BPA
Plastic additive, abbreviated
BPA is bisphenol A, a synthetic chemical used in plastics and epoxy resins.
It appears in food containers, water bottles, and can linings.
Health concerns center on BPA's ability to mimic estrogen and potentially disrupt hormones.
Products marketed as BPA-free use alternative compounds.
Strong transparent synthetic polymer
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- resinViscous plant secretion
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- coatingsApplied surface layers
receipts · adhesives · laminates · electronics · automotive · aerospace · composites · CDs
Producing estrogen effects
- hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
- leachingDissolving out by liquid
- exposureState of being unprotected
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
neurotoxicity · reproductive · developmental · obesity · diabetes · fertility · prenatal · infant
Official restriction on something
- safetyFreedom from harm
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- FDAU.S. health regulator
- EPAFederal environmental regulator
restrictions · labeling · guidelines · limits · testing · compliance · recall · phase-out
Formal argument on issues
Sealed metal containers
- liningsInterior fabric layers
- bottlesNarrow-necked liquid containers
- containersObjects for holding things
- tupperwareSealable plastic kitchen vessels
microwave-safe · dishwasher-safe · reusable · single-use · migration · heat-resistant
polycarbonate
Strong transparent synthetic polymer
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- resinViscous plant secretion
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
coatings · receipts · adhesives · laminates · electronics · automotive · aerospace · composites · CDs · DVDs
estrogenic
Producing estrogen effects
- hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
- leachingDissolving out by liquid
- exposureState of being unprotected
carcinogenic · neurotoxicity · reproductive · developmental · obesity · diabetes · fertility · prenatal · infant · prostate
ban
Official restriction on something
- safetyFreedom from harm
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- FDAU.S. health regulator
EPA · restrictions · labeling · guidelines · limits · testing · compliance · recall · phase-out · prohibited
debate
Formal argument on issues
cans
Sealed metal containers
- liningsInterior fabric layers
- bottlesNarrow-necked liquid containers
- containersObjects for holding things
tupperware · microwave-safe · dishwasher-safe · reusable · single-use · migration · heat-resistant
- Bisphenols
- plasticsplastics, plastic, polymers, polymer, polyethylene
- Contaminantspollutants, pollutant, heavy metals, toxin, pesticides
- food issuesfood additives, food labeling, food waste, factory farming, GMOs
- pollutantspollutants, pollutant, contaminant, contaminants, toxin
- toxic pollutantsformaldehyde, benzene, asbestos, lead paint, radon
BPABPA-free
Lacking a chemical plasticizer
non-toxic · biocompatible · glass · stainless steel · silicone
BPAglass
Transparent solid from sand
stainless steel · ceramic · silicone · natural materials · bamboo
- BPA freeLacking a common plasticizer