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Supermarket carrier bags are mostly poly(ethene) which is commonly called polythene. High density poly(ethene) will make thicker and stronger bags than low density poly(ethene). The strong ones that supermarkets sell you that have a 'woven' feel to them are poly(propene) otherwise known as polypropylene.
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∙ 9y agoOne chemical used in a plastic bag is called a petroleum. Petroleum is then usually mixed in with other natural gases to make a plastic bag.
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∙ 13y agousually polyethylene ins used to make plastic bags
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∙ 9y agoDirect toxins that come from plastic bags are lead, cadmium, and Mercury. They also release diethylhexyl phthalate and health-bisphenol-A (BPA).
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∙ 9y agoA plastic bag does not have a chemical name because it is not a chemical. It is a compound made of different components, and each plastic bag is made of different ones.
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∙ 13y agoLDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) is most common.
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∙ 15y agoplastic lumber
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∙ 13y agoCH2=CHCl
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Why is plastic bag fumes harmful?
They emit chemicals into the air. You may not die immediately, but if you're stuck near them for a while; they may lead to cancers.
How do you keep food cold in ice water?
put the food in a plastic bag, zip it up, put the plastic bag in another big plastic bag and put the ice water in the bigger plastic bag. this keeps it cold until the ice melts.
Is there a reaction between the ammonium hydroxide inside a plastic bag when immersed in a water with phenolphthalein?
If the phenolphthalein solution turns pink, that means that the plastic bag is permeable to ammonium hydroxide. If it remains colorless, then the plastic bag is not permeable to ammonium hydroxide. If the contents of the plastic bag turn pink, then the plastic bag is permeable to phenolphthalein. If everything remains colorless, then the bag is impermeable to both ammonium hydroxide and phenolphthalein.
Does plastic absorb chemicals?
Yes!
Is a plastic bag a solid?
Yes
What is the meaning of a melting plastic bag?
A plastic bag will melt only if it isput on a hot stove or other heatin contact with other strong chemicals.
What is polythene bag?
A polythene bag is a plastic bag. They are used to transport food from grocery stores, as well as trash and to assist in disposing chemicals.
Which Fruit will rot first the one in the plastic bag or without plastic bag?
in the plastic bag first
Will banana brown faster in a paper bag or plastic bag?
plastic bag
How will a banana ripe faster in a plastic bag or outside?
plastic bag
How many plastic bags are there in one plastic bag?
thousands to millions
Why is plastic bag fumes harmful?
They emit chemicals into the air. You may not die immediately, but if you're stuck near them for a while; they may lead to cancers.
What is a baggy?
A baggy is a small bag, particularly a clear plastic bag.
What do you use plastic bag for?
plastic bag has many uses .the main is shopping.
Should you get plastic bag or paper bag from the store?
I personally think that you should get a plastic bag from the store because paper bags will rip a lot easier than a plastic bag will.
Are expensive plastic bag stronger or weaker than cheap plastic bags?
AN EXPENSIVE PLASTIC bag is stronger!
What actors and actresses appeared in Plastic Bag - 2009?
The cast of Plastic Bag - 2009 includes: Werner Herzog as Plastic Bag Barbara Weetman as Maker
