QUESTION

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Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2021

Bisphenol A (BPA) , a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?

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Explanation

  • Bisphenol A (BPA) is a key component in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics.

  • Polycarbonate plastics are a type of synthetic plastic material that is known to contain Bisphenol A (BPA) as a structural component.

  • BPA is used in the production of polycarbonate plastics, which are commonly used in various consumer products such as Water bottles, Food storage containers, Household electronics, Eyeglass lenses, Compact discs (CDs) and digital versatile discs (DVDs)

  • BPA has raised health concerns due to its potential to act as an endocrine disruptor, which can interfere with the body's hormonal system.

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