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A glass bottle

Learn about the harmful effects of bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates in plastic bottles. Discover why these chemicals are dangerous, their impact on our health, and how to avoid them. Be cautious of using old plastic bottles and products labeled with the dangerous chemical mark.

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A glass bottle

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  1. A plastic bottle A glass bottle Chemistry experiments 9 March 2011

  2. Chemical structure PET

  3. Adds in plastic bottles

  4. Be alert… • At higher temperature and when the plastic is • old, dangerous elements get into food. These elememnts are: • bisphenol A • phthalates

  5. Bisphenol A = BPA Chemistry name is 4,4-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane.

  6. Why is BISPHENOL Adangerous? • Its structure resembles woman’s hormone. • It causes obsrtuction in hormonal system.. • It is possible that it causes trouble with pregnancy, secretion of insuline which can lead to diabetes… • Causes breathing problems. • Can cause problems with allergies of skin.

  7. Phthalates • Chemically are also known as phthalate esters. • They are used to soften plastic. • They are most often added to PVC.

  8. Why are phthalates dangerous? • They are not bound to plastic and can get out of plastic materials. • They get into the body by breahting, through skin and by eating… • Longlastin and chronical exposure to phthalates can damage livers, kiddneys and organs for reproduction…

  9. TYPES OF PLASTICS

  10. It is good…

  11. Warn for you… Do not use plastic with this mark on it. Do not use old plastic bottles.

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