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yParticle t1_irkpqv6 wrote

That commercial grade cling film is so much better than even the same company's retail Reynolds Wrap that it's not even funny.

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CONFIGdotSYS t1_irlk6ln wrote

I believe they changed because the original was toxic

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jetsamrover t1_irlogl3 wrote

This is true. The stuff that really sticks is quite bad for you.

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GKnives t1_irmk68n wrote

Wikipedia doesnt show much to hint towards innate health risk. The main thing is chlorine content, which is a problem for food products because if you get chlorinated plastics hot they produce hydrochloric acid.

It does need to get beyond temps you'd aim for (125c) but I'm sure you can imagine people forgetting to remove cling film when reheating a casserole

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deemo0074 t1_irmnafo wrote

And as of ~10 years ago Bakers & Chefs plastic wrap still used that stuff

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