Retailers began to remove BPA from consumer products, and policy changes restricting BPA use ensued. Now, even plastics not containing BPA are coming under fire: a recent UCLA study published in Endocrinology suggests that BPA-free alternatives are not safer than products containing BPA. The findings may revamp how consumers use plastic food ...

Bisphenols are a group of chemical compounds commonly used in the production of plastics to make them strong, durable, and clear. The most well-known bisphenol, Bisphenol A (BPA), is widely used in the manufacture of plastic resins that line food and beverage cans.

Jan 29, 2024 · BPA is an industrial chemical added to many products, including plastic food containers. This is a detailed review of BPA and its potential effects on your health.

Mar 23, 2025 · Some plastics marketed as “BPA-free” may still contain other bisphenol compounds, such as BPS (Bisphenol S) or BPF (Bisphenol F), which can have similar endocrine-disrupting effects. Recent research suggests that BPS and other bisphenol alternatives may also interfere with hormonal regulation, brain development, and metabolic functions.

Bisphenol S (BPS, dioxydiphenylsulfone) is an organic compound with the formula (HOC6H4)2SO2. It has two phenol functional groups on either side of a sulfonyl group. It is commonly used in curing fast-drying epoxy resin adhesives. It is classified as a bisphenol, and a close molecular analog of bisphenol A (BPA).

May 29, 2024 · We’ve identified per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in milk, cookware, and food packaging, and BPA and phthalates in packaged supermarket and fast-food products. We’ve also written...

Bisphenol S has been the most studied of the bisphenol analogues and is the most common substitute for BPA. The reasoning behind the substitution of BPS for BPA was that BPS was less likely to leach monomers into food and drink.

Bisphenol S (BPS), related to its chemical cousin Bisphenol A (BPA), is an organic compound used to make hard plastic and synthetic fibers. It is commonly used as a replacement for BPA in some types of paper receipts, can be used to lengthen color life in fabrics, and is a food packaging preservative.

Sep 11, 2017 · An EPA scientist, Chris Corton along with researchers at King’s College London, set out to determine whether six bisphenol A (BPA) alternatives found in the marketplace are any safer than BPA itself.

Feb 20, 2016 · Bisphenol-A (BPA or 4,4′-isopropylidenediphenol) is a polymerizing agent used in plastic bottles and a number of routinely used consumer items. 1 Specifically, it is used as a hardening agent in the polymerization process of polycarbonate plastics and resins as well as in the manufacture of commonly used products ranging from thermal paper used ...