What REALLY Makes Plastic Turn Yellow?

By History of Simple Things

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Why does plastic turn yellow over time? That old white plastic case, appliance, container, or electronic device may not simply be getting dirty. In many cases, its color is changing because the plastic itself is undergoing chemical reactions. Plastic may look simple, but its chemistry is constantly changing. That yellow color is actually a visible clue to what has been happening inside the material over the years. TIMESTAMPS: 00:03 – Why Does Plastic Turn Yellow? 00:56 – A Brief History of Plastic 01:50 – Plastic Doesn't Simply “Fade” 02:55 – Where Does the Yellow Color Come From? 04:11 – Why Some Plastics Yellow Faster 05:18 – Why Old Electronics Turn Yellow 06:14 – Can You Stop Plastic From Yellowing? 06:58 – What Yellowing Really Tells Us #Plastic #PlasticScience #Chemistry #Engineering #MaterialsScience #UVRadiation #Oxidation #Polymer #ScienceExplained #HistoryOfSimpleThings

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