tavu comments on Definitely Do Not Put Plastic in the Microwave

submitted 3 years ago by eee@lemm.ee to c/science@lemmy.world

Experts say even if it claims to be “microwave-safe.”

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[–] tavu@sopuli.xyz 13 points 3 years ago (1 child)

BPA is found in polycarbonate plastics (acrylic) [...]

Polycarbonate (BPA monomer) is a very different polymer to acrylic/PMMA (methyl methacrylate monomer).

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[–] fiat_lux@kbin.social 17 points 3 years ago

Oops, my mistake. I've been looking at too many acrylics and polycarbonates for use in a non-food setting. Thanks for the correction!

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