Kraft Paper: 30 in Roll Wd, 1,200 ft Roll Lg, 30 lb Roll Wt, 30 lb Basis Wt Model: 5PGL6 vs Unbleached Butcher Paper Rolls: which is safer?
Unbleached Butcher Paper Rolls is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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Kraft Paper: 30 in Roll Wd, 1,200 ft Roll Lg, 30 lb Roll Wt, 30 lb Basis Wt Model: 5PGL6
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleInk residue (recycled kraft)
PossibleRosin sizing compounds
PossibleChlorine residue from bleaching (if bleached)
Our pick
Katom
Unbleached Butcher Paper Rolls
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleInk or printing residue (if printed)
PossibleMineral oil contamination (recycled fiber source)
PossibleMoisture-borne bacterial or mold growth
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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