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bisphenol A

(bĭs-fēn′ŏl) [L. bis, twice + ″],

BPA

A chemical used in many consumer products to increase their durability and toughness. Its chemical formula is 2,2–bis (4,4′-hydroxyphenyl) propane. It is used principally in manufacturing polycarbonates and epoxy resins. It has estrogen-like effects in animal tissue. Some studies have suggested that BPA has negative hormonal effects on adults and the developing fetus.

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Maternal and fetal exposure to bisphenol A in Korea.

Impact of consumption of canned food during pregnancy

Detailed information of all active plants and planned Bisphenol A projects in Japan with capacity forecasts to 2019 and additional details such as process, technology, operator and equity

New market study, "Bisphenol A Industry Outlook in Japan to 2019", has been published

Surprisingly enough, despite increase in expression of BPA concentration (25 and 125 [micro]g), the increased expression was not dependent on increased bisphenol A condensation; so gene expression was decreased at every level compared to previous level; and, contrary to GADD45B gene expression, the difference was not further significant at the concentration of 125 [micro]g of bisphenol A compared to the control group (Figure 3).

Induction Effect of Bisphenol A on Gene Expression Involving Hepatic Oxidative Stress in Rat

Bisphenol S and F: a systematic review and comparison of the hormonal activity of bisphenol A substitutes.

Bad news about bisphenol A substitutes

The environmental obesogen bisphenol A promotes adipogenesis by increasing the amount of 11[beta]-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in the adipose tissue of children.

Unexpected activity: evidence for obesogenicity of a BPA metabolite

The key players in the Bisphenol A market include, Bayer Material Science, Dow Chemical, LG Chemical, Kumho P&B Chemicals, Mitsui Chemicals, SABIC Innovative Plastics, Formosa Plastics, Samyang Innochem, Teijin and Vinmar International.

Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Bisphenol A Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment"

Caption: Manufacturers are replacing the potentially toxic chemical bisphenol A used in common products such as receipts and plastic bottles with bisphenol S.

Doubts grow over BPA replacement: bisphenol S poses the same health risks, researchers suggest

The 17[beta]-oestradiol and Bisphenol A were purchased from Sigma Aldrich and used as received.

The detection of endocrine disrupting chemicals leaching from branded bottled water

Flowever, Bisphenol S is a common substitute, and that compound may be just as toxic.

Avoid unsafe chemicals in plastic

Bisphenol A is found in most hard plastics -- everything from the interior of cars to sports and medical equipment made from polycarbonates.

Concern grows about safety of plastic baby bottles

found concentrations of several phenols in the urine, including bisphenol A in a sample of 42 premature infants.

Fetal and infant exposure to bisphenol A

Increased concerns from international health authorities such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) regarding the possible risks of Bisphenol A (BPA) have resulted in an updated and extended assessment of BPA, available for public consultation until mid September.