The purpose of this study is to obtain solid-matrix luminescence (SML) data of Bisphenol-A (BPA) and compare the levels of BPA among brands of water bottles. Sugar glasses will serve as the matrix for the compounds under phosphorescent testing. Sugar glasses are rigid and clear, give reproducible data, and low LOD's. Bisphenol-A is intriguing because of its recurring addition to plastic products. Studies have shown that human exposure to BPA may cause harmful side effects. BPA is an endocrine disrupter that mimics and interrupts necessary enzymes. Human early development such as the phases involving pregnancy, fetus development, and infancy, are the most detrimentally influenced by BPA.  In this work, the procedure for glucose glass preparation was developed and analytical figures of merit obtained for BPA. These methods will be used to test water heated in �BPA-free� bottles and in bottles containing BPA.

Solid-matrix luminescence of bis-phenol A in glucose glasses

241st National Meeting (2011)

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