If plastic is just complex chains of carbon, why are there concerns of toxic chemicals being released when it touches food or is accidentally burned/consumed?

Question

If plastic is just complex chains of carbon, why are there concerns of toxic chemicals being released when it touches food or is accidentally burned/consumed?

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Answer 1

Hytrocarbons can be cancer causing. Benzine is C6H6, a ring of 6 carbons with 6 hydrogens. Carbon isn’t a magic, non-toxic, element.