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Because it could lead to birth defects.
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Why are the containers used to cook foods usually made of metals?
Heat is very important when cooking. Containers used to cook food are usually made of metals because metal is a good conductor of heat.
Why are empty chemical buckets unacceptable for transporting food to off-site serving locations?
they are difficult to clean properly
Why is reduction used for removing lead from lead oxide?
When lead is in its oxide (PbO) it is in its oxidized form with a charge of +2 (usually). Reducing lead to its uncharged state will facilitate its removal as it will no longer bind oxygen
Can HFO3 acid be contained?
Hydrofluoric acid is used to etch glass, so it cannot be stored in glass containers, but it can be stored in polyethylene and Teflon containers.
Chrome is food grade materials?
yes chrome plated is used in food grade machines l was reading, but wonder about the metal under if the chrome gets scraped off, if it has too much lead for example, l think iron has some lead in it. google is chrome food grade
Why is lead is no longer used in the manufacure of food containers?
Because lead is poisonous.
Why is lead no longer used in the manufacture of food containers?
because lead can damage your nervous system and your brain..... it can also have damaging environmental effects.. up until the 1960s lead was often used also in drain pipes, in paints, and also in gasoline. The latter could cause lead-containing dust from from car and other automobile exhausts.
What metal is used as a container for food stuff?
Your best bet for avoiding rust would be to use stainless steel containers. If that's not an option, look into anti-rust coatings for your containers. There should be a way to prevent oxygen from hitting the metal and causing the oxidation that is rust.
What is the use of food containers?
Food containers can be used to store and portablize food and are usually air tight to lee the food fresh.
What types of containers could you use to store liquids?
lettuce container, eggs container, All types of food has a container.
Why was food stored in barrels?
Food was stored in barrels probably to keep food fresh longer. Kind of like the plastic containers we put our leftovers in tody only back then they didn't have that so they used barrels
What element id used to coat the steel which is used in food containers?
Tin
What are the advantages of Rubbermaid containers?
Rubbermaid containers have a number of potential advantages for users. They can be safely used in a microwave. Also they have a gasket built in which ensures they cannot leak and food stays fresh for a long time.
What was pewter traditionally made of?
It was made with 85-99% tin, with the rest made of copper, antimony, bismuth and lead. Silver was also sometimes used. Lead is no longer used if the item is going to be used for food or drink as it will leach into the system and cause lead poisoning.
What is tupperware definition?
A range of plastic containers used chiefly for storing food.
Why did they use Nubian pottery?
they used it for decoration and to keep food in like containers
What element is used to coat the steel in food containers?
epoxy resins
