Which from following polymers is believed to leach human carcinogen in to food when used as household plastic?

Which from following polymers is believed to leach human carcinogen in to food when used as household plastic?
  1. LDPE
  2. PP
  3. PS
  4. PET

Solution

PS (Polystyrene) is believed to leach styrene, a possible human carcinogen into food.

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (09 May Shift 2)

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