This material safety data sheet msds is prepared by epoxy systems, inc. Exposure to bisphenol a and other phenols in neonatal intensive care unit premature infants. Any company involved in the distribution, handling, use or disposal of bisphenol a should consult the msds or sds, as well as. Sds of bisphenol a, safety data sheets, cas 80057 chemblink. Bisphenol a alternatives in thermal paper january 2014. Bisphenol a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol a method number. It is a colorless solid that is soluble in organic solvents, but poorly soluble in water 0. Hazard evaluation of bisphenol a bpa and alternatives this chapter summarizes the toxicological and environmental hazards of bisphenol a bpa and each of the 19 alternative chemicals that were identified as potential functional substitutes for bpa. Kyra kozak woods, health and regulatory affairs specialist disclaimer.
Wearables and consumer goods prototyping medical models and. Bpa epoxy resins are used in the protective linings. It has a role as a xenoestrogen, an environmental contaminant, a xenobiotic and an endocrine disruptor. Epoxy, diglycidyl ether of bisphenol a 5 20 mixture cyanate ester resin 5 20 173452352 formulated hardener 0. Based on the information available to us from our raw material suppliers, bisphenol a is not expected to be present.
Identification of the substancepreparation and of the companyundertaking product name phenol unid no un1671 synonyms phenol molecular weight 94. The msds information suggests that these chemicals are safe if they are used properly. What are the effects of bisphenol a on aquatic and soil organisms. Elastic resin for soft flexible parts our softest engineering resin, this 50a shore durometer material is suitable for prototyping parts normally produced with silicone.
It is not intended to replace the safety data sheet sds, which is available from suppliers. Bisphenol a epichlorohydrin polymer 25068386 6065 kaolin 32587 810 hydrous magnesium silicate 14807966 57 bis2ethylhexyl terephthalate 6422862 46 glycidyl ethers of bisphenol f resin proprietary titanium dioxide 17802 bisphenol a bpa, a key intermediate in the phenol value chain, is produced by the condensation reaction between phenol and acetone. Bisphenol a bpa is an organic synthetic compound with the chemical formula ch 3 2 cc 6 h 4 oh 2 belonging to the group of diphenylmethane derivatives and bisphenols, with two hydroxyphenyl groups. The project survey of bisphenol a and bisphenol adiglycidylether polymer was carried out from june till december 2012. It is very efficient and the only waste product is water. A process for producing a dihydric phenol preferably bisphenol a consisting of the steps of 1 formulating reaction ingredients of phenol, acetone, recycle bisphenol a, impurities, an acid catalyst and water, 2 reacting the ingredients to form a product mix consisting of bisphenol a, unreacted phenol, byproducts, acetone and water, 3 crystallizing the product mix forming a slurry of. It is primarily consumed during the production of polycarbonates and epoxy resins which are used in construction, the automotive industry, and in a variety of household items. Safety data sheet bisphenol a according to regulation ec no 19072006, annex ii, as amended by regulation eu no 4532010, commission regulation eu 2015830 of 28 may 2015. Do not allow to enter sewers surface or ground water.
Epon resin 862 may be used as the sole epoxy resin or combined with other resins such as epon resin. India veritas house, 70 mint road, fort, mumbai 400 001. To the best of our knowledge, this material is not generated during production. This type of plastic is used to make some types of beverage containers, compact disks, plastic dinnerware, impactresistant safety equipment, automobile parts, and toys. Article pdf available in environmental health perspectives 1173. Based on new data and methodologies, efsa has low ered the estimated safe level, known as the tolerable.
Conclusion i there is need for further information andor testing. An overview summary bisphenol a bpa is a key industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic, epoxy resins and other products. Calafat am,weuve j,ye x, jia lt, hu h, ringer s, et al. Bisphenol a material safety data sheet cas no 80057 sdsmsds. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf bisphenol a release.
This msds is provided solely for the purpose of conveying health, safety, and environmental information. These hosts are methionine auxotrophs and allow high specific activity labeling of target proteins with 35smethionine and selenomethionine for crystallography. Fourth national report on human exposure to environmental. Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system. Spi, initiated a study to quantify the migration of bpa from can coatings. It is a high production volume chemical widely used in the production of polycarbonate and epoxy resins and as an additive in polyvinyl chloride. Until recently, bpa was also widely used to make the protective coatings inside food and drink cans, but us manufacturers have been phasing it out in response to consumer demand and scientific findings of serious health concerns. This report describes the project results and includes surveys on the three cas numbers, including information on, uses and exposure, legislation, and. For polycarbonate and bisphenol a the material safety data sheets for both bpa and polycarbonate chemicals are included in appendix a and b, respectively. Bisphenol a material safety data sheet cas no 80057. Bisphenol a bpa is used to make a hard plastic called polycarbonate. The law prohibits the sale or distribution of the following products containing bpa.
The information it contains is offered in good faith as accurate as of the date of this msds. Handling guide to supplement information in the material safety data sheet msds or safety data sheet sds on the safe use and handling of bisphenol a. Bisphenol a epoxy resin 25068386 4060 formaldehyde, polymer with 1,3,dimethylbenzene 6422862 5 10 magnesium silicate aluminum silicate titaniumiv oxide 14807966 32587 17700 1020 1020 510 osha pel acgih tlv niosh rel niosh ingredient twa stel twa stel twa stel idlh bisphenol a epoxy resin none estab. Product identifier product name bisphenol a chemical name 4,4.
P,p bisphenol a, bis4hydroxy phenol, di methyl methane, 4,4di hydroxy di phenyl propane, ch 3 2 cc 6 h 4 oh 2 bisphenol a is used primarily as a raw material to make plastics, such as polycarbonate and epoxy resins since 1957. Arkema photocure resins sr 349 ethoxylated bisphenol a diacrylate gps. Bisphenol a 100 80057 ingredient name % cas number there are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting seek medical advice. Refer to the hardeners msds for information about the total volatile content of the. Most of the applications use the polycarbonate material with a service life of many years. Ush1943h1 process for the manufacture of bisphenola. Bisphenol a introduction this document is intended to provide the general public with a highlevel overview of bisphenol a, including its uses, properties, and health and environmental considerations. Center for the evaluation of risks to human reproduction.
Bisphenol af is used to crosslink and cure fluoroelastomers, often along with an accelerator such as triphenyl benzyl phosphonium chloride. Explosibility, flammability and the thermal decomposition of. Safety data sheet according to regulation ec no 19072006. Industrially an excess of phenol is used to ensure complete. Pronto is a low flow light cure composite that stays where placed and does not slump. Bisphenol a exposure and prostate caner lauren miller, angie moss, michael wallingford, pamela 2. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf bisphenol a. Gps safety summary 55 arkema photocure resins sr 349 ethoxylated bisphenol a diacrylate gps 201401 v0 12. This report provides information on bisphenol a bpa, its use in thermal paper, and possible substitutes for this use. The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are believed to be reliable. Copying andor downloading of this information for the purpose of properly utilizing. Epichlorohydrin bisphenol a resin 25068386 47 ghs07 h315317319335 hydrous magnesium silicate 14807966 27 not available not available xylenes o, m, p isomers 30207 10 ghs02ghs07 h226315319332 titanium dioxide 463677 4.
Evaluations of chemical formulations may also require the consideration of associated. All information recommendations and suggestions appearing herein concerning this product are based upon data obtained from the manufacturer andor recognized technical sources. Pdct msds 001160115ab page 1 of 12 ghs safety data sheet sds section 1 product and company identification product. Bisphenol a bpa is a key building block of epoxy resins. Later that same year, the society of the plastics industry, inc. Environmental protection agency epa with input from stakeholders from business, government, academia, and environmental organizations. September25,2012 thedowchemicalcompany page 9of 16 ntpcerhr monograph on the potential reproductive and developmental effects of bisphenol a,u.
Bisphenol a, a rift persists between safety assessments of the manmade estrogen mimic. Based on new data and methodologies, efsa has lowered the estimated safe level, known as the tolerable daily intake tdi, to 4 micrograms per kilogram of body weight per day. Expanded chemical information in section 2 and related sections. Following the fourstep procedure recommended by the. Other information this material safety data sheet contains changes from the previous version in sections. Environmental assessment for bisphenola and polycarbonate. Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumesdustaerosol. Potential human reproductive and developmental effects of bisphenol a. Preexisting eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by overexposure to this product. Update on bisphenol a for use in food contact applications.
Bisphenol a bpa is an industrial chemical that has been present in many. Bpa plastics are clear and strong water bottles, sports equipment, cds, dvss. Bisphenolaepichlorhydrinharze mit durch schnittlichem. Material safety data sheet section 1 bisphenol a 1 chemical product and company identification msds name.
Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking 1. Industrial chemical used in the production of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics. From the information sheet series produced by the bisphenol a global industry group october 2002 bisphenol a. Bisphenol a the foundation for versatile plastic covestro. Bisphenol a bpa bisphenol a bpa is used to manufacture polycarbonate plastics. Survey of the composition of dental composite resins article pdf available in the open dentistry journal 101.
The information in this document is based on the present state of. Bisphenol a is a widely used product, which is widely used in the production of epoxy resin, polycarbonate, polyester resin, polyphenylene ether resin and polysulfo. This product safety summary provides a plain language description of chemical identity, general product overview, applications and uses, physical and chemical properties, human health and environmental information, potential occupational and consumer exposure, and safe use recommendations and workplace exposure controls for bisphenol a. Tg green, dtg blue and dsc black curves of the thermal decomposition of bisphenol a samples. Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Bisphenol a epichlorohydrin polymer 25068386 6065 kaolin 32587 810 hydrous magnesium silicate 14807966 57 bis2ethylhexyl terephthalate 6422862 46 glycidyl ethers of bisphenol f resin proprietary titanium dioxide 17802 bisphenol a bpa in plastics and possible human health effects congressional research service 1 introduction bisphenol a bpa 1 is a synthetic chemical compound produced in the united states in large quantities, approximately 2. Safety data sheet according to whs and adg requirements. Frequently used in food and beverage containers inner liners of metallic food and beverage.
Evaluation of bisphenol a bpa in products regulated by the. Choose elastic resin for parts that will bend, stretch, compress, and hold up to repeated cycles without tearing. When used as a curing agent it produces elastomers with excellent chemical resistance and thermal stability. According to regulation ec no 19072006, annex ii, as amended by regulation eu no 4532010. Material safety data sheet 810564pm page 5 of 6 11202001 epoxy resin not established bisphenol a oral ld50 ret 3250 mgkg dermal ld50 rabbit 3 mlkg iron oxide not established aromatic amine not established crystalline silica not established toxicology summary.
For interpretation of the references to colour in this figure legend, the reader is referred to the web version of this article. It is synthesized by the condensation of acetone with two equivalents of phenol. Bisphenol a has been in use for about fifty years in the industrialized world. Search results for bisphenol a msds at sigmaaldrich. Bisphenol af is also used as a monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers. Disclaimer the information contained in this paper is intended as advice only and whilst the information is provided in utmost good faith and has been based on the best information currently. Bisphenol a cas no 80057 material safety data sheet. The data on this sheet is related only to the specific material designated herein.
Without bpa, polycarbonate would not be the versatile material it is an important tool for lightweight mobility, sustainable building and other major challenges facing us this century. Us4052466a process for the preparation of bisphenola. This conclusion applies to the following scenarios for the water and sediment compartments. Epoxy resin epichlorohydrin, bisphenol a 25085998 100 bisphenol a. The use of certain dihydric phenols, alkyl ethers thereof, and alkylsubstituted monohydric phenols, as promoters in the acid catalyzed condensation of phenol and acetone to form bisphenol a enables said reaction to be carried out more rapidly, at significantly lower temperatures in some instances, with greater selectivity, i. Scientific opinion on bisphenol a 2015 efsa explains the safety of bisphenol a bpa poses no health risk to consumers because cur rent exposure to the chemical is too low to cause harm. For polycarbonate and bisphenola the material safety data sheets for both bpa and polycarbonate chemicals are included in appendix a and b, respectively. Bisphenol a is a bisphenol that is 4,4methanediyldiphenol in which the methylene hydrogens are replaced by two methyl groups. In 1995, brotons and coworkers reported that bpa could migrate from can coatings during the food canning process.