Archive for the ‘Chemistry’ Category

What is the composition of white plastic bags used for bagging groceries?

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
plastic
grammacurler asked:


Whenever I store greens in the refrigerator in white plastic groceries bags, the greens last longer. They don’t go bad as quickly as they do when stored in clear plastic bags. Also, bananas stay yellow if stored in the refrigerator in white plastic but not clear plastic.

Taryn Sandoval

What type of plastic bottle is suitable for use with acetone?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
plastic
Sean asked:


I need to know the type of plastic so that I can order some in bulk. Type of plastic meaning. Is it PP, LDPE, PVC, Ect.

Jaheim Cooke

Has anyone else noticed that large, plastic storage contains can smell like charcoal or lighter fluid? Why?

Sunday, July 12th, 2009
plastic storage
Neil asked:


I’ve purchase plastice storage containers for cloths and when I grab them, there is an overwhelming scent of something similar to like Charcoal or lighter fluid. It’s a very unusual smell to me coming from an empty plastic container. Maybe I need to be medicated or something but has anyone else noticed this or is it just me?

Jair Vang

Is there any safe plastic for food storage?

Thursday, July 9th, 2009
plastic storage
Achiote asked:


That has been tested and proven not to leach chemicals in food?

Maximillian Nixon