Bioplastics International products
Toxic Dangers of Plastics
Bioplastics - Model 3PVD - Polyvinyl Chloride
Common Uses: Food packaging, plastic wrap, containers for toiletries, cosmetics, crib bumpers, floor tiles, pacifiers, shower curtains, toys, water pipes, garden hoses, auto upholstery, inflatable swimming pools.
Bioplastics - Model DEHP, DINP - Phthalates
Common Uses: Softened vinyl products manufactured with phthalates include vinyl clothing, emulsion plant, footwear, printing inks, non-mouthing toys and children`s products, product packaging and food wrap, vinyl flooring, blood bags and tubing, IV containers and components, surgical gloves, breathing tubes, general purpose labware, inhalation masks, many other medical devices
Bioplastics - Model A7 - Polycarbonate with Bisphenol
Common Uses: Water bottles. Adverse Health Effects: Scientists have linked very low doses of bisphenol A exposure to cancers, impaired immune function, early onset of puberty, obesity, diabetes, and hyperactivity, among other problem.
Bioplastics - Polystyrene
Common Uses: Many food containers for meats, fish, cheeses, yogurt, foam and clean clamshell containers, foam and rigid plates, clear bakery containers, packaging "peanuts", foam packaging, audio cassette housings, CD cases, disposable cutlery, building insulation, floatation devices, ice buckets, wall tile, paints, serving trays, throw-away hot drink cups, toys
Bioplastics - Model 1 PET - Polyethelyne
Common Uses: Water and soda bottles, carpet carpet fiber, chewing gum, coffee stirrers, drinking glasses, food containers and wrappers, heat-sealed plastic packaging, kitchenware, plastic bags, squeeze bottles, toys
Bioplastics - Polyester
Common Uses: Bedding, clothing, disposable diapers, food packaging, tampons, upholstery.
Bioplastics - Urea Formaldehyde
Common Uses: Particle board, plywood, building insulation, fabric finishes.
Bioplastics - Polyurethane Foam
Common Uses: Cushions, mattresses, pillows. Adverse Health Effects: Bronchitis, coughing, skin and eye problems. Can release toluene disocvanate which can produce severe lung problems.
Bioplastics - Acrylic
Common Uses: Clothing, blankets, carpets made from acrylic fibers, adhesives, contact lenses, dentures, floor waxes, food preparation equipment, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, paints.
Bioplastics - Tetrafluoro-Ethelyne
Common Uses: Non-stick coating on cookware, clothes irons ironing board covers, plumbing and tools. Adverse Health Effects: Can lmtate eyes, nose and throat and can cause breathing difficulties.
