Is Georgia-Pacific PFAS-free?
Across 16 graded products, Georgia-Pacific averages F (39/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 5 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Georgia-Pacific C or better, safest first
Georgia-Pacific
KP640 Kraft Paper, 40#
Uncoated kraft paper, 40 lb weight
Uncoated kraft paper carries lower PFAS concern for food contact.
⚠Risky category by default
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Butcher Paper, Natural, 48" x 25' (PAC5812)
Kraft paper, uncoated or minimal coating
Lower concern. Natural butcher paper typically uncoated or wax-lined.
⚠Risky category by default
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Unbleached Butcher Paper Rolls
unbleached kraft paper, cellulose fiber
Lower concern. Unbleached paper food contact uses rarely need PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Kraft Paper Roll
kraft paper, no specified coating
Lower concern. Bare kraft paper unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Boxery Brown Kraft Paper Roll
kraft paper, unbleached cellulose
Lower concern. Bare kraft paper is inherently PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Georgia-Pacific
Vanity Fair Extra Absorbent Everyday Napkins
wood pulp with grease-resistant coating (formulation unspecified)
Elevated PFAS risk typical for grease-resistant napkins; no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Georgia Pacific 1/8-Fold Two-Ply Dinner Napkins
Virgin/recycled wood pulp with unspecified wet-strength and grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact GP for coating disclosure, napkins rarely disclose PFAS-containing water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Georgia Pacific Acclaim 1/4 Fold Paper Dinner Napkins
Bleached virgin wood pulp with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until Georgia-Pacific discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant napkins warrant PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Georgia Pacific Mini Morning Napkins
Virgin wood pulp napkin with grease-resistant treatment (likely fluorinated)
Skip or seek transparent alternative, grease-resistant napkins commonly contain PFAS, Georgia-Pacific discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Preference Dinner Napkins
Virgin fiber/virgin tissue with grease-resistant coating
Skip, grease-resistant dinner napkins carry PFAS risk; the brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Acclaim Luncheon Napkin
virgin wood pulp with grease-resistant coating (type undisclosed)
Skip until Georgia-Pacific discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Georgia- Pacific GPC 960-19 1-Ply Beverage Napkin
Cellulose (paper) with undisclosed grease-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS-concerned; Georgia-Pacific does not disclose coating chemistry on beverage napkins.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Dixie 1-Ply
Paper with grease-resistant treatment (composition unspecified)
Skip until Georgia-Pacific discloses grease-resistant coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Alliance Butcher Paper 40 lb. Bleached White Kraft 18" x 1000' 1 Roll
bleached kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
Butcher paper likely contains PFAS; Georgia-Pacific discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kraft Unbleached Butcher Paper Roll
kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
Unbleached butcher paper likely has grease-resistant PFAS treatment, unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Gfp Kraft Backing Paper, #30 Brown - 30" X 450'
Kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
Skip; grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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