Plastic #7 is also known by various trade names, including Lexan, Makrolon, and Makroclear. Its properties are easy to form, temperature resistance, stiffness, strength, optical clarity, and it is estimated that over 300 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide, almost all of which is made from petroleum.
Plastic #7 can be found in sunglasses, iPod cases, computer cases, nylon, 3- and 5-gallon water bottles, and bulletproof materials, which are then recycled into plastic lumber and other custom products. Early life exposure to bisphenols in utero is a major concern, which can lead to chromosomal errors in the developing fetus that can lead to spontaneous miscarriage and genetic damage. However, the evidence is also very strong that these chemicals also affect adults and children, leading to decreased sperm quality, early puberty, stimulation of mammary gland development, disruption of reproductive cycles and ovarian dysfunction, cancer and heart disease. other health problems.
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