A warning for those without any roots planted in the soils of science and skepticism
I know I have alot of crafty friends who have crafty friends, so I feel I should tell you all a little secret about making crafts by melting old records in your oven.
Records are made of PVC, polyvinyl chloride.
When they are heated to the point of plasticity (when you can shape them) they release dioxins and vinyl chloride monomers into the air. I can't seem to find the chemical structure of vinyl records, but they may also be releasing pthalate plasticizers.
All of those things are carcinogens and can lead to immune system depression and some other problems.
If you plan on doing more than one or two of these damn crafts, never use the oven in question to prepare food ever again.
Thank you.
Records are made of PVC, polyvinyl chloride.
When they are heated to the point of plasticity (when you can shape them) they release dioxins and vinyl chloride monomers into the air. I can't seem to find the chemical structure of vinyl records, but they may also be releasing pthalate plasticizers.
All of those things are carcinogens and can lead to immune system depression and some other problems.
If you plan on doing more than one or two of these damn crafts, never use the oven in question to prepare food ever again.
Thank you.