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  • BPA OVERVIEW
    • Overview of Bisphenol A (BPA) Uses
    • Why Is BPA Used in Some Plastics?
    • BPA in Common Products
    • Is BPA Safe? What We Know About BPA and Health
    • Myths And Realities
    • BPA in the Environment
    • The Minimal Risks and Effects of BPA Exposure
  • BENEFITS & APPLICATIONS
    • BPA Benefits & Uses
    • Why Use BPA?
    • Polycarbonate Plastic and Safety Equipment
    • Polycarbonate Plastic in Medical Devices and Applications
    • Parts for Cars & Electronics
    • Industrial Uses for Polycarbonate and Epoxy Resins
    • BPA in Food Packaging
    • Store Sales Receipts
  • SAFETY ASSESSMENTS
    • Safety Assessments
    • The CLARITY Study
    • U.S. Government Studies of BPA
    • FDA Research on BPA
    • Global Safety Assessments of BPA
    • Key Safety Assessments & Research Studies on BPA
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  • Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024

    Critical Role of Polycarbonates in Health Care and Medical Devices Must Be Preserved

    Polycarbonate plastic, which is manufactured using the well-studied, building-block chemistry known as Bisphenol A, or BPA, plays a critical role in health care and medical… Read More

  • Monday, Feb 26, 2024

    Regulatory Systems Must Rely on a Sturdy Foundation of Sound Science

    A recent commentary published in the Society of Toxicology’s Toxicological Sciences journal examines the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) reduction of the… Read More

  • Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022

    BPA and Cancer Risk: What the Science Tells Us

    BPA has for too long been incorrectly identified as the cause of several health effects, among them cancer. But there simply is no evidence to… Read More

  • Wednesday, Jun 22, 2022

    Three Reasons BPA is an Essential Chemistry

    Posted in SAFETY

    If you have a child that’s learning to ride a bike, you’re likely grateful for the helmet and knee pads they’re wearing on the road. Read More

  • Friday, May 13, 2022

    From Safety Glasses to Snowboards: How BPA Continues to Enhance Everyday Living

    Ever marvel at how your phone case holds up after being repeatedly dropped on different surfaces? Or admire how your sports equipment can withstand all… Read More

  • Monday, Apr 18, 2022

    Scientists Should Look at All the Data

    Posted in SAFETY

    When people first looked to the sky and saw the movement of the sun, moon and stars, they thought such movement was unpredictable. But when… Read More

  • Monday, Oct 18, 2021

    Bringing BPA to Life: How One Plant Safely Manufactures this Vital Chemical

    Name: Marlene Mercado Company: Hexion Title: Plant Manager, Hexion Deer Park site near Houston, Texas Tenure in role: 5 years About Hexion,… Read More

  • Friday, Jun 18, 2021

    Tired of misinformation? Credible sources for information on BPA

    Posted in SAFETY

    We live in a 24-hour news cycle, with a high volume of information readily available at our fingertips all the time. Given the large amount… Read More

  • Monday, Apr 19, 2021

    What’s That Stuff on Paper, and Should We Be Concerned About Touching It?

    Steven Hentges, Ph.D | Posted in SAFETY

    Have you ever noticed that many paper products that we handle every day contain colorful images on their surfaces? Of particular interest are unavoidable everyday… Read More

  • Tuesday, Mar 23, 2021

    You May Be Exposed to BPA, But Does It Matter?

    Steven Hentges, Ph.D | Posted in SAFETY

    If you believe what you read in the media or on the internet, everyone is exposed to BPA. But does it matter? Are we exposed… Read More

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