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2. Bisphenol A - Wikipedia

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   Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound primarily used in the manufacturing of various plastics. It is a colourless solid which is soluble in most common organic solvents, but has very poor solubility in water. [2] [7] BPA is produced on an industrial scale by the condensation reaction of phenol and acetone. Global production in 2022 was ...

3. Bisphenol - Wikipedia

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   Bisphenols A (BPA), F (BPF) and S (BPS) have been shown to be endocrine disruptors, potentially relating to adverse health effects. [3] [6] Due to its high production volumes, BPA has been characterised as a "pseudo-persistent" chemical, [7] leading to its spreading and potential accumulation in a variety of environmental matrices, even though it has a fairly short half-life.

4. Resin identification code - Wikipedia

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   Resin code for polyethylene terephthalate Polypropylene lid of a Tic Tac box, with a living hinge and the resin identification code, 5, under its flap. The Resin Identification Code (RIC) is a technical standard with a set of symbols appearing on plastic products that identify the plastic resin out of which the product is made. [1]

5. Microplastics Are in All of Us. Just How Bad Is That, Really?

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   Bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are just a few of the chemicals known to imitate hormones and disrupt the body’s natural endocrine system, which is ...

6. Polycarbonate - Wikipedia

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   Studies have shown that at temperatures above 70 °C, and high humidity, polycarbonate will hydrolyze to bisphenol A (BPA). After about 30 days at 85 °C/96% RH, surface crystals are formed which for 70% consisted of BPA. [34] BPA is a compound that is currently on the list of potential environmental hazardous chemicals.

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   Nalgene Sustain Tritan BPA-Free Water Bottle (32 ounce) ... They’re lightweight, easy-to-clean, made of BPA-free recycled plastic, dishwasher safe and are made in the USA. ... Identify and learn ...

8. 27 Things in Your Kitchen You Should Get Rid of Right Now - AOL

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   The Plastic Bag Filled With Plastic Bags Admit it: You have a bag of bags lurking somewhere in your kitchen. Unless they're getting regular use for pet cleanup or some other task, focus on bulking ...

9. Health effects of Bisphenol A - Wikipedia

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   [15] [16] When used in thermal paper, BPA is present as "free" (i.e., discrete, non-polymerized) BPA, which is likely to be more available for exposure than BPA polymerized into a resin or plastic. Upon handling, BPA in thermal paper can be transferred to skin, and there is some concern that residues on hands could be ingested through ...