BPA Testing

Bisphenol A scientific name 2,2- bis (4- hydroxy phenyl) propane, also known as two phenolic propane, referred to as bisphenol bisphenol (BPA), the English name A. White crystal, flammable, microstrip phenol odor. Boiling point 250-252℃(1.73kPa). Pure product melting point 155-156 ℃, industrial product melting point 150-152℃. Relative density 1.195 (25℃), flash point 79.4℃. Soluble in ethanol, acetone, ether, benzene and dilute alkali solution, slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride, almost insoluble in water.Bisphenol A is synthesized from phenol and acetone in acidic medium. It is used as the main raw material in epoxy resin, polycarbonate, polysulfone, polyurethane, phenolic resin, unsaturated polyester resin, flame retardant and so on.

Bisphenol A (BPA) Hazard:

Researchers in the United States have found that bisphenol A, a chemical commonly found in plastic bottles, can cause cancer and other disorders. In addition, bisphenol A can make the human body hormonal disorders, may have potential harm to the growth, development and reproduction, although this conclusion has not been affirmed the authority of the Department, but on the part of consumers caused by consumer panic.

Global control requirements:

U.S. regulations on BPA (part) :

State	Act	Scope	Limits
Alaska	HB172	Plastic containers for baby food and formula, including toys; Recyclable food or drink containers for children under 7 years of age	Not contain
Arkansas	S 350	Recyclable food or beverage containers for children aged 3 or below; Any food aid for children 3 years of age or younger	≤ 2 ppm
California	AB 1319	Cans, bottles or plastic bottles for children under 3 years of age	≤0.1ppb
Texas	H129	Toys, cosmetics and jewelry for children under 3 years old	Not contain
Washington	2010 law, chapter 140	Plastic containers, except metal cans, used by children under three years of age to contain food or drink	Not contain Metal tank exemption
Washington	2010 law, chapter 140	Sports bottles	Not contain

 

China's control on BPA (part):

Ban

Prohibit produce Polycarbonate baby bottles and any other baby bottles containing bisphenol A

Prohibit import and sale polycarbonate baby bottles and any other baby bottles containing bisphenol A

 

European Union regulations on BPA (part) :

Legal citation	Scope	Limits
(EU)No.10/2011	Food contact plastics	volume of migration≤0.6mg/kg
(EU)No.321/2011	Polycarbonate baby bottles for children under 1 years of age	Not contain
EN 14372:2004	Tableware and feeding utensils for infants aged 36 months or less	volume of migration≤0.03μg/ml
EN 14350-2:2004	Drinking water supply (bottles, teats, pacifiers and cups)	volume of migration≤0.03μg/ml
EN 1400:2013	Child use and care products - pacifiers for infants and young children - safety requirements and testing	volume of migration≤0.125mg/L
2014/81/EU	Toys for children under 36 months of age; Other toys intended for entry	volume of migration≤0.1mg/L