F

Is ACT II PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, ACT II averages F (25/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Act II Butter Lovers Microwave Popcorn

ACT II

Butter Lovers Microwave Popcorn

paper/paperboard microwave bag with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern, grease-resistant packaging commonly uses PFAS; no brand transparency; skip if lower-PFAS alternatives available.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

ACT II Butter Microwave Popcorn

ACT II

Butter Microwave Popcorn

Paper/cardboard microwaveable popcorn bag with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS concern due to grease-resistant bag coating; limited public transparency from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Act II Microwave Popcorn Xtreme Butter

ACT II

Microwave Popcorn Xtreme Butter

paper-based microwave popcorn bag with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or choose with caution, microwave popcorn bags commonly use PFAS-based grease barriers, but Act II provides no disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Act II Movie Theater Butter Microwave Popcorn

ACT II

Movie Theater Butter Microwave Popcorn

paper/cardboard microwave pouch with greaseproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you verify the pouch lining, greaseproof popcorn bags commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

ACT II Butter Microwave Popcorn Mini Bags

ACT II

Butter Microwave Popcorn Mini Bags

Paper bag with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or seek PFAS-tested popcorn; microwave popcorn bags are a known PFAS concern category.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Act II Kettle Corn Microwave Popcorn

ACT II

Kettle Corn Microwave Popcorn

paper/cardboard popcorn bag with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Higher concern due to grease-resistant bag coating; avoid or seek PFAS-free alternative.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

ACT II Microwave Popcorn Butter 2.75 oz 36/Carton

ACT II

Microwave Popcorn Butter 2.75 oz 36/Carton

paperboard box with grease-resistant internal coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or seek PFAS-free popcorn; grease-resistant microwave bags commonly use fluorinated coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Act II Butter Microwave Popcorn, 2.75 oz., 3-Count Bags, Size: 8.25 oz

ACT II

Butter Microwave Popcorn, 2.75 oz., 3-Count Bags, Size: 8.25 oz

paper bag with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or research, microwave popcorn bags commonly use PFAS for grease resistance; no brand disclosure available.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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