Chemical Listings --bisphenol a

bisphenol a

In the chemical family: Bisphenol A & BADGE

Detected in polycarbonate plastic, dental sealants, and resins that line metal cans. Linked to hormone disruption, birth defects, cancer with effects at very low doses.

EWG Resources:

• Human Toxome Project: Maping the Pollution in People
• Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Database

EWG Research on bisphenol a

• 12.19.07 BPA Comments for OEHHA
• 12.5.07 EWG's Guide to Infant Formula
• 12.5.07 BPA Levels in Canned Infant Formula Poses Higher Risk Than Baby Bottles
• 8.21.07 EWG Statement on Reassignment of Chief of NIH Environmental Institute
• 8.9.07 Toxic Plastics Chemical in Infant Formula
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Related News Clips on bisphenol a

• 12.23.07 Peril In Plastic?
• 12.11.07 Bishpenol-A Tainted Bottles, Containers Pulled by Canadian Retailer
• 12.11.07 Group Warns of Chemical Found in Cans of Baby Formula
• 12.10.07 Chemical in Infant Formula Cans Sparks Concern
• 12.9.07 Investors Take Aim at Plastic Products
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Health Effects related to bisphenol a: Birth or developmental effects, Cancer, Endocrine system, Reproduction and fertility

Routes of Exposure related to bisphenol a:

• Consumer products: polycarbonate plastics
• Environment
• Food: baby food, canned food linings
• Found in people
• Water