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BPA has a low rate of evaporation from water and soil, which presents issues, despite its biodegradability and low concern for bio-accumulation. BPA has low volatility in the atmosphere and a low vapor pressure between 5.00 and 5.32 Pascals. BPA has a high water solubility of about 120 mg/L and most of its reactions in the environment are aqueous.
Bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are just a few of the chemicals known to imitate hormones and disrupt the body’s natural endocrine system, which is ...
BPA has been found to interact with a diverse range of hormone receptors, in both humans and animals. [78] It binds to both of the nuclear estrogen receptors (ERs), ERα and ERβ. BPA is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), or partial agonist of the ER, so it can serve as both an estrogen agonist and antagonist.
Formerly on Proposition 65 list Substance CAS Registry Number † Date removed Bisphenol A (BPA) 80-05-7 April 11, 2013 Allyl chloride: 107-05-1 October 29, 1999 Phenyl glycidyl ether: 122-60-1 April 4, 2014 α-Methyl styrene: 98-83-9 April 4, 2014 tert-Amyl methyl ether: 994-05-8 December 13, 2013 n-Butyl glycidyl ether: 2426-08-6 April 4, 2014
The reports of popular seltzer brands with high levels of PFAS chemicals have us more than a little concerned over our bubbly ... Their cans are BPA-free and contain ultra-filtered water that is ...
In recent years, there's been a rise in transparency around cosmetic enhancements. Everyone from Hollywood A-listers to reality television stars and social media influencers have become more open ...
Treatment with BPA also reduced tumor latency, with the median tumor latency of 65, 53, and 56.5 days for 0, BPA 25, and BPA 250 groups respectively. Maternal exposure to BPA during lactation decreased time to first tumor latency and increased the number of DMBA-induced mammary tumors in female offspring.
McAfee released it's annual list of the Most Dangerous Celebrities on Wednesday, and this comedian topped the list.