Kraft Paper: 30 in Roll Wd, 1,200 ft Roll Lg, 30 lb Roll Wt, 30 lb Basis Wt Model: 5PGL6 vs Zoro Select Kraft Paper 12 inch 900 Ft. 40 Lb. Basis Weight 900 ft. 12": which is safer?

Zoro Select Kraft Paper 12 inch 900 Ft. 40 Lb. Basis Weight 900 ft. 12" is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Kraft Paper: 30 in Roll Wd, 1,200 ft Roll Lg, 30 lb Roll Wt, 30 lb Basis Wt Model: 5PGL6

International Paper

Kraft Paper: 30 in Roll Wd, 1,200 ft Roll Lg, 30 lb Roll Wt, 30 lb Basis Wt Model: 5PGL6

PFAS grade

C 70/100

Overall grade

F 50/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 5

Material

kraft paper, uncoated

Confidence

78%

PossibleInk residue (recycled kraft)

PossibleRosin sizing compounds

PossibleChlorine residue from bleaching (if bleached)

Why this gradeBuy

Our pick

Zoro Select Kraft Paper 12 inch 900 Ft. 40 Lb. Basis Weight 900 ft. 12"

International Paper

Zoro Select Kraft Paper 12 inch 900 Ft. 40 Lb. Basis Weight 900 ft. 12"

PFAS grade

C 70/100

Overall grade

F 62/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Kraft paper, unbleached or minimally processed cellulose

Confidence

82%

PossibleMineral oil or paraffin coatings

PossibleMicrobial contamination (post-purchase)

Why this gradeBuy

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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