Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C15H16O2. In industry, bisphenol A is used to synthesize materials such as polycarbonate (PC) and epoxy resin. Since the 1960s, it has been used to manufacture plastic (milk) bottles, suction cups for young children, and inner coatings for food and beverage (milk powder) cans.
CAS login number: 80-05-7
Chinese name: Bisphenol A
Alias: BPA; Diphenol propane; p. P ‘- isopropylidene bisphenol; 2,2-disphenolpropane; 2,2-di (4-hydroxyphenyl) propane
Melting point: 158 * 159 ℃
Boiling point: 400.8 ℃
Density: 1.195 g/cm ³
Appearance: White needle crystal or flake powder
Bisphenol A is one of the widely used industrial compounds in the world, mainly used in the production of various polymer materials such as polycarbonate, epoxy resin, polysulfone resin, polyphenylene ether resin, unsaturated polyester resin, etc. It can also be used to produce fine chemical products such as plasticizers, flame retardants, antioxidants, heat stabilizers, rubber antioxidants, pesticides, coatings, etc.
In the manufacturing process of plastic products, the addition of bisphenol A can make them colorless, transparent, durable, lightweight, and outstanding impact resistance, especially to prevent acidic vegetables and fruits from corroding metal containers from the inside. Therefore, it is widely used in the packaging of canned food and beverages, milk bottles, water bottles, sealants for dental fillers, glasses, and the manufacturing process of hundreds of other daily necessities.