Melted plastic reef safe?

[NickHolmes]

DIY’d a media cup by melting slots in a polypropylene protein shaker. Soaking it in vinegar now but will this be safe in tank?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

It should be.

Does it smell bad? Polystyrene smells bad when melted, which means small molecule organics are released, but polypropylene is a different polymer and doesn't concern me a lot.

 

[Cell]

I've made shroom cups by melting holes in Gladware and some vendors melt holes in the plastic sample cups for shipping.

 

[NickHolmes]

It smelt like melted plastic, sorry, thats the only way I can describe it. If it still smells after vinegar soak and wash, should I dump it?