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Is Dart Container PFAS-free?

Across 16 graded products, Dart Container 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

Dart 8.5 oz Insulated Beverage Cups

Dart Container

Dart 8.5 oz Insulated Beverage Cups

Polycoated paperboard with proprietary grease/moisture barrier

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Dart publicly commits to PFAS-free barriers; insulated cups often hide fluorinated coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Insulated Beverage Cups 16 fl oz 20 Count

Dart Container

Dart Insulated Beverage Cups 16 fl oz 20 Count

polystyrene foam with waterproof/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, insulated foam cups often use PFAS coatings; Dart does not disclose, making assessment impossible.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Container Dccdwtg16w 16 oz Hot Cup - Pack of 30, Size: 3.7 inch

Dart Container

Dccdwtg16w 16 oz Hot Cup - Pack of 30, Size: 3.7 inch

Paperboard hot cup with water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip if concerned about PFAS; many hot cups use fluorinated coatings, ask Dart directly or choose uncoated alternatives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

DART Insulated Foam Hot and Cold Cup

Dart Container

DART Insulated Foam Hot and Cold Cup

expanded polystyrene foam with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Dart discloses coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free standards.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart 12x16g 12 oz Cafe G Foam Cup Case of 1000

Dart Container

Dart 12x16g 12 oz Cafe G Foam Cup Case of 1000

Expanded polystyrene foam with water/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, foam food packaging commonly contains fluorinated coatings, Dart discloses nothing about PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart 32TJ32 32 Oz. Customizable Cold And Hot Beverage Cup

Dart Container

Dart 32TJ32 32 Oz. Customizable Cold And Hot Beverage Cup

Foam polystyrene cup with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, foam food service cups commonly use PFAS-based grease barriers; no transparency from Dart.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Cafe G Foam Hot/Cold Cups

Dart Container

Dart Cafe G Foam Hot/Cold Cups

Polystyrene foam with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, foam cups typically use PFAS-based grease barriers; Dart discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Hot Paper Cups

Dart Container

Dart Hot Paper Cups

paper with polymer/wax grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Dart directly; hot paper cups often use fluorinated coatings but Dart discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart ProPlanet Hinged Take-Out Container

Dart Container

Dart ProPlanet Hinged Take-Out Container

Molded fiber/paperboard with proprietary coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Dart discloses coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart ProPlanet 8" x 8" 3-Compartment Compostable Fiber Hinged Take-Out Container

Dart Container

Dart ProPlanet 8" x 8" 3-Compartment Compostable Fiber Hinged Take-Out Container

Compostable fiber (plant-based pulp) with unknown water/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Dart discloses coating chemistry; compostable fiber containers often use fluorinated PFAS for grease resistance.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Compostable Molded Fiber Hinged Trays ProPlanet Seal

Dart Container

Dart Compostable Molded Fiber Hinged Trays ProPlanet Seal

molded fiber with unspecified water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless brand confirms coating is PFAS-free; molded fiber food trays often use fluorinated water barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Compostable Molded Fiber Hinged Trays

Dart Container

Dart Compostable Molded Fiber Hinged Trays

Molded fiber (sugarcane bagasse/wood pulp) with waterproofing coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; compostable claim doesn't guarantee PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Compostable Fiber Take-Out Bowl 24 oz.

Dart Container

Dart Compostable Fiber Take-Out Bowl 24 oz.

Compostable fiber (plant-based) with unspecified grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Dart discloses coating chemistry, compostable fiber bowls often use PFAS-based water/grease barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Compostable Fiber Hinged Containers ProPlanet Seal 6.34 x 9.06 x 1.97

Dart Container

Dart Compostable Fiber Hinged Containers ProPlanet Seal 6.34 x 9.06 x 1.97

Compostable fiber (pulp-based) with likely water/grease barrier coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Dart discloses coating chemistry; compostable fiber containers often use PFAS-based water barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Compostable Rectangular Fiber Take-Out Container 30-32 oz. 300/Case

Dart Container

Dart Compostable Rectangular Fiber Take-Out Container 30-32 oz. 300/Case

Fiber pulp (compostable) with unspecified moisture/grease barrier coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating transparency improves; compostable fiber containers often use fluorinated barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart 20-24 oz. Compostable Rectangular Fiber Take-Out Container

Dart Container

Dart 20-24 oz. Compostable Rectangular Fiber Take-Out Container

Fiber-based container with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, fiber food containers often use PFAS-based grease barriers; Dart provides no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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