Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects
Description:
This report discusses Bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is used to produce certain types of plastic that are used in thousands of formulations for myriad products. Containers made with these plastics may expose people to small amounts of BPA in food and water. Medical devices and other more ubiquitous products, such as thermal paper coatings, also may contribute significantly to human exposure. Some animal experiments have found that fetal and infant development may be harmed by small amounts of BPA, but …
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Date:
August 13, 2010
Creator:
Schierow, Linda-Jo & Lister, Sarah A.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department