The aim of this research was to assess the efficiency of Fenton’s oxidation for degradation of endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA) with emphasis on extent of accompanying adsorption. Adsorption on the waste sludge resulting from the Fenton’s oxidation could represent a significant impact on the final removal efficiency of BPA. Fenton’s oxidation was accomplished at two concentrations of BPA (...

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a man-made compound, mainly used as a monomer to produce polycarbonate (PC), epoxy resins, non-polymer additives to other plastics, which have many food related applications, such as food storage containers, tableware and internal coating of cans, as well as non-food applications such as electronic equipment, construction materials and medical devices. BPA exposure can occu...

BACKGROUND Increasing concern over bisphenol A (BPA) as an endocrine-disrupting chemical and its possible effects on human health have prompted the removal of BPA from consumer products, often labeled "BPA-free." Some of the chemical replacements, however, are also bisphenols and may have similar physiological effects in organisms. Bisphenol S (BPS) and bisphenol F (BPF) are two such BPA substi...

This review assesses the effects of environmental concentrations of bisphenol-A (BPA) on wildlife. Water concentrations of BPA vary tremendously due to proximity to point and non-point sources, but reported concentrations in stream/river water samples are less than 21 microg/L, and concentrations in landfill leacheate are less than 17.2mg/L. Extensive evidence indicates that BPA induces feminiz...

Bisphenol A, a monomer of polycarbonate plastics, disturbed the conversion pathway of the amino acid tryptophan to the vitamin nicotinamide. The conversion ratio of tryptophan to nicotinamide was reduced to 1/15 by feeding a diet containing 1% bisphenol A. A putative disturbing reaction is kynurenine-->3-hydroxykynurenine, which is catalyzed by kynurenine monohydroxylase. This is an FAD-enzyme ...

A 63-year-old painter and varnisher presented with a 4-year history of work-related contact dermatitis affecting the dorsal surfaces of his hands, forearms, and face. He reported itching, burning and oozing when he occupationally handled epoxy resin systems. Patch testing was performed by the use of small Finn Chambers® on Scanpor® tape (SmartPractice Europe, Reinbek, Germany) with the baseline...

Components of resin materials may damage DNA, leading to genetic alterations in mammalian cells. Here, monomers were analyzed for the induction of chromosomal aberrations indicated by micronuclei induced in V79 cells. A dose-related increase in the numbers of micronuclei was observed with triethyleneglycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA), 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), and glycidyl methacrylate (G...

Phthalate esters, alkylphenols, bisphenol A and their chlorinated derivatives are the suspected endocrine disrupters or mutagens. These compounds, commonly called endocrine disrupter chemicals (EDCs), are widely used as plastic additives, lacquers, resins, or surfactants and can be usually found in environmental samples, namely wastewaters. An accurate and reproducible gas chromatographic-mass ...