The original was deposited on Conservapedia by MKeenes. Shelf life approx. Under a minute. Also posted by by others Shelf life varies. Toilet paper is paper specifically designed to remove traces of faeces from the human lower orifice after defecation. Toilet paper is designed to decompose in a septic tank after use, as opposed to facial tissues, which are not always by design able to do so. Toilet paper is known by many names, some of which include "toilet roll", "dunny paper" and "bathroom tissue".