ECONOMIC
BPA is a key ingredient in which major industry?
PLASTIC!
How long can BPA remain in nature?
MANY MANY YEARS!
Which society group is most exposed to BPA?
LOWER-INCOME!
What does the A in BPA stand for?
A!
When was BPA invented?
1891!
BPA production supports what type of career?
TECHNICIAN!
In Canada, what type of areas is BPA most commonly found in?
URBAN AREAS!
BPA's exposure is increased when what plastic product is reused?
SINGLE-USE PLASTIC!
Is BPA an Element or a...?
COMPOUND!
Who invented BPA?
ALEKSANDR P. DIANIN
BPA depends on which fossil fuel?
PETROLEUM!
In what does BPA accumulate most in?
SEDIMENTS!
BPA is common in what type of food packaging?
PLASTICS!
BPA imitates which natural human hormone?
ESTROGEN!
What does BPA seep into?
FOOD & DRINKS!
What does BPA production help?
THE ECONOMY!
BPA pollution is linked to what human activity?
INDUSTRIALIZATION!
EATING/DRINKING!
Which 2 compounds react to form BPA?
ACETONE & PHENOL!
BPA is strong enough to be used in...?
SAFETY EQUIPMENT!
What is a MAJOR Greenhouse Gas produced during BPA productions?
CARBON DIOXIDE!
What kind of sites often release BPA into the environment?
LANDFILLS!
What type of everyday paper can allow BPA to leach into your skin?
RECEIPTS!
What is the chemical formula for BPA?
C₁₆H₁₈O₂!
What is a specialty of BPA?
VERY STRONG HEAT RESISTANCE!