Choose a plastic cup also pay attention

Plastic cups are popular with many people, especially children, adolescents, and activists. Because plastic cups have a variety of materials, the use of plastic products with poor safety levels can cause safety problems for long-term use.

Because plastic cups have the advantages of various shapes, bright colors, low prices, and non-breakable, they are deeply loved by the public. Most plastic cups (such as space cups) that are now available on the market are made of polycarbonate (PC), which is one of the main raw materials for producing polycarbonate plastics.

When choosing a plastic cup, you should pay attention to two points: First, look at the production license, and second, look at the plastic recycling mark. Production licenses are proof that the state allows companies to produce related products and that their products meet relevant safety requirements. The plastic recycling mark marks the basic material of the plastic, generally located at the bottom of the plastic product. It is a triangle with several numbers ranging from 1 to 7 to indicate different materials. If there is a “7” or “58” in the middle of the triangle and a PC is written below, the product may contain “bisphenol A”.

If there is a cup of PC material in your hand, how can you reduce the risk? Before using for the first time, wash with baking soda powder and warm water, and dry naturally at room temperature, because the bisphenol A will be released when it is used for the first time. many. Avoid heating during subsequent use. Do not use a dishwasher or a dishwasher. Do not expose it to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Do not use hot water or tea. If the container has any broken or broken, it is recommended to stop using it, because if there are tiny pits on the surface of the plastic product, bacteria can be easily hidden. At the same time to avoid repeated use of aging plastic appliances.

Drinking glasses is still the preferred glass, ceramic or stainless steel cup. If you really want to use plastic cups for tea or hot water, it is best to choose a colorless plastic triangle with a “5” mark in the middle. This material is PP. The name of the plastic component is polypropylene, which can withstand high temperatures above 100 degrees. It is also harmless to the human body.