[3] It is used in the production of tank and pipe linings, industrial flooring, road and bridge deck toppings, structural adhesives, grouts, coatings and electrical varnishes.

[4] BPF is also utilized in liners, lacquers, adhesives, plastics, and the coating of drinks and food cans.

The overarching implications of these hormonal changes for humans are decreases in testosterone secretions, especially in male testes, and increases in the activity of estrogen.

The effects are greatest in the fetal testis, which is primed to be more easily affected due to its plasticity and massive period of growth.

"Exposure s in utero may program the diseases of the testis, prostate, kidney and abnormalities in the immune system, and cause tumors, uterine hemorrhage during pregnancy and polycystic ovary".