Plastic Containers
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Just read an interesting article about the chemicals used in making plastic containers and the "plastic Codes" explained.
To summarize the article, there are codes 1 thru 7 on a plastic container. Safe codes are 1,2,4,5. Avoid codes are 3,6,7.
Here's a link to the article which contains some good information:
http://health.yahoo.net/articles/wom...container-safe
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To summarize the article, there are codes 1 thru 7 on a plastic container. Safe codes are 1,2,4,5. Avoid codes are 3,6,7.
Here's a link to the article which contains some good information:
http://health.yahoo.net/articles/wom...container-safe
Safety First!
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while code 6 may not be considered healthy to use;, did you know that it is the same plastic that was used in the shrinky-dink toys a few years ago? you can save the code 6 plastics, which are used in deli trays, etc, and use it to make shrinky-dink "stuff" with your grandkids...
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Originally Posted by clem55
How do you do that, make them shrink?
Makes good tree ornaments, book marks, suncatchers, etc....and free.
Plastic # 6 works because it doesn't give off any toxic fumes when it's heated....don't try this with other plastics.
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