Legislative floodwaters rise against BPA as packagers, suppliers evaluate options

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Michael BrownManaging PartnerTZ Chemicals

BPA has alternatives, but there are tradeoffs

April 6, 2009

Recently enacted local regulations banning the use of resins containing bisphenol-A (BPA) will impact the metal packaging and infant care markets the most.  BPA-free alternative technology is available but users and converters in these industries will have to make tradeoffs and in some cases invest in new equipment and tooling to make the switch.

BPA Bisphenol A Levels in Plastic

April 5, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Until the EPA in coordination with those involved in the chemical industry finalize those test methods that are required to deal with this issue and those issues revolving around estrogenic effects from chemical mimics of estrogen chemicals we will continue to debate the issues. Clear Plastic replacements for rigid packaging using PC do exist but the debate over finding suitable replacements with comparable physical chemical properties and cost performance will limit their introduction. Chemically BPA is one of only many new chemistries that EPA will be monitoring from all plastics. PAH, Phthalates,Adipates;etc will also come under fire in the next two years.