Substance profile
Bisphenol A
Bisphenol A is crystallizes as prisms from dil acetic acid and as needles from water with a mild phenolic odor.
01 · Identification
What Bisphenol A is
Bisphenol A is crystallizes as prisms from dil acetic acid and as needles from water with a mild phenolic odor. Its molecular formula is C15H16O2 and its molecular weight is 228.29 g/mol. It boils at 361 °C, melts at 160 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger. It is classed as flammable agents - 2nd degree.
Other names for Bisphenol A
- BPA
- Beta,Beta'-Bis(P-Hydroxyphenyl)Propane
- Beta-Di-P-Hydroxyphenylpropane
- Bis(4-Hydroxyphenyl) Dimethylmethane
- Bis(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Propane
- 2,2'-Bis(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Propane
- 2,2-Bis(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Propane
- Bis(P-Hydroxyphenyl)Propane
- 2,2-Bis(P-Hydroxyphenyl)Propane
- Bisphenol
- 4,4'-Bisphenol A
- Bpa 154
- Bpa 157
- 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H360F | May damage fertility. |
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation. |
| H318 | Causes serious eye damage. |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P261, P272, P273, P280, P305, P310, P313, P333, P338, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Bisphenol A properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 360.5 °C (680.9 °F) | at 760 mmHg | HSDB |
| 220 °C (428 °F) | OSHA | ||
| 220 °C (428 °F) | at 4 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB | |
| Melting point | 160 °C (320 °F) | HSDB | |
| 153 °C (307.4 °F) | DOE PAC | ||
| 152.5 °C (306.5 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.195 g/cm³ | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 1.2 g/cm³ | at 25 °C | ICSC | |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water | HSDB | |
| In water, 300 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| In water solubility, 120 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 4e-8 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 0.2 mmHg | at 170 °C | CAMEO | |
| Flash point | 227 °C (440.6 °F) | closed cup | HSDB |
| 79.44 °C (175 °F) | CAMEO | ||
| 227 °C (440.6 °F) | ICSC | ||
| Autoignition temperature | 540 °C (1004 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Bisphenol A
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
4,4'-ISOPROPYLIDENEDIPHENOL is incompatible with strong oxidizers. It is also incompatible with strong bases, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides. (NTP, 1992)
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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