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Abstract
Bisphenol A (CAS 85-05-7) may be released into the environment through its use and
handling, and permitted discharges. BPA is moderately soluble (120 to 300 mg/L at
pH 7), may adsorb to sediment (Koc 314 to 1524), has low volatility, and is not persistent
based on its rapid biodegradation in acclimated wastewater treatment plants and receiving
waters (half-lives 2.5 to 4 days). BPA is "slightly to moderately" toxic (algal EC50
of 1000 micrograms/L) and has low potential for bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms
(BCFs 5 to 68). The chronic NOEC for Daphnia magna is > 3146 micrograms/L. Surface
water concentrations are at least one to several orders of magnitude lower than chronic
effects, with most levels nondetected.