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Bisphenol A, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Bisphenol A is an important monomer used in the production of polycarbonate plastics which is utilized to make various consumer goods like water bottles, sports equipment, medical devices, eyeglass lenses, house hold electronics, compact discs (CDs) and digital versatile discs (DVDs). Bisphenol A containing epoxy resins are used to make lining in water pipes. It is used as a precursor to prepare flame retardant tetrabromobispheonl A, polysulfones and polyether ketones, which are antioxidants in some plasticizers. It acts as a polymerization inhibitor in poly vinyl chloride (PVC).
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Bisphenol A is an important monomer used in the production of polycarbonate plastics which is utilized to make various consumer goods like water bottles, sports equipment, medical devices, eyeglass lenses, house hold electronics, compact discs (CDs) and digital versatile discs (DVDs). Bisphenol A containing epoxy resins are used to make lining in water pipes. It is used as a precursor to prepare flame retardant tetrabromobispheonl A, polysulfones and polyether ketones, which are antioxidants in some plasticizers. It acts as a polymerization inhibitor in poly vinyl chloride (PVC).
Solubility
Soluble in aqueous alkaline solution, acetic acid, alcohol and acetone. Slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride. It has poor solubility in water.
Notes
Incompatible with acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 153°C to 158°C |
| Boiling Point | 200°C (4 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 227°C (440°F) |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Beilstein | 1107700 |
| Merck Index | 14,1297 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in aqueous alkaline solution,acetic acid,alcohol and acetone. Slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride. It has poor solubility in water. |
| Formula Weight | 228.29 |
| Percent Purity | ≥97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Bisphenol A |
Safety and Handling
- Bisphenol A
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H360F-May damage fertility.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Bisphenol A
RUO – Research Use Only