In the washing and care industry, pet plastic bottles are considered a more popular "star", especially some large washing and care brands who are particularly fond of pet plastic bottle packaging. Have you ever thought about the reason behind this? Come and take a look with Yuheng Plastics.

Rumor 1: Repeated use can lead to cancer

A 12 year old girl in the United Arab Emirates developed cancer after using the same mineral water bottle for 16 consecutive months.

The truth is that the phthalate ester compound DEHP contained in plastic bottles may indeed pose some "potential" risks to male infants, but it mainly acts as an estrogen and causes endocrine disorders in male infants, which is not related to cancer. In addition, phthalate ester compounds are commonly used as plasticizers in PVC plastics, while PET plastics do not use such plasticizers.

Rumor 2: Mineral water becomes toxic after exposure to sunlight

Because the high temperature of the sun causes plastic to decompose, the toxic substances inside will dissolve into the water. If you drink such water, it will cause great harm to the body and have a greater risk of cancer, which is absolutely unacceptable.

The truth is that PET is an organic polymer material with relatively stable chemical properties in daily life. It is not only acid, alkali, and oil resistant, but also can withstand the corrosion of most solvents. It is an internationally recognized food grade plastic used to hold liquids such as water and beverages. And its melting point is above 250 degrees Celsius, and it also needs to undergo chemical changes above 100 degrees Celsius. Sometimes we pour hot water into a mineral water bottle, which only deforms but does not produce toxic chemicals or dissolve into water. So drinking water that has been exposed to the sun is no problem.

Rumor 3: Long term use can lead to infertility

Don't drink water from a plastic cup anymore, it can lead to infertility, as it's been said on TV.

Plastic has a history of over 100 years since its invention, which has greatly changed human life. In the past 30 years, there has been a certain degree of decline in the reproductive capacity of both men and women worldwide, with lifestyle changes being one of the important reasons. And how much role does plastic play in this?

Although pet plastic bottles are a relatively safe type of plastic bottle, Yuheng Plastics reminds everyone to purchase qualified plastic products produced by legitimate manufacturers and use them reasonably, which is more reassuring.