20/09/2026
Because the BPA or BPS on a receipt is “free form” (meaning it is loosely coated on the surface rather than chemically bound to the paper), it easily rubs off onto your skin and absorbs into your bloodstream within seconds of contact.
Hormone Disruption:
Both BPA and BPS are potent endocrine disruptors that mimic the hormone estrogen.
Cancer Links:
Studies by advocacy groups like the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) link prolonged bisphenol exposure to hormone-sensitive cancers, including breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Heart Attack Links:
Endocrine disruptors can also interfere with your cardiovascular and metabolic systems. Regular exposure has been tied to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, which significantly elevate the risk of cardiovascular events like a heart attack.
