Controversy over melamine dinnerware

Melamine tableware is controversial, but it can be used scientifically

  In recent years, melamine tableware has been welcomed by more and more consumers, especially parents. Melamine tableware is lighter and more resistant to falling than glass and ceramic tableware, making it very suitable for children.

  However, many people do not know what melamine tableware is and whether melamine tableware is environmentally friendly. In order to find out, an organization tested melamine tableware.

  The main component of melamine powder is melamine-formaldehyde resin. It sounds like a toxic and harmful substance, but in fact, during the processing of melamine tableware, melamine-formaldehyde resin will cross-link to form a network structure, which will firmly lock the two harmful monomers, melamine and formaldehyde, in the polymer system.

  Therefore, as long as the production process of melamine tableware passes the test, the melamine and formaldehyde contained in it will not have any effect on the human body.

  The test results of melamine tableware showed that all samples had formaldehyde migration, but all were below the national standard limit of 15mg/kg. Experts judged that it was quite safe.

  In addition, the test results of total migration and potassium permanganate consumption were relatively satisfactory, and none of the samples were detected.

  Experts say that melamine tableware is beautiful in appearance, light in weight, resistant to falling, and easy to clean. Compared with other plastic tableware, it has good temperature resistance. It can be heated directly in water and is suitable for commercial and home use.

  Experts remind consumers that when buying melamine tableware, they must buy products produced and distributed by well-known brand companies, such as Hunan Jinxin New Materials Co., Ltd. In addition, scientific use is also critical.

  Note that melamine tableware cannot be used in microwave ovens, because direct heating in a microwave oven may damage the structure of the tableware itself.

  The second point is that melamine tableware should be used mainly for cold food, such as fruits or some snacks, and should not be used to hold hot food, food with a lot of fat, or food with a lot of vinegar, because fat and vinegar are more likely to cause the precipitation of melamine and formaldehyde in melamine tableware.

  The third point is that melamine tableware still belongs to the category of plastic tableware, and its surface is easily scratched. Harmful melamine and formaldehyde will precipitate more from surface defects, endangering our health, so pay attention during the cleaning process.

  Scratch its surface with a very sharp object. If you find this problem on its surface, you should decisively replace the tableware.