Potential Human Reproductive and Development Effects of Bisphenol A

Download or read book Potential Human Reproductive and Development Effects of Bisphenol A written by Michael D. Shelby and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) conducted an evaluation of the potential for Bisphenol A to cause adverse effects on reproduction and development in humans. Bisphenol A is a high production volume chemical used primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, both of which are used in some food and drink containers. CERHR selected it for evaluation because of the: Widespread human exposure; Public concern for possible health effects from human exposures; High production volume; and Evidence of reproductive and developmental toxicity in laboratory animal studies. This monograph includes a Brief on Bisphenol A and the Expert Panel Report on Bisphenol A. Charts and tables.