Aplin Films · Butcher & Deli Paper
Grease-Resistant Paper Wraps And Liners
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or third-party test results.
Grease-resistant food packaging typically uses fluorochemical coatings, often PFAS-based. Aplin Films provides no public disclosure of materials or PFAS status.
The safe swap
Aplin Films
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
paper with grease-resistant coating, unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Aplin Films' grease-resistant paper wraps use a coating applied to paper substrate to repel oils and moisture, but the company does not publicly disclose the chemical identity of this coating. Grease-resistant food-contact paper coatings are conventionally formulated with fluorinated compounds (PFAS-class), silicone-based polymers, or wax blends. Without third-party testing or manufacturer transparency, it is impossible to determine which chemistry is used here, making independent safety verification impossible. This opacity is the primary concern, not the paper base itself.
The brand's record and disclosure
Aplin Films has not made public statements about coating chemistry, PFAS content, or third-party safety certifications for this product line. No peer-reviewed testing, regulatory filings, or voluntary disclosure of materials composition are on record. The brand's silence on a hazard class of known regulatory and health concern is a red flag in food-packaging contexts. This lack of transparency contrasts sharply with competitors who voluntarily test for and disclose PFAS-free or PFAS-reduced formulations.
How it compares in its category
Many grease-resistant paper liners on the market now carry third-party certifications (e.g., GRAS status, FDA compliance letters, or independent PFAS testing) or explicit marketing of PFAS-free coatings using silicone or polyester alternatives. Uncoated parchment paper and silicone-coated alternatives avoid synthetic chemistry entirely. Aplin Films' product offers no such assurance, placing it at a disadvantage in a category where safer, certified options are readily available at comparable cost.
If you buy it
Do not use for high-heat applications (above 200C/390F) without first confirming coating stability, as fluorinated coatings can degrade and release fumes. Store in cool, dry conditions to minimize coating leachate risk. Replace liners if coating shows cracking, peeling, or discoloration. Most importantly: contact the manufacturer to request the specific coating chemistry and independent safety data before use; silence on this point should be treated as a barrier to informed consent.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
PFAS in grease-resistant coating (per separate PFAS assessment)
Conventional grease-resistant paper coatings often contain PFOA, PFOS, or other fluorinated compounds; Aplin Films provides no chemical disclosure to rule this out. This is the primary reason for the skip verdict.
Silicone or polyester leachates (if used as PFAS alternative)
If the coating is silicone or polyester-based instead of fluorinated, leaching risk is low under normal conditions, but no public testing confirms which technology is used.
Thermal degradation of coating
Unspecified coating chemistry means heat tolerance is unknown; some grease-resistant polymers release volatile compounds when heated above their glass transition temperature.
Migration of coating monomers or plasticizers to food
Incomplete polymerization or use of unregulated additives in the coating could lead to low-level migration to fatty or acidic foods, but without ingredient disclosure this cannot be assessed.
Chlorine or heavy metals in coating (if recycled or contaminated feedstock used)
No public record of Aplin Films testing or certifying recycled content or feedstock purity; contamination is unlikely but unverified.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
Safer alternatives in Butcher & Deli Paper
Aplin Films
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
Natural bleached kraft paper, no specified coating
Lower concern. Uncoated butcher paper unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Safeseal
IDL Packaging PFAS-Free Grease-Proof Paper Sheets
grease-proof paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Claim unverified; grease-proof coatings historically use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sappi Fine Papers
IDL Packaging PFAS-Free Grease-Proof Paper Sheets
paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand claims PFAS-free. No independent verification found. Proceed with caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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