
Often working in a pungent environment, people will experience dizziness, vomiting and other adverse reactions, and in severe cases, it may even cause poisoning and even death.
In addition, the chemicals in antioxidants are gradually released when heated, which can cause allergic reactions and chronic health effects if consumed, and may also increase the risk of cancer if consumed in excess.
Therefore, from a health point of view, we should try to avoid using plastic bottles containing chemicals in our daily life, near high temperature places.
Although there are many dangers and hazards of antioxidants, they do have their own advantages and roles in the process of making plastics.
That is, it can improve the stability of the product, keep the color, appearance quality and performance of the product unchanged, but also prolong the service life of the product, reduce environmental pollution and waste of resources.
Therefore, in the case of both pros and cons, the rational use of plastic products is better responsible for our health, and can avoid excessive damage to the body caused by plastics.
epilogue
In our lives, the widespread use of plastic bottles and the storage effect have brought convenience and practicality to our lives.
However, in the process of use, we must also be aware of the environmental challenges posed by plastic bottles and the potential health risks of inducing cancer.
If we really have to increase storage space in our homes, we can choose to use other eco-friendly alternatives to reduce our dependence on plastic bottles for the sake of health.
At the same time, through the rational use and disposal of plastic bottles, we can also reduce the negative impact of plastic bottles on the environment and health, and at the same time protect health and the environment, but also seek a sustainable living space for the future.