Bisphenol S (BPS)

The most common replacement for BPA in 'BPA-free' packaging.

Type
Packaging monomer
How serious
Moderate severity
Evidence
Moderate evidence

Why it is flagged

Shares BPA's oestrogenic mechanism at comparable potency in laboratory assays, so the substitution may not reduce hormonal exposure.

Health topics it bears on

Sources

Also listed as

bps, 4,4'-sulfonyldiphenol

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