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BPA Tests

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I was wondering if anyone knew a fail-proof, at home way to detect BPA in plastics. I am working on a project that requires me to test for it, but I don't have access to a mass spectrometer (the most commonly used way to detect BPA). Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: BPA Tests

Post by SciB »

Hi,

I did a search and found a site that describes a method for detecting BPA in baby bottles, water bottles, etc. but I have never tried it and don't know how sensitive or accurate it is: http://www.home-health-chemistry.com/Bi ... ction.html

If you do try it, please let us know how it works out so we can use that information for others who might also want to assay for BPA.

Sybee
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