Bisphenol A (BPA) is an organic, solid substance that is used as a hardener in many plastic consumer goods, including water bottles, baby bottles, and various medical devices. In recent years, however, numerous studies have suggested that BPA-exposure during fetal growth and childhood can lead to neurological effects, such as anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, and aggression. While BPA has already been banned from baby bottles, no BPA regulations have been placed on children’s oral hygiene devices. In this study, the amount of BPA in toothbrushes and gum cleansers made for infants and toddlers was measured using fluorescence spectrophotometry.

Determination of bisphenol A (BPA) in infant oral hygiene devices using fluorescence spectrophotometry

255th National Meeting (2018)

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