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Substances

    Arsenic
Bisphenol A (BPA)
Bromochlorodifluoromethane
Cadmium
    Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)
Chloroprene (2-chlor-1,3-butadiene)
    Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene (CSPE)
Copper (for Exterior Material)
Creosote
Halogenated & Brominated Flame Retardants
    Hexavalent Chromium (VI)
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC)
Lead
Mercury
    Organostannic Compounds
Pentachlorophenol
Perfluorocarbons (PFC)
Phthalates
    Polystyrene
Polyurethane Foam
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Urea-Formaldehyde
    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
 
 
 

 

Bisphenol A (BPA)
CAS#80-05-7

Where is it Commonly Found?

Adhesives, protective coatings, paint, piping, epoxy resins, wire/electronic sheathing, and polycarbonate plastic products
HEALTH EFFECT SUMMARY
Known endocrine disrupter (WWF), that blocks hormones particularly estrogen. Linked to reduced sperm production, increased prostate weight and affecting the onset of puberty.

What are its known health effects?

What are its suspected health effects?

Cardiovascular or Blood Toxicant (RTECS)

Endocrine Toxicant (BKH) (GUIL) (IL-EPA) (JNIHS) (KEIT) (RTECS) (WWF)

Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant (RTECS)

Immunotoxicant (HAZMAP)

Kidney Toxicant (RTECS)

Neurotoxicant (RTECS)

Reproductive Toxicant (JANK) (NTP-R)

Skin or Sense Organ Toxicant (HAZMAP) (KLAA)

Alternative Materials

PET plastic for wire jacketing. PET and polyester plastics for sheet plastics; for other applications such as adhesives, protective coatings, paint, piping, epoxy resins there are many alternative materials.

Additional Regulatory Information

Unsuccessful call for a ban in Europe in 2000 by WWF; on the EPA's list of "Toxic Release Inventory Chemicals"

Does it Correspond With Any Green Building Credits?