Since the 1960s, BPA or bisphenol A, has been used to make certain plastics and resins, particularly those used for food storage. According to the Mayo Clinic, exposure to BPA “is a concern because of possible health effects of BPA on the brain, behavior and prostate gland of fetuses, infants and children. Additional research suggests a possible link between BPA and increased blood pressure.” Silipint could be considered the World Headquarters of BPA free cups. One additional point of concern about BPA is that manufacturers have figured out that consumers don’t want products containing BPA, especially as some regulations are now in place limiting their use. This has led some producers to seek alternate chemicals for their plastic materials so they can still use the desirable “BPA Free” label. Phthalates are often added to create “squeezy” plastics, and some manufacturers are adding BPS (bisphenol-S) which could be even more toxic than BPA.Our FDA-approved, 100% food-grade silicone is also free of BPS, PVC, lead, latex, phthalates, nitrosamines, formaldehyde, and other toxins found in petroleum-based plastics.