67/100

Plastics

Thermal Paper Receipts

Low burden — Thermal Paper Receipts is a relatively low-burden choice.

Handling glossy receipts, especially with lotion.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
3
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
2

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 67 places thermal paper receipts in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. The coating is often BPA/BPS, absorbed through skin — more so with hand sanitizer or lotion on. Skip the paper receipt when you can.

Cleaner swap → Decline receipts; go digital; wash hands.
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Frequently asked questions

Is thermal paper receipts a toxic exposure?

Thermal Paper Receipts has a Detox Score of 67 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. The coating is often BPA/BPS, absorbed through skin — more so with hand sanitizer or lotion on. Skip the paper receipt when you can.

What is a safer alternative to thermal paper receipts?

A lower-exposure swap for thermal paper receipts is: Decline receipts; go digital; wash hands. The coating is often BPA/BPS, absorbed through skin — more so with hand sanitizer or lotion on. Skip the paper receipt when you can.

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