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Old 10-15-2006, 01:21 AM   #1
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Fumes from burning plastic
The other day my friend got one of those plastic tops (the ones they put on your cups at fast food restaurants) and burnt it. It smelled pretty bad, but I don't know if the fumes were harmful or not. Are fumes from burning plastic harmful in any way? Do they cause permanent lung damage?

 
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Re: Fumes from burning plastic
All plastic will cause you problems !!!!! Question? How much you inhailed? If you are smart do not ever burn plastic!!!!!!!!!!!! Do some homework on the internet learn what makes the various plastics. You will then understand!!!

 
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Old 10-15-2006, 08:09 PM   #3
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All plastic will cause you problems !!!!! Question? How much you inhailed? If you are smart do not ever burn plastic!!!!!!!!!!!! Do some homework on the internet learn what makes the various plastics. You will then understand!!!
He started burning the plastic thing, and it let out a really bad smell. Before it was completely burnt, he threw it outside somewhere. But the smell stayed in the room and there wasn't much ventilation. But my breathing feels the same as it always has. Could my lungs still have been permanently damaged?

 
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