Handling of thermal paper: Implications for dermal exposure to bisphenol A and its alternatives

Volume: 12, Issue: 6, Pages: e0178449 - e0178449
Published: Jun 1, 2017
Abstract
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, regulatory agencies have largely dismissed thermal paper as a major source of BPA exposure. Exposure estimates provided by agencies such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) are based on...
Paper Details
Title
Handling of thermal paper: Implications for dermal exposure to bisphenol A and its alternatives
Published Date
Jun 1, 2017
Journal
Volume
12
Issue
6
Pages
e0178449 - e0178449
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