CAS 80-05-7 · TSCA · United States of America

Bisphenol A (BPA) under TSCA

C15H16O2 · 双酚A

Status: Listed. BPA is on the TSCA Inventory and is currently listed as TSCA Active. **State-level BPA bans for baby bottles plus sippy cups since 2008** (Washington 2008 and several subsequent states; verify the current state-by-state list against the National Conference of State Legislatures or each state's public-health agency before relying). **California Proposition 65 listed as developmental toxicant since 11 May 2015** (verify exact listing date and toxicology endpoint against OEHHA https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list before invoicing California-distributed product). **FDA amended its food-additive regulations to no longer authorise BPA in plastic baby bottles plus sippy cups in 2012 plus infant-formula packaging in 2013** under FDC Act (verify the exact 21 CFR 177 reference and amendment dates against FDA at https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions before relying on a specific date). NOT on EPA RMP threshold list. NOT on DEA scheduling. NOT on TRI Section 313 list. NO active US AD/CVD case on Chinese-origin BPA currently (verify against https://access.trade.gov/ before invoicing). Section 301 List 3 25% additional duty applies on Chinese-origin BPA (HS 290723). Active TSCA Section 6 prioritisation pending (verify against https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca).

The US BPA lane is dominated by **Cal Prop 65 "WARNING" labelling + FDA BPA bans for baby bottles + sippy cups (2012) + infant-formula packaging (2013) + state-level BPA bans since 2008**. NO active US AD/CVD case. Section 301 List 3 25% additional duty applies. **BPA distinguishing pattern in US lane**: cascade of state-level + federal-FDA bans for baby + infant products since 2008-2013 driving substitution to PEI + PPSU + tritan; long-term TSCA Section 6 prioritisation watch-item.

Import Card

Before you order bisphenol A (BPA) from China, see its register listing, the duty, anti dumping cases and a supplier check on one card, each with its source and date.

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Listing and threshold

Substance Bisphenol A (BPA) (CAS 80-05-7), C15H16O2
Regime US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), administered by EPA
Jurisdiction United States of America
Status Listed
Tonnage threshold CDR (Chemical Data Reporting) threshold: 25,000 lb (11,340 kg) manufactured or imported per site per year

Classifications under this regime

  • OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS): GHS H317 / H318 / H335 / H360F
  • OSHA PEL: not specifically established
  • NIOSH REL: not specifically established
  • NOT subject to TSCA Section 6 Risk Evaluation currently (long-term watch)
  • NOT on TSCA Section 5(a)(2) Significant New Use Rule list
  • NOT on EPA RMP threshold list
  • NOT on DEA List I or List II
  • **California Proposition 65 listed as developmental toxicant since 11 May 2015** (verify exact listing date against OEHHA https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list)
  • NOT on TRI Section 313 list
  • IARC: Group 3 historical; recent IARC Monograph reassessment 2024
  • **FDA banned BPA in baby bottles + sippy cups 2012 + infant-formula packaging 2013**
  • State-level BPA bans for baby bottles + sippy cups (Washington 2008, California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Vermont, Wisconsin)

Restrictions and conditions of use

  • No TSCA Section 6 use restrictions currently (long-term watch)
  • OSHA-compliant SDS and workplace HazCom training required
  • **Cal Prop 65 listing requires "WARNING"** on consumer products containing BPA above No-Significant-Risk-Level
  • **FDA BPA bans for baby bottles + sippy cups (2012) + infant-formula packaging (2013)** under FDC Act
  • NO active US AD/CVD case on Chinese-origin BPA currently
  • Section 301 List 3 25% additional duty applies on Chinese-origin BPA (HS 290723)

Importer obligations

TSCA is a self-certification regime. The dominant practitioner-facing layer for BPA is **Cal Prop 65 "WARNING" labelling + FDA BPA bans compliance for baby bottles + sippy cups + infant-formula packaging + state-level BPA bans**. NO active AD/CVD case. Section 301 List 3 25% additional duty applies. Major US domestic producers: Hexion (Deer Park Texas), SABIC IP / SABIC USA (Mt. Vernon Indiana, Burkville Alabama), Olin (Stade Germany USA), Covestro (Baytown Texas).

Required documents

  • TSCA Section 13 Import Certification statement on customs entry
  • OSHA-compliant SDS reflecting H317 / H318 / H335 / H360F classification
  • Customs entry CBP Form 7501 with HS code 290723 (BPA) and Section 301 List 3 25% duty applied
  • Cal Prop 65 "WARNING" label compliance documentation
  • FDA + state-level BPA ban compliance for baby bottles + sippy cups + infant-formula packaging + state-applicable products
  • CDR filing every 4 years if site exceeds 25,000 lb/yr threshold

Common compliance traps

The pitfalls that have bitten importers on this lane in the past. None of these is theoretical.

  • **Cal Prop 65 listing applies to all finished-product distribution to California**
  • **FDA BPA bans for baby bottles + sippy cups (2012) + infant-formula packaging (2013)**
  • **State-level BPA bans for baby bottles + sippy cups since 2008** (Washington, California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Vermont, Wisconsin)
  • NO active US AD/CVD case on Chinese BPA currently
  • Section 301 List 3 25% additional duty applies; structurally lighter than caprolactam batch 14 + acetic acid batch 19 lanes
  • Major US domestic producers: Hexion (Deer Park Texas), SABIC IP / SABIC USA (Mt. Vernon Indiana, Burkville Alabama), Olin (Stade Germany USA), Covestro (Baytown Texas)

Where to read next

For substance-level identifiers (formula, molecular weight, SMILES, InChIKey), GHS hazard profile, IMDG transport class, and full sourcing reference for bisphenol a (bpa), see the CAS 80-05-7 sourcing reference.

For the structure and history of TSCA, see the TSCA glossary entry.

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