Bisphenol-A in Epoxy Resins

Epoxy resins constitute nearly 30% of total bisphenol A (BPA) use. Epoxy resins are selected because of their corrosion protection, thermal stability and mechanical strength and are used primarily as coatings for a number of consumer and industrial applications, such as food and drinks cans and protective coatings for automotive and marine uses. Another key use of epoxy resins is in construction materials, e.g., for windmills generating natural power.

Some of the common applications of epoxy resins include coatings for:

Underwater ship hulls Cargo tank linings Steel bridges Storage tanks(metal and concrete) Electric motors, engines, machinery Construction panels(cladding, metal roofing, ceilings, garage doors) Gardening tools and equipment Automotive parts and coatings Steel furniture Printed circuit boards

Flooring (industrial/public buildings, food/catering industry, chemical plants, pharmaceutical industry, hospitals) Food and drink cans/can ends General lined cans(oil, hairspray) Collapsible tubes Coil coatings for household appliances Composites used for rackets, surfboards, helmets, pipes, windmill blades, aviation Adhesives Printing inks

For more information on applications, please download our fact sheet on applications.