Q. Bisphenol-A or BPA, sometimes seen in news, has been a chemical involving huge health concerns. In which of the following, Bisphenol-A or BPA is used most commonly?
Answer: Water and baby feeding bottles
Notes: BPA is an endocrine-disrupting chemical, which activates the progression of cancer. The baby feeding bottles and sippy cups were manufactured with polycarbonate in which BPA was the main constituent. BPA is a starting material for the synthesis of plastics, primarily certain  polycarbonates and epoxy resins. BPA-based plastic is clear and tough, and is made into a variety of common consumer goods, such as plastic bottles including water bottles, sports equipment, CDs, and DVDs.

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