Monday, June 13, 2011

Experts warn against PVC plastic wrap

Experts warn against PVC plastic wrap
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2011/06/13/2003505672

"PLASTICIZERS:DEHP in wrappings and containers can leach into hot or oily foods at levels as high as 7.27mg per kilogram of food, although PVC plastic wrap is not banned

Chemical experts yesterday urged the public not to use plastic wrap made with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), because oily or hot foods wrapped in that material could absorb potentially harmful plasticizer chemicals."

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