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Why Can't Melamine Tableware Be Used in Microwave Ovens?

Jun 16, 2022

1. The temperature resistance of imitation melamine porcelain tableware is minus 30 to minus 120 degrees. It cannot be used in microwave ovens. Also called melamine resin, the so-called melamine, its scientific name is actually melamine, its scientific name is actually melamine, the decomposition process must be toxic, and it will disappear after cooling. However, melamine tableware is widely used, and many children's tableware are made of it.


2. The mandatory standard "Melamine for Food Containers and Packaging Materials - Hygienic Standard for Formaldehyde Molded Products" puts forward clear requirements for melamine tableware. Warnings such as "for food" and "no use in microwave ovens" must be marked, and melamine tableware must not be used in microwave ovens.


3. The main component of melamine tableware is melamine resin, which is a stable, non-toxic and odorless chemical material with impact resistance, corrosion resistance, high and low temperature resistance, and its physical properties are similar to ceramics. It is tableware that meets material safety standards. It is safe to use at temperatures below 120C, but will release melamine molecules and formaldehyde molecules if heated in a microwave. Therefore, the mandatory standard puts forward clear requirements for melamine tableware, and should be marked with warnings such as "for food" and "forbidden to use in microwave ovens".


In addition, when using melamine tableware, you need to pay attention: try to buy it in general stores and supermarkets, and choose qualified melamine tableware, especially the melamine tableware with printing inside, try to choose light-colored melamine tableware. Qualified melamine imitation porcelain tableware can be placed in the refrigerator or cooked, which is relatively safe, but it is best not to put it in the microwave. When you just bought it, you need to add vinegar to boiling water and cook for two or three minutes, or soak it in vinegar for two hours at room temperature to release harmful substances as much as possible. Remember to pour out the water in the tableware.

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