Title
Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects [electronic resource].
Published
[S.l] : [s.n.], 2009.
Physical Description
11 p. : digital, PDF file.
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Notes
CRS Report.
Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.
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Summary
Provides background on Bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical compound used to produce certain types of plastic, including those used in food containers. Addresses controversy related to health effects in human infants due to BPA exposure, based on scientific tests conducted on animals. Outlines current Federal BPA regulation, events surrounding current controversy, and recent Congressional activity.
Variant and related titles
ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection.
Other formats
Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects
Added to Catalog
July 09, 2013