What material can be used in place of polycarbonate in items specifically aimed at children?
What material can be used in place of polycarbonate in items specifically aimed at children?
"bisphénol A";BPA;"bisphenol A"
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Bisphenol A
What material can be used in place of polycarbonate in items in contact with food?
What material can be used in place of polycarbonate in items in contact with food?
In what kinds of food-contact materials are epoxy resins used?
In what kinds of food-contact materials are epoxy resins used?
Could Tetra Recart packaging be suitable for cooked vegetables?
Could Tetra Recart packaging be suitable for cooked vegetables?
Have some companies already opted to package solid food products in cartons?
Have some companies already opted to package solid food products in cartons?
How can BPA be replaced in food tins and drinks cans?
How can BPA be replaced in food tins and drinks cans?
How can BPA be replaced in the lids of glass jars?
How can BPA be replaced in the lids of glass jars?
BISPHENOL A ALTERNATIVES IN THERMAL PAPER
This report, published in January 2014 by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), provides information on bisphenol A (BPA), its use in the manufacture of thermal paper and on alternatives to such use. Based on interviews with technical experts, including stakeholders, EPA has identified nineteen alternatives. In addition to information about the potential dangers of BPA and possible alternatives, information on the technical and economic tradeoffs associated with each option are presented.
Identification of actions to reduce use of Bisphenol A (BPA) – Focus on items in contact with food
This report details the results of a survey conducted by INERIS in 2011 on the uses of and possible substitutes for Polycarbonate and Epoxy Resins (two Bisphenol-A-based materials) in food containers and utensils intended for the general public.
It contains a description of the items concerned and lists the alternatives currently available or under development.
Technical and economic data on chemical substances in France: Bisphenol A
This report contains reference data concerning Bisphenol A, including:
- Basic technical and regulatory data
- A summary of toxicology data
- Information on the presence of BPA in the environment
- A description of all the different uses of BPA, as well as the various polymers, resins and compounds made from BPA,
- A list of the possible replacements for BPA and BPA-based materials