About Bisphenol A
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1950s. It's found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, often used in food and beverage containers, thermal paper, and other consumer goods. BPA can leach into food, beverages, and the environment, raising health concerns due to its potential endocrine-disrupting effects.
Key Information
Compare All Forms
Compare different forms of Bisphenol A by bioavailability, conversion rates, and active ingredient content:
| Form | Tier | Steps |
Elemental Bisphenol A (mg) |
Bioavailability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisphenol A (BPA) | Tier 3 | 3 | — | Basic/low bioavailability form. Cheap raw material with poor absorption or high GI distress. Often poorly utilized by the body, requires 3+ conversion steps. | View → |