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
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Dart 8.5 oz Insulated Beverage Cups
Polycoated paperboard with proprietary grease/moisture barrier
Skip unless Dart publicly commits to PFAS-free barriers; insulated cups often hide fluorinated coatings.
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Dart Insulated Beverage Cups 16 fl oz 20 Count
polystyrene foam with waterproof/grease-resistant coating
Skip, insulated foam cups often use PFAS coatings; Dart does not disclose, making assessment impossible.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Dccdwtg16w 16 oz Hot Cup - Pack of 30, Size: 3.7 inch
Paperboard hot cup with water-resistant coating
Skip if concerned about PFAS; many hot cups use fluorinated coatings, ask Dart directly or choose uncoated alternatives.
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DART Insulated Foam Hot and Cold Cup
expanded polystyrene foam with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Dart discloses coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free standards.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Dart 12x16g 12 oz Cafe G Foam Cup Case of 1000
Expanded polystyrene foam with water/grease-resistant coating
Skip, foam food packaging commonly contains fluorinated coatings, Dart discloses nothing about PFAS.
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Dart 32TJ32 32 Oz. Customizable Cold And Hot Beverage Cup
Foam polystyrene cup with grease-resistant coating
Skip, foam food service cups commonly use PFAS-based grease barriers; no transparency from Dart.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Dart Cafe G Foam Hot/Cold Cups
Polystyrene foam with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip, foam cups typically use PFAS-based grease barriers; Dart discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Dart Hot Paper Cups
paper with polymer/wax grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip or contact Dart directly; hot paper cups often use fluorinated coatings but Dart discloses nothing.
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Dart ProPlanet Hinged Take-Out Container
Molded fiber/paperboard with proprietary coating
Skip until Dart discloses coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Dart ProPlanet 8" x 8" 3-Compartment Compostable Fiber Hinged Take-Out Container
Compostable fiber (plant-based pulp) with unknown water/grease-resistant coating
Skip until Dart discloses coating chemistry; compostable fiber containers often use fluorinated PFAS for grease resistance.
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Dart Compostable Molded Fiber Hinged Trays ProPlanet Seal
molded fiber with unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip unless brand confirms coating is PFAS-free; molded fiber food trays often use fluorinated water barriers.
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Dart Compostable Molded Fiber Hinged Trays
Molded fiber (sugarcane bagasse/wood pulp) with waterproofing coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; compostable claim doesn't guarantee PFAS-free.
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Dart Compostable Fiber Take-Out Bowl 24 oz.
Compostable fiber (plant-based) with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip unless Dart discloses coating chemistry, compostable fiber bowls often use PFAS-based water/grease barriers.
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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
Skip until Dart discloses coating chemistry; compostable fiber containers often use PFAS-based water barriers.
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Dart Compostable Rectangular Fiber Take-Out Container 30-32 oz. 300/Case
Fiber pulp (compostable) with unspecified moisture/grease barrier coating
Skip until coating transparency improves; compostable fiber containers often use fluorinated barriers.
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Dart 20-24 oz. Compostable Rectangular Fiber Take-Out Container
Fiber-based container with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip, fiber food containers often use PFAS-based grease barriers; Dart provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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