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Levels of bisphenol-A in thermal paper receipts from Belgium and estimation of human exposure
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Science of the Total Environment . Oct2012, Vol. 435-436, p30-33. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Abstract: Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a commonly used color developer in thermal paper. In this application, BPA is present in its free, unbound form and can be readily released, making thermal paper a potential source for human exposure. In this study, BPA was determined in 44 thermal paper samples collected in Belgium. BPA was detected in all the samples; 73% of the samples had concentrations between 0.9% and 2.1% (between 9 and 21mg BPA/g paper), while the remaining 27% of the samples had concentrations below 0.01% (0.1mg BPA/g paper). The BPA concentrations measured in thermal paper were comparable with those reported in other international studies. Since thermal paper is a feedstock for paper recycling processes, contamination of other “BPA-free” papers can occur. An estimation of human exposure through thermal paper results in a median intake of 445ng BPA/day for the general population, which corresponds to an exposure of 6.4ng/kg bw/day for a person of 70kg. The exposure of those people who come occupationally in contact with thermal paper can be much higher. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00489697
- Volume :
- 435-436
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Science of the Total Environment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 79872146
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.07.001