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Multipliers are directionally informed by EPA Exposure Factors Handbook (2011) and CalEPA OEHHA but are not regulatory consensus. See /api/methodology for full disclosure."},"hazard_summary":{"overall_risk":"low","primary_concerns":["Overall risk level: low."],"sensitive_populations":"","exposure_routes":""},"exposure":{"routes":["dermal"],"contact_types":["dermal"],"users":["adult"],"duration":"seconds","frequency":"daily","scenarios":["Dermal contact during handling of Thermal Paper Cash Register Receipts Coated with Bisphenol S or Bisphenol F (seconds contact)"],"notes":"Exposure to Thermal Paper Cash Register Receipts Coated with Bisphenol S or Bisphenol F occurs via dermal."},"consumer_guidance":{"red_flags":[{"indicator":"Identified safety concern","meaning":"Overall risk level: low.","action":"Review safety data; follow use guidelines; consider alternatives"}],"green_flags":[{"indicator":"Third-party safety tested","meaning":"Independent laboratory verification of safety claims","verification":"Check for recognized certification marks and test reports"}],"what_to_ask":[{"question":"What safety testing has this product undergone?","why_it_matters":"Third-party testing provides independent verification of safety claims"}],"alternatives":[{"name":"BPA-free thermal paper receipts","notes":"Eliminates bisphenol exposure while maintaining thermal printing functionality"},{"name":"Inkjet or laser printed receipts","notes":"Uses standard paper without chemical coatings, easier to recycle"}],"notes":null},"regulatory":{"applicable_regulations":[{"jurisdiction":"USA — California","regulation":"California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)","citation":null,"requirements":"Products containing chemicals on the Prop 65 list require clear and reasonable warnings if exposure exceeds safe harbor levels. 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Concerning ingredients listed in materials.concerning[] apply to the category, not necessarily to every named brand. Specific formulations vary by SKU and may have changed since this record was written; consult the brand's current ingredient label before drawing brand-level conclusions.","sources":[{"id":"fda_bpa","type":"reference","notes":"https://www.fda.gov/food/foodadditivesingredients/bisphenola/","inherited_from":"hq-m-chm-000085"},{"id":"ntp_studies","type":"reference","notes":"National Toxicology Program studies on BPS and BPF","inherited_from":"hq-m-chm-000085"},{"id":"california_prop65","type":"reference","notes":"California Prop 65 listing for BPS (if applicable)","inherited_from":"hq-m-chm-000085"}],"meta":{"schema_version":"4.0.0","last_updated":"2026-03-25","timestamp":"2026-05-14T01:24:07.757Z"}}