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Designation:D429715Standard Practice forSampling and Handling Bisphenol A(4,4-Isopropylidinediphenol)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4297;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope*1.1 This practice covers procedures for safely sampling andhandling 4,4-isopropylidinediphenol,commercially known asbisphenol A(BPA),in various solid forms,and as a liquid atelevated temperatures in a manner which represents andpreserves product quality.1.2 Any person sampling or handling this product shouldhave consulted a safety Data Sheet(SDS)for specific first aidinstructions and information on the proper equipment to haveavailable for use in the event of personal contact or exposure.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.For specific hazardstatements,see Sections 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 and an appropriateSDS.2.Referenced Documents2.1 OSHA Regulations:29 CFR Labor,paragraphs 1910.1000 and 1910.120022.2 U.S.DOT Regulations:49 CFR Transportation,Subchapter C,Parts 171-18023.Significance and Use3.1 This practice is issued to provide information useful inestablishing sampling and handling procedures.It is expectedthat this information will only be utilized in conjunction withan existing health and safety program and consultation with anappropriate SDS.The information provided herein cannot beused as a substitute for expert safety and medical advice asprovided in an appropriate SDS,but rather as a supplement tosuch advice.4.Description of Product(See Table 1)4.1 Bisphenol A(BPA)is not classified as a hazardouschemical by the Department of Transportation,and is,therefore,not subject to DOT regulations governing the trans-portation of hazardous articles.Bisphenol A is normallytransported in several types of containers including cloth andpaper bags,bulk trucks,and covered hopper cars.(See Table1.)4.2 While bisphenol A(BPA)is dangerous when handledimproperly,particularly at elevated temperatures,its unloadingneed not be hazardous provided the hazards are recognized andhandling instructions are rigidly observed as detailed here andin an appropriate SDS.5.Hazards5.1 HealthConsult current OSHA regulations and suppli-ers Safety Data Sheet for all materials used in this practice.5.1.1 Aside from the risk of thermal burns in handling BPAwhen molten,and a possibility of dermatitis from impurities,particularly in crude grades,industrial use does not present asignificant health hazard.However,ordinary precautions mustbe observed to protect personnel from contact with moltenBPA or excessive exposure to dusts or high concentrations ofvapor.5.1.2 Precautions must be observed to protect personnelfrom excessive inhalation of vapors and dust.5.2 Fire:5.2.1 BPA in both the solid and liquid form is combustibleand introduces a potential fire hazard when it is stored,handled,or used.5.2.2 BPA vapors or dust can form explosive mixtures withair.5.2.3 Dry chemicals,carbon dioxide,foam,and water canall be used in fighting fires involving BPA.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on AromaticHydrocarbons and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-mittee D16.08 on Handling and Sampling Aromatic and Cyclic Hydrocarbons.Current edition approved June 1,2015.Published July 2015.Originally approvedin 1983.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D4297 10.DOI:10.1520/D4297-15.2Available from U.S.Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop:SDE,Washington,DC 20401,http:/www.ecfr.gov.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 6.Protective Equipment6.1 Employees who work with BPA should be well trainedand should maintain safe working conditions.They should berequired to read an appropriate SDS for BPA in its entirety andconsult appropriate,local,safety personnel if they have anyquestions or concerns.Persons handling molten bisphenol-Aneed to exercise particular care.7.First Aid7.1 Consult an appropriate SDS for BPAwith regards to firstaid measures that should be taken.In particular,extreme caremust be observed handling molten BPA as it can cause severethermal burns.8.Safety Precautions8.1 Exercise care to prevent spills and leaks.If they dooccur,only properly protected personnel should remain in thecontaminated area in accorda