Now people's life is so comfortable. If we don't want to cook, we can order takeout directly and send the takeout box to our home. Generally speaking, it can be heated in the microwave oven. If the material shown above is PP, can it be put in the microwave oven?

Can PP be heated in a microwave oven

1. PP material can be heated in the microwave oven. The so-called PP, its Chinese name is polypropylene. Now many microwave lunch boxes are made of this material, which is resistant to high temperature. Even after heating, it will not produce any harmful substances, which is not harmful to human health.
2. At the same time, this material can be reused after being washed, which also requires consumers to check whether there is a sign of PP at the bottom of the lunch box when buying. If you have it, you can buy it. When you come back, you can heat it in a microwave oven. Its heat resistance can reach 130 degrees.

What other materials are there in the plastic bottom box

1. If you often order takeout, you need to pay attention to some lunch boxes. Because if it can be placed in the microwave oven, there are generally seven signs, such as PEP, which generally exists in some beverage bottles, but it is relatively disposable. When the temperature reaches 70 degrees, it is prone to deformation, and long-term use will also cause harm to people, so it is not suitable.

2. Another is HDPE, milk bottles, including shampoo at home. These are made of high-density polyethylene, which is relatively safe, but easy to breed bacteria, and don't mind recycling.
3. PVC is also common. For example, some plastic food packages, including children's toys, are made of PVC materials. Some plastic boxes are microwave resistant, with a heat resistance of 80 degrees. However, during the heating process, harmful substances will be released, which will affect the child's development.