What is bisphenol A (BPA)?

What exactly is BPA and where is it used? Bisphenol A, abbreviated to BPA, is an organic compound widely used in the chemical industry. It is mainly used as a starting material for manufacturing plastics, particularly polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastics are used in many applications, including the manufacture of CDs and DVDs, spectacle lenses, electronic devices, medical devices, drinking bottles and food containers. Epoxy resins are used for coatings and adhesives. However, BPA can be released from plastics in certain circumstances, particularly when they are exposed to high temperatures or strong mechanical stresses. BPA has shown hormonal effects in animal studies and is suspected of affecting human health, particularly in relation to reproduction, the endocrine system and cancer risk. Because of these potential risks, the use of BPA has been restricted or banned in some applications, particularly baby bottles and children’s drinking bottles, in jurisdictions such as the European Union and Canada. Papierdiscount24.de sells only BPA-free thermal rolls.