High concernOther
Bisphenol F
Endocrine disruptorReproductive toxicant
What it is
A methylene-bridged bisphenol, one of the common BPA replacement chemicals.
What it does
Used in epoxy resins, coatings, and some food packaging.
Why it’s a concern
Experimental studies show hormonal activity for BPF, often within the same general potency range as BPA. Human health-outcome evidence is much thinner, so BPF has not been demonstrated safer than BPA or proven equally harmful to people. NHANES 2013-2014 detected BPF in 66.5% of tested urine samples.
Also known as
BPF4,4’-methylenebisphenol
CAS numbers
620-92-8
Commonly found in
epoxy coatingsBPA-free plastics
Safer alternatives
- glass
- stainless steel
- bisphenol-free polymers
Related chemical families
Sources
- Eladak et al. 2018, Fertility and Sterility