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Are Plastic Bottles Safe
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Are plastic bottles safe? (BPA) bisphenol a is linked to diabetes, heart disease, and liver abnormalities in adults.
BPA is an organic compound that is important in the production of polycarbonates.
BPA has been suspected of being hazardous to humans since the 1930s BPA is prepared by the condensation of an acetone with two equivalents of phenol. The reaction is catalyzed by an acid, such as hydrocloric acid.
Products containing BPA have been in commerce for more than 50 years.
BPA is s key monomer in the production of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastic, which is clear and shatterproof.
It is used to make baby bottles, water bottles, sports equipment, cds and household electronics.
Epoxy resins are used as coatings on the inside of almost all food and beverage cans.
BPA is an endocrine dissrupter, it behaves like estrogen.
Early development is affected. There is developmental toxicity, carcinogenics that produce the precursor of breast cancer.
BPA is symbolized by a 7 inside the recycle code.
In August the FDA concluded that an adequate margin of safety exists for BPA at current levels of exposure from food contact uses for infants and adults.
About 93% of americans have traces of BPA in their urine.
The FDA said these levels were thousands of times below what would actually be dangerous to adults or children.
Many lawmakers at home and abroad are n ot waiting for the agency to complete its review.
Canada has announced its intentions to ban the use of the chemical in baby bottles. Lawmakers in the US have introduced legislation to bann BPA in childrens products.
If there were ever a time for you to take control of your destiny, it is now.
This is a dangerous chemical.
At this time you need to ask the question "why is there an epedemic of diabetes, why are a record number of children being diagnosed with autism, and the list goes on."
Article submitted Wednesday, June 03, 2009 & read 53 times.
PJLeblanc, as an author approaches many topics that she believes are of concern to todays readers. The author is a biologist, and an educator, the author also understands that some topics are controversial. Particular attention is paid to topics concerning family and health.
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