How to identify BPA plastic products?
Bis Phenol A is found in a very wide variety of plastics.Products containing BPA have been in commerce for more than 50 years, and its current uses are numerous. It is used in the synthesis of polyesters, polysulfones, and polyether ketones, as an antioxidant in some plasticizers, and as a polymerization inhibitor in PVC. It is a key monomer in production of polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastic, which is clear and nearly shatter-proof, is used to make a variety of common products including baby and water bottles, sports equipment, medical devices, optical lenses, CDs, and household electronics. Epoxy resins are used as coatings on the inside of almost all food and beverage cans. There are a lot of concerns about the health dangers of BPA. It appears that it is very difficult not to come in contact wit it in everyday activities.
