Question

The material which is commonly used for making kitchen containers is

• A. PVC
• B. Acrylic
• C. Teflon
• D. PET

Answer 1

The correct option is D

PET

Explanation for correct option:

(d) PET

• PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is a tough, durable, light-weight, non-reactive material that is used to make kitchen containers.
• It is recyclable and may be moulded into a variety of shapes.
• Hence this option is correct.

Explanation for incorrect options:

(a) PVC

• PVC is a non-toxic material.
• Despite the fact that it includes chlorine, it is not toxic at room temperature.
• But at high temperatures degradation produces dioxin and other toxins; the plasticizer in PVC is extremely harmful.
• So it cannot be used to make kitchen utensils
• Hence this option is not correct.

(b) Acrylic

• It is not safe to microwave food in BPA-free acrylic food canisters.
• Hence this option is not correct.

(c ) Teflon

• Teflon is a brand name for a synthetic chemical used to coat cookware.
• But storing food in these for long time can be fatal.
• Hence this option is not correct.

Hence the correct option is (d) PET