Can You Put Styrofoam In The Microwave?
Rate this post Can You Put Styrofoam In The Microwave? Can You Put Styrofoam In The Microwave ?This blog post will cover the benefits and disadvantages of using Styrofoam in microwaves. First, it is important to note that styrofoam is a type of plastic which can be dangerous if heated up too much. It’s also worth noting that the heat from microwaving styrofoam can cause a fire hazard due to its flammability. That being said, there are some benefits to heating up food with Styrofoam- mainly because it has been proven not to leach chemicals into your food when heated up in the microwave like other types of plastics do. Despite this benefit, we recommend using glass or ceramic plates instead for safety reasons. What Is Styrofoam? What Is Styrofoam? Styrofoam is a trademarked brand of closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam (XPS), sometimes called “peanuts” or “packing peanuts.” It was developed by Dow Chemical Company in 1941. […] The materi...