Over the past 8 years, senior scientists with FDA’s National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) designed and conducted a study of bisphenol A (BPA), the key raw material used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. Named the CLARITY Core Study, this multi-year, multi-million dollar scientific study on BPA safety is of unprecedented scope and magnitude. The results of the study were recently released and have now been peer reviewed by independent experts. Learn more about this study and the extensive scientific database that supports the safety of BPA. You’ll also learn about the latest regulatory information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other government agencies. If you have used these high-performing materials, you know polycarbonate is a highly shatter-resistant, lightweight and optically clear thermoplastic. This combination of attributes makes it virtually unique among commercially available thermoplastics. Markets and typical products that take advantage of these attributes include:
- Medical – surgical and drug-delivery devices, dialyzers, incubators
- Electronic – housing units for cell phones, laptops, and game consoles
- Automotive – headlamp lenses, sunroofs, bumpers
- Building/Construction – LED lighting fixtures, architectural and security glazing, signage
Epoxy resins, most of which are made from BPA, are thermoset plastics with an outstanding combination of toughness, chemical resistance and high adhesion. Epoxy resins are well suited to a wide range of coating applications, and are increasingly used in high-strength/light weight composites:
- Wind energy – wind turbine rotor blades
- Aerospace – aircraft fuselage and wing structures
- Marine – boat manufacture and repair
- Paints and Protective Coatings – appliance powder coatings, automobile primers, flooring
Today’s consumers and supply-chain decision makers demand transparency and they have high expectations when it comes to accessing safety information about the chemistries and materials used in products. Stay ahead of the demands from your customers and join Steve Hentges, Ph.D., Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group, American Chemistry Council for the latest updates.
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