Bisphenol A

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003358",
  "term": "Bisphenol A",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. (C15H16O2; molecular weight 228.29)",
  "abbreviation": "BPA",
  "subject": "Chemical substances",
  "references": [
    "DHHS National Toxicology Program NTP-CERHR Monograph on the Potential Human Reproductive and Developmental Effects of Bisphenol A NIH Publication No. 08-5994 at http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/ohat/bisphenol/bisphenol.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/bisphenol-a/"
}