Starting December 29, 2023, Bisphenol S (BPS) has been included in the Proposition 65 list by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) as a reproductive toxicant. This addition was made through the “State’s Qualified Experts” mechanism, following the determination by the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee (DARTIC) that this chemical unequivocally induces female reproductive toxicity.
About Bisphenol S
Bisphenol S has been recently added to the California Proposition 65 list on 12/29/2023 for causing female reproductive toxicity.
BPS is used in curing fast-drying epoxy glues and as a corrosion inhibitor. It is also commonly used as a reactant in polymer reactions.
To learn more about Bisphenol S, please visit: https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/crnr/bisphenol-s-bps-added-proposition-65-list-following-2023-meeting-developmental
About Bisphenol A
Bisphenol A has been listed since 5/11/2015 for female reproductive toxicity and since 12/18/2020 for developmental toxicity.
Used to make certain plastics and epoxy resins. BPA-based plastic is made into a variety of common consumer goods, such as water bottles, sports equipment, CDs, and DVDs. Epoxy resins containing BPA are used as coatings on the inside of many food and beverage cans and in making thermal paper such as that used in sales receipts.
To learn more about Bisphenol A, please visit: https://oehha.ca.gov/chemicals/bisphenol-a
