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It depends very strongly on the plastic being burned. The worst products produced are various polycyclic chlorinated hydrocarbons (e.g., PolyChlorinated Biphenyls, PCBs). Some plastics give off acids while burning (e.g., vinyls give off Hydrochloric Acid). The best are Carbon Dioxide and Water.
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Why is the burning of plastic not allowed in many countries?
Because of the toxic gasses emitted by many plastics in high temperature decomposition of the polymer while burning.
Why burning of cotton smells like paper while nylon as plastic?
well,cotton is a natural fibre ,and natural fibres contain protein.Paper also contains protein so they smell alike.While ,nylon is a synthetic fibre ,plastic is too,so they smell alike while burning.
What causes a burning plastic smell coming from van?
Burning Wires.
What causes thick black smoke?
Thick black smoke can be produced by a variety of things, including the burning of some kinds of plastic.
What does burning while urinating mean?
It could mean multiple things i would ask your doctor.
How is plastic pollution made?
By burning plastic, the gases are toxic and poisonous.
What does a burning dice smell like?
Probably a lot like burning plastic.
Is burning plastic toxic to fish?
Probably.
What Does Crack Smell Like?
sort of like burning plastic but a little diff you will have to smell it to know what im talking about but burning plastic is about what it smells like
What are the physical changes of a plastic bottle?
Yes, burning (oxidation) is chemical change.
How does plastic destroy ozen layer?
Plastic on burning releases chemicals. They destroy ozone.
Is plastic burning one of the major causes of Global Warming?
No. The major causes of global warming are Deforestationand the Burning of Fossil Fuels.Burning plastic adds a small amount of carbon dioxide and other chemical pollution to the atmosphere, but there is no large scale burning of plastic going on.
