[owenso]

Hello,

  Bisphenol a has been a hot topic these years. However, the general discussion about this thing is only about its health harzards. I wonder if anyone can provide me with the mechanism of how bisphenol a actually works in making plastics. I have searched for long but there is no answer. I will be very greatful if you can answer my problem.

[Borek]

This is not a direct answer, but perhaps that will help you start:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epoxy_resin#Chemistry

I recall reading a page on epoxy resins/adhesives that addressed the question in more details, but I can't locate it right now.