FDA-MANDATED ALTERNATIVE TO BISPHENOL-A Kristina Lenn Kevin
Miles Gregory Jackett Isaac Norton August 5, 2010
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Foreshadow Introduction Effects of BPA on Human Physiology
Possible Alternative Plastics to BPA Manufacturing Analysis
Conclusion/Recommendation Questions
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Introduction Nalgene water bottles BPA usage FDA
regulations
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Meet the Team Kristina Lenn Project Manager Bachelor of Science
in chemical engineering with an emphasis in biological engineering
Research on molecular modeling and computer simulation Worked with
Nalgene for one year
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Meet the Team Kevin Miles Team Leader during the Project
Proposal Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering with an
emphasis in biological engineering Research on tissue engineering
Worked with Nalgene for one year
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Meet the Team Gregory Jackett Team Leader during the Final
Presentation Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering
with emphasis in molecular engineering and nanotechnology Research
on fatigue-induced muscle injury Worked with Nalgene for one
year
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Meet the Team Isaac Norton Team Leader during the Final Report
Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering with an emphasis in
product and process design Work experience in quality control
Worked with Nalgene for one year
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Background BPA=Bisphenol-A Polycarbonate Chemical in water
bottles and pop cans
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Problem Recognized by the human body as estrogen Absorbed by
breast tumor cells Promote breast and prostate tumor growths
Conclusions Hazardous in small concentrations Carcinogenic
developmental changes Copolyesters better material properties PETEs
better safety and quality properties
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Our Solution Is PETE
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Just a Reminder The Problem BPA Effects Possible Alternatives
Manufacturing Comparison The Solution
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