May 21, 2008 - ...plastic products with BPA.BPA has been used for more than 60 years as the essential ingredient in hard, clear and strong polycarbonate plastic. It also is used to make epoxy coatings sticky and durable, and is used in the U.S. in linings found inside cans from tomato sauce to soda. It's also found in dental sealants, printer ink, lenses and many plastic car parts.Industry scientists -- and the federal Food and Drug Administration -- say the material is safe, and they...