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Bisphenol A

Aluminium cans for beverages, which are coated with the chemical bisphenol A on the inside.

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Bisphenol A Ban by the Back Door: The 21st Century Way

Picture of Jane Denny Jane Denny: Jul 25, 2023 4:55:19 PM

Despite being a key component of epoxy resins and polycarbonates, and an additive that makes unsaturated polyester resins stronger and resistant to...

Side of a phenol production plant.

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Phenol, Acetone & Derivatives - How Will New Capacities Impact the Value Chain in China?

Picture of Sunny Zhang Sunny Zhang: Jun 14, 2021 12:00:00 AM

From 2020 to 2022, there will be more than 2,100 ktpa of new phenol capacity that will come online together with 1,300 ktpa of acetone. During the...

Test tubes showing the process of making BPA.

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Bisphenol A — A Series of Unfortunate Events

Picture of Jennifer Hawkins Jennifer Hawkins: May 10, 2021 12:00:00 AM

Bisphenol A availability has been critically tight in all regions since the start of this year. Spot prices have soared to record highs over the last...