bisphenol A

[ bis-fee-nawl ey, -nol ]

noun

1. Chemistry. a white, crystalline solid, C 15 H 16 O 2 , used primarily in the manufacture of polycarbonate and epoxy resins: manufacture and use is restricted in some places because of concerns about long-term health effects in humans. : BPA

bisphenol A

/ bĭs′fē′nôl′ā′,-nōl′ /

1. A white solid having a mild phenolic odor, used as a monomer for polycarbonate and epoxy resins, and in other plastics. Chemical formula: C 15 H 16 O 2 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of bisphenol A¹

First recorded in 1920–35; bis, variant before vowels of bi- ¹( def ) + phenol ( def ); A denotes the variant of the compound

Example Sentences

For example, when bisphenol A, an ingredient in plastics, was listed in 2013, chemical concentrations in blood and urine samples subsequently fell by 15%.

From Los Angeles Times

The reusable bottles contain excessive levels of a chemical, Bisphenol A, says the official consumer recall agency, Rappel Conso.

From BBC

Bisphenol A - which has been widely used in making food containers - has been the subject of ongoing assessments about its safety to consumers.

From BBC

Associated with a wide array of health issues, Bisphenol A has been banned in France since 2015.

From BBC

Rappel Conso's website says the bottles made by the Vilac company have "levels of Bisphenol A not in line with regulations" on products designed for contact with foods.

From BBC