We use plastics containers to cook food in microwave ovens find out the chemicals used in making their plastics
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Answer:
For short duration heating, the microwave oven is not dangerous provided ceramic and proper containers are used while cooking and heating." Experts are divided on the matter of using plastic containers. "The most hazardous chemicals in plastic containers are bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, and phthalate.
ANSWER:
Polypropylene or PP is the chemical used in making microwave container plastics.
EXPLANATION:
Polypropylene or PP is a mix combination of 'propylene monomers' which is a “thermoplastic.” It is being used for many purposes like- packaging of those product which is used by consumer, plastic made parts, living hinges, microwave safe containers etc.
Thermoplastic has a low melting point i.e. they can be heated at their melting point and thus containers made of it which are safe to use in microwaves.