BisPhenol A (BPA)

Cas: 80-05-7

BisPhenol A (BPA) is a colorless solid with a molecular formula C₁₅H₁₆O₂ that is soluble in organic solvents, but not in water.

BisPhenol A Chemical Structure Composition.

Production

BisPhenol A is produced with phenol and acetone in reaction catalysed by chloridric acid.

There are 2 grades of bisphenol A, for epoxy resin and for polycarbonate production (higher purity).

Uses

Bisphenol A is mainly used in the manufacture of Epoxy Resins, Polycarbonate (baby bottle, sunglasses, CD, DVD), Vinyl Ester Resins, Epoxy-copolymer Resins, Composite resins, Can Coatings (for upscaling epoxy), and PVC additives.

Arpadis is one of the largest chemical distributor in Europe.

Arpadis  is handling the storage, transport, export & import formalities of BisPhenol A globally.