Thermal receipt paper changes color when exposed to heat and comes in various sizes, lengths, and colors. Some types contain Bisphenol A, which has health risks.
Thermal receipt paper is widely used in commercial transactions, such as those conducted in shops and restaurants. This special paper changes color when exposed to heat. When making a purchase, a person can have several options, such as diameter, length and color. While this receipt paper is commonly fine, there are some heavy-duty varieties, which are popular in some industries. People should be aware that there is some concern about the health risks associated with the use of varieties made with bisphenol A.
Sensitivity to heat is generally the distinguishing feature of thermal receipt paper. If it is placed under a heat lamp, under a hot plate, or left on a window sill on a sunny day, it will generally change color and may become unreadable. It usually turns black, but it is possible for it to change to other colors. Individuals should note that it is not the paper that reacts to heat, but rather a coating that is placed over the paper.
There is a wide variety of varieties available for those interested in purchasing thermal receipt paper. One choice a consumer will have to make is the width and diameter of the paper. This choice is usually determined more by the type of printer being used than by preference. When it comes to selecting document length, an individual may have more freedom to base the decision on personal choice.
Thermal receipt paper can be a single sheet or it can be multi-layered. Some vendors even offer the card pre-printed with information that is standard in some industries. For example, a dry cleaning business may be able to purchase thermal receipt paper with pre-printed terms and conditions for using dry cleaning services. In addition to potentially saving time, another benefit of this is that it will help a business save ink or the need for separate articles to communicate this information. Consumers may also be able to choose from a variety of colors, such as blue, green, and pink.
There are some concerns about the use of thermal receipt paper that contains a chemical called Bisphenol A. Some organizations have lobbied to ban the use of thermal paper that contains this chemical. It has been found that bisphenol A can be transferred to the skin by simply holding a receipt for a few seconds. This has led some to question the effects that could occur if the chemical is then absorbed through the skin or otherwise ingested. All thermal receipt paper is BPA free.
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