Table 1.

Harmful effects of different plastics against human and environment

Type of plastic	Monomers used in polymerisaton	Use of specific plastic	Health Issue
Polyethylene	H2C = CH2	Cosmetics, adhesive, emulsion stabilizer, film former, an oral care agent	Endocrine disruptors [11], reproduction [12], Chromosome instabilities in human lymphocytes [13]
Polypropylene	(C3H6)n	Consumer products, automobiles, packaging etc	Respiratory disorders [14], large sized particles affected immune system and induced hypersensitivity [15]
Polyvinylchloride	(C2H3Cl	Pipes, children toys, chewy teethers, luggage, backpacks with shiny plastic designs, automobile parts etc	human carcinogen, toxicity to every major organ system,
Polystyrene		Protective packaging, containers, lids, bottles, trays, tumblers etc	Harmful to Central nervous system
Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)	CF2 = CF2	Nonstick surfaces, plumbing tape, chemical-resistant containers and films	Causes tumors and neonatal death and may have toxic effects on the immune, liver, and endocrine systems [16].