Transcription of BISPHENOL A: INFORMATION SHEET
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From the INFORMATION SHEET series produced by the BISPHENOL A Global Industry Group October 2002 BISPHENOL A: INFORMATION SHEET environmental safety SUMMARY BISPHENOL A (BPA) is an important industrial chemical that is used primarily to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins, both of which are used in a wide variety of applications. For example, polycarbonate is used in eyeglass lenses, medical equipment, water bottles, digital media ( CDs and DVDs), cell phones, consumer electronics, computers and other business equipment, electrical equipment, household appliances, safety shields, construction glazing, sports safety equipment, and in automobiles. Among the many uses for epoxy resins are industrial floorings, adhesives, industrial protective coatings, powder coatings, automotive primers, can coatings and printed circuit boards. Although the vast majority of BPA is converted at manufacturing sites into products, low-level releases of BPA to the environment are possible.
From the Information Sheet series produced by the Bisphenol A Global Industry Group October 2002 BPA ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY / page 3 BPA at a detection limit (quantification with confirmation) of 1 microgram/L.
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