Also worth noting that BPS was reported >10 years ago as producing endocrine disruption similar to BPA. I think it likely other bisphenol variants would do the same.
Part of the problem is not only the use of BP(A|S|.+) as plasticizers but also BP_ is a constituent of polycarbonates, epoxies and other industrially important materials.
The amount of free BP_ in a properly prepared and cured product is likely quite small, but heating, UV exposure, etc., can hasten decomposition or release of BP_. Used as plasticizer BP_ would be more easily transferred and ingested.
As others have said, the safest "plastic" containers are the low surface energy thermoplastics, polyethylene or polypropylene. They aren't pretty and clear like polycarbonate, but they are a whole lot less risky.
Also worth noting that BPS was reported >10 years ago as producing endocrine disruption similar to BPA. I think it likely other bisphenol variants would do the same.
Part of the problem is not only the use of BP(A|S|.+) as plasticizers but also BP_ is a constituent of polycarbonates, epoxies and other industrially important materials.
The amount of free BP_ in a properly prepared and cured product is likely quite small, but heating, UV exposure, etc., can hasten decomposition or release of BP_. Used as plasticizer BP_ would be more easily transferred and ingested.
As others have said, the safest "plastic" containers are the low surface energy thermoplastics, polyethylene or polypropylene. They aren't pretty and clear like polycarbonate, but they are a whole lot less risky.