How to Use bisphenol A in a Sentence

bisphenol A

noun
  • Look for plastic that is free from bisphenol A (BPA) and stainless steel blades.
    — Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023
  • For example, oleic acid from cooking, squalene from human skin and bisphenol A from hard plastics can remain on surfaces for years if undisturbed.
    — Katelyn Richard, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
  • People who had higher levels of bisphenol A in their urine were about 49% more likely to die during a 10-year period.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 18 Mar. 2022
  • Yum Village stays green by using bisphenol A-free, biodegradable microwavable containers.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 17 May 2021
  • The new study found people who had higher levels of bisphenol A in their urine were about 49% more likely to die during a 10-year period.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 17 Aug. 2020
  • Some, like plastics made with bisphenol A (BPA) have been shown to have negative effects on human health when consumed in high enough doses.
    — Jillian Mock, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2020
  • The other is to reduce public exposure to bisphenol A, or BPA, a chemical used to coat receipts.
    — Steve Milloy, WSJ, 25 Feb. 2019
  • Some chemicals of concern include estrogens from birth control pills, the plasticizer bisphenol A, and the herbicide atrazine.
    — National Geographic, 3 Feb. 2016
  • These include artificial endocrine disrupters, like bisphenol A used in plastic water bottles, and the many carcinogens in tobacco smoke.
    — George Johnson, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2013
  • The allegations relate to the presence of bisphenol A, or BPA, which is used to make plastic hard and appears inside metal cans and in bottle tops.
    — Nick Kostov, WSJ, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Another five products failed for PFAS, six for alkylphenols and alkylphenol ethoxylates, three for bisphenol A, two for formaldehyde, and three for heavy metals.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
  • That group includes the infamous bisphenol A that was used to create baby bottles, sippy cups and infant formula containers until frightened parents boycotted those products a decade ago.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 17 Aug. 2020
  • These hormone-hijacking chemicals, which include phthalates, bisphenol A, and flame retardants, among others, have become ubiquitous in modern life.
    — Stacey Colino, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2021
  • The advocacy group also said some bottles contained bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical known to cause fertility problems and some kinds of cancers.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Plastics break down in the environment, and their degradation products, such as bisphenol A (BPA), are known to interfere with human hormonal function.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021
  • For more than half a century, manufacturers have been making plastics stronger and longer lasting thanks to an industrial chemical called bisphenol A, or BPA.
    — Eric Betz, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2020
  • These microplastics contain chemical additives, including substances like phthalates and bisphenol A that can leach out and may have health effects in humans and animals, including effects on the endocrine system.
    — Judith Weis, The Conversation, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The vulcanized rubber compound that makes up the outermost layer, the tread, often contains sulfur, zinc, carbon black, bisphenol A (BPA), and other chemicals.
    — Lindsey McGinnis, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Many reusable plastic bottles are advertised as free of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which was commonly used in plastics until studies linked it to hormonal disruptions in humans.
    — Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2019
  • And unlike their plastic counterparts, glass containers are free of questionable chemicals (like bisphenol A, or BPA, or phthalates) that may interfere with your hormones and hurt the environment.
    — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 2 Mar. 2021
  • In addition, 79% of the food samples contained bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical used in plastic manufacturing, and other bisphenols.
    — Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2024
  • That’s one reason a growing band of researchers have come to suspect the influence of toxins in the environment—specifically, endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in compounds like bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates.
    — Bryan Walsh, Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2017
  • In this model, Zhao analyzed how the design performed for the degradation of six different micropollutants, including gemfibrozil, ciprofloxacin, carbamazepine, clofibric acid, bisphenol A, and acetaminophen (Figure 6).
    — IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023
  • During a hearing of the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee, lawmakers unanimously voted to advance AB 1604, a bill that would restrict the use of BPA, or bisphenol A, starting in 2027 and BPS, or bisphenol S — a common BPA substitute — starting in 2028.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026

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