What is the safest type of plastic?

Polypropylene
Polypropylene is a plastic. Of the commercial plastics on the market today, polypropylene is considered one of the safest. It’s FDA-approved for food contact, so you’ll find polypropylene in food containers like those that hold yogurt, cream cheese, and butter products.

Which plastic is least toxic?

HDPE
High-density polyethylene, or HDPE. Most milk jugs, detergent and juice bottles, butter tubs, and toiletries containers are made of HDPE. Usually opaque in color, this plastic is considered safe and has low risk of leaching.

What plastics are safe for humans?

Polypropylene (PP) is usually considered safe for humans. It is considered the safest of all plastics; it is a robust heat-resistant plastic. Because of its high heat tolerance, it is unlikely to leach even when exposed to warm or hot water. It is approved for use with food and beverage storage.

What are #1 through #7 plastics?

Plastics by the Numbers
  • #1 – PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) …
  • #2 – HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) …
  • #3 – PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) …
  • #4 – LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) …
  • #5 – PP (Polypropylene) …
  • #6 – PS (Polystyrene) …
  • #7 – Other (BPA, Polycarbonate and LEXAN)

What plastics are BPA free?

Below are the BPA-free plastic codes to look for:
  • Code 1 – Plastics made with PET or PETE or in layman’s term, nylon. …
  • Code 2 – Plastics made of high-density polyethylene or HDPE. …
  • Code 4 – Plastics made with low-density polyethylene or (LDPE). …
  • Code 5 – Plastics made with Polypropylene or PP.