Today I came to know that thermal papers contain dangerous levels of BPA and BPS , even more than plastic bottles. Is this true? are these sources credible?
www.pca.state.mn.us
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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BPA and BPS in thermal paper
Thermal paper is thin with a slick feel or sheen finish and discolors easily when scratched.
Handling of thermal paper: Implications for dermal exposure to bisphenol A and its alternatives - PMC
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disrupting chemical used in a wide range of consumer products including photoactive dyes used in thermal paper. Recent studies have shown that dermal absorption of BPA can occur when handling these papers. Yet, ...
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Turning Up the Heat on Thermal Paper Receipts
When you are spending money at a store, the cost may be more than the amount shown on the cash register receipt. According to some researchers, there is a cost to health. That’s because handling the receipt transfers a chemical known to have hormone-disruptive properties to the skin from where...
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Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council
Article: BPA-Coated Till Receipts -- don’t recycle (don’t touch?)
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