Is Hefty PFAS-free?
Across 32 graded products, Hefty averages F (31/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Hefty C or better, safest first
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EcoSave Compostable Plates
Compostable plant-based fiber (bagasse/sugarcane pulp)
Lower concern: compostable plant-fiber plates typically don't require water/grease-resistant coatings that harbor PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Kailwokk 200 Pcs Parchment Paper Baking Sheets,12x16 In Unbleached Non-Stick Precut Parchment Paper,Heavy Duty Flat Baki
unbleached parchment paper, cellulose-based
Lower concern. Parchment paper is traditionally PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
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Food Storage Containers with Lids
Polypropylene (PP) plastic container with lids
Lower concern. Polypropylene containers unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Clear Plastic Hinged Take-Out Containers
polypropylene (PP) plastic
Lower concern; no known PFAS risk from PP hinged containers.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Glad Press'N Seal Food Plastic Wrap
polyethylene with silicone adhesive coating
Skip unless you confirm PFAS-free directly with Clorox (Glad owner); standard grease-resistant plastic wrap often uses PFAS water-repellent coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Stretch Tite Plastic Food Wrap
Polyethylene (PE) with grease/moisture-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS-concerned; standard cling wrap often treated with fluorochemicals despite vague packaging.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Home Select Clear Plastic Food Wrap
Polyethylene (PE) film, likely with grease-resistant coating
Skip or research further, grease-resistant food wrap often uses PFAS; Hefty discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bagcraft Grease-Resistant Paper Liners
Paper with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip unless PFAS-free certification is added; grease resistance typically signals fluorinated treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Custom Grease Resistant Food Wrapping Paper 11.02" x 11.5" 1000 qty Racetopprint
Paper with grease-resistant coating (type undisclosed)
Skip, grease-resistant food wrap typically contains PFAS; Hefty does not disclose coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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White Grease Proof Paper
Bleached paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip unless Hefty discloses coating chemistry, grease-proof paper historically uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Greaseproof Paper Wraps
Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until Hefty discloses grease-resistant coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Grease-resistant Wrap/Liner, 12 x 12, Yellow
Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip, grease-resistant coatings often contain PFAS, and Hefty does not disclose ingredients.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Supreme 3-Compartment Foam Plates 10 1/4" 200 ct.
expanded polystyrene foam with proprietary grease-resistant coating
Skip, foam plates with grease-resistant coating present moderate PFAS concern; brand provides no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Supreme Foam Plates 6" 320 Count
polystyrene foam with grease-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS-conscious; foam plates with grease barriers often contain legacy PFAS, and Hefty provides no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Everyday Soak Proof Disposable Plates
Coated paperboard with grease-resistant finish (coating type unspecified)
Skip or contact Hefty directly, grease-resistant coating origin unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Super Weight 8 7/8-inch Foam Plate, 220-count
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, presumed grease-resistant coating
Skip unless you confirm Hefty has eliminated fluorinated coatings, foam plates often carry grease-resistant PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Paper Plates Assorted Designs 15 ct
Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until coating is disclosed, grease-resistant paper plates commonly use PFAS-based treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Compostable Printed Paper Plates
Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until coating fully disclosed, compostable alone doesn't rule out PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Everyday Soak Proof Foam Plates
expanded polystyrene foam with liquid-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip, foam plate with unknown water/grease coating carries PFAS risk Hefty won't disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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225-Count Heavy Duty Unbleached Parchment Paper Sheets
unbleached cellulose paper with silicone coating
Likely lower concern; parchment typically uses silicone, not PFAS
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Heavy Duty Unbleached Parchment Paper Sheets
unbleached paper with moisture/grease barrier coating
Unbleached parchment likely has PFAS grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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360 Count 12"x 16" Heavy Duty Parchment Paper Sheets
Silicone-coated or wax-coated paper with grease barrier
Parchment paper likely lower concern, but grease resistance coating not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Katbite Unbleached Parchment Paper Sheets
unbleached wood pulp with silicone coating
Lower concern, but manufacturer silent on PFAS treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wilton Parchment Paper Mega Roll
Silicone-coated paper with grease-resistant treatment
Parchment paper likely needs grease-resistance treatment; PFAS status unclear from manufacturer
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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12x16 inch Heavy Duty Non-Stick Unbleached Parchment Paper
Unbleached paper with silicone non-stick coating
Lower concern. Silicone-coated parchment typically avoids PFAS, but verify with Hefty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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16x24 inch Unbleached Heavy Duty Parchment Paper Sheets 100Pcs Precut Non-Stick Full Parchment Paper for Baking
Cellulose paper with non-stick coating, unspecified
Unbleached parchment likely lower risk, but coating not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Supreme Foam Hinged Lid Container
Polystyrene foam with unspecified surface coating
Skip; foam food packaging often uses fluorinated coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Stock Your Home 6-inch Clamshell Take Out Food Containers
Polypropylene (PP) clamshell with grease-resistant coating
Likely lower PFAS concern, but grease-resistant coating unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Supreme Large Sandwich Foam Hinged Lid Containers
Expanded polystyrene foam with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip; foam food packaging often contains PFAS for grease resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Hoagie Hinged Lid Containers
Polypropylene (PP) with grease-resistant coating
Food containers likely use grease-resistant treatment; unclear if PFAS-based.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Clear Hinged Tray 8" x 8" 125 ct.
polystyrene (PS) with unclear grease-resistant coating
Grease-resistant food trays often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Supreme Foam Hinged Lid 3-Compartment Containers
Expanded polystyrene foam with grease-resistant coating
Skip. Foam food containers likely contain fluorinated grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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