yes it has harmfull chemicals in it
Sea Sponges, They Absorb The Most Water Or Any Fluid And Synthetic Sponges Don't Have As Much Absorbency, Also They Don't Have As Many Holes.
Synthetic sponges are made of cellulose and have a similar appearance to a real sponge. Genuine sponges are multicellular animals with no similarities with a synthetic sponge except that their exoskeletons can be used to wash cars, etc.
Synthetic sponges are cleaning tools made from man-made materials such as plastic or cellulose. They are designed to absorb and hold water and cleaning solutions for various household cleaning tasks. Synthetic sponges are often more durable and resistant to bacterial growth compared to natural sponges.
Synthetic is more absorbent. U use it more often, think in the bath, to do the dishes, and much more.
SPONGES
In the 1940s, synthetic sponges were invented and patented by the DuPont Company. They were made primarily with sodium sulphate, hemp fiber, and cellulose derived from wood pulp; and secondarily with bleach, chemical softeners, and dye. In 1952, the synthetic sponge-making process was sold to General Mills. Since then, synthetic sponges have successfully competed with natural sponges for most common household uses.
No, kitchen sponges nowadays are usually made from cellulose or synthetic plastics. Real marine sponges were used by early Europeans to also clean, but it was stopped due to overfishing that almost brought the sponges to extinction.
You might find a product made from an animal of the phylum Porifera (sponges) in your kitchen, specifically in the form of cleaning sponges or bath sponges. Many of these sponges are now synthetic, but natural sponges are still used in some products due to their unique properties.
Synthetic (or man made) sponges were first developed and produced by Du Point in 1942.
eating
Yes, eating sponge is not advisable as sponges are not meant for consumption and can pose health risks. They are often made from synthetic materials or contain harmful chemicals, which can lead to digestive issues or poisoning if ingested. Additionally, sponges can harbor bacteria and other pathogens, further increasing the risk of illness. It's best to avoid eating anything that isn't food-safe.
Natural sponges are way more expensive. And since they grow fairly slow and have to be harvested during rather nasty working conditions(by hand, by divers) they're not the most ethical of products.