From: Effect of Bisphenol A on human health and its degradation by microorganisms: a review
Exposure of BPA (μg/kg body weight/day) | Humans | Laboratory animals |
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0.2 | – | Decrease in male sperm production |
1 | Estimated exposure of a breast-fed human baby from birth to 6 months | – |
1.5 | Estimated adult exposure | – |
2 | – | Increase in prostrate size and aggressive behaviour |
2.4 | – | Early onset of sexual maturity in females |
2.5 | – | Altered immune function |
10 | – | Decrease in maternal behavior |
11 | Estimated exposure of a baby from birth to 6 months fed canned milk from a polycarbonate bottle | – |
14.7 | Estimated exposure of a child up to 6 years old from eating canned food and using polycarbonate tableware | – |
25 | – | Changes in the brain |
30 | – | Hyperactivity |
40 | – | Altered play and socio-sexual behavior. |
100 | Occupational exposure for people who work with BPA | – |