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If a tin of food has a dent in it can it be harmful to your health?
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∙ 17y ago
Most likely, the dent causes a 'peeled off' plating thus resulting in a rusty surface. Rust is harmful!
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∙ 17y ago
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Why are covering of food cans tin?
because they are tin and they are strong
Why does a tin can for containing can food can get rusty even though tin cans cannot rust?
A tin used for food packaging is actually tin-plated steel. So if the tin wears off, the steel beneath will rust.
Does tin pose health issues for humans?
Tin can pose a health issue if there is a lot of it, or it is being burned, cut, or has sharp ends that could harm someone. Tin can rust and that's where the problem lies.
Is tin in food or medicine?
No.
Can you cook a open tin of food in the tin it came in on a hexi stove?
no
Is tin hazardous?
nope but if its inhailed then it can cause nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and cramps. the amount of tin absorbed from canned foods is too small to be concerned of.
How does the inland taipan get its food?
no tin
What food cans are made of tin?
They are made from steel with a thin coating of tin to prevent corrosion.
Why a tin can can get rusty even though tin cannot rust?
A tin used for food packaging is actually tin-plated steel. So if the tin wears off, the steel beneath will rust.
A tin can like the one used to contain canned food can get rusty even thoughtin cannot rust?
Although they are called tin cans, if you put a magnet up to one you will see they are actually made of steel. The insides are coated to protect the can from the food and the food from the can. Tin foil is not made of tin, either.
Where does tin of spaghetti come from?
The tin of Spaghetti comes from Italy as pasta is the staple food of Italy
What is a catchy slogan for tin?
Tin! Tin! Its what food comes in!When you need to win, remember tin!"Don't like tin? Can it!""Don't like tin? Snap it!"tin - do you really trust alluminum?
