Definition of bisphenol A in English:
bisphenol A
nounˈbɪsfiːnɒlbisˌfēnôl ˈā
mass nounChemistry A synthetic organic compound used in the manufacture of epoxy resins and other polymers.
A bicyclic phenol; chemical formula: C(CH₃)₂(C₆H₄OH)₂
Example sentencesExamples
- So far, the FDA and representatives from the plastics industry have resisted these requests, arguing compounds like bisphenol A do not leach out of plastic containers at high-enough levels to pose any health threat.
- Polycarbonate baby bottles, for example, may leach an estrogenic compound called bisphenol A as they degrade.
- Certain plastics contain plasticisers (such as bisphenol A and phthalates) which mimic the action of oestrogen.
- Most food tins are lined with a resin which contains a hormone-disrupting chemical called bisphenol A, which can leach from the tin into the food inside.
- Epoxy resins are typically based on the polymerization reaction of bisphenol A with epichlorohydrin.