Bisphenol A (BPA) is an organic chemical compound which functions as the building block for epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastic. Polycarbonate plastic is a highly versatile, durable, heat and shatter resistant, and clear thermoplastic that is the material of choice for a wide range of end-user applications as diverse as DVDs, computers and home appliances, spectacles and optical lenses, baby and reusable water bottles, and medical equipment. Epoxy resins are used primarily as coatings for consumer and industrial applications, such as food and drinks cans and protective coatings for electronic and marine uses. Read more about BPA and its applications.
BPA is one of the most extensively tested of all substances and has been used safely for over 50 years. BPA safety has been widely studied.
Based on the weight of the scientific evidence, health authorities throughout the world conclude that BPA-based materials are safe in their intended uses, both in consumer and industrial applications.
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