Butcher Paper Co. · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Butcher Paper Rolls BP3640W
High risk butcher paper. PFAS-treated coatings common in category.
Butcher paper rolls typically use grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS, though not confirmed for this model. Brand provides no PFAS disclosure or testing data.
The safe swap
Butcher Paper Co.
ULINE Butcher Paper Sheets
70/100 safety
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Material
paper with grease-resistant coating
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
Butcher Paper Co. BP3640W is paper stock with a grease-resistant coating designed to withstand contact with raw and processed meats. The coating composition is not disclosed by the brand. In this product category, grease resistance is almost universally achieved with fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or, less commonly, silicone or wax-based alternatives. Since Butcher Paper Co. does not publicly specify their coating chemistry, PFAS presence cannot be ruled out and is statistically likely.
The brand's record and disclosure
Butcher Paper Co. has no publicly available certifications (e.g., PFAS-free, NSF, or GOTS) and does not disclose coating chemistry on product pages or safety documentation reviewed in the public record. The brand has not issued a position statement on PFAS in their product line. This silence is material: competitors in the butcher paper segment increasingly market PFAS-free alternatives, making non-disclosure a notable gap in transparency.
How it compares in its category
Most commodity butcher paper rolls (white, bleached, grease-resistant) rely on PFAS-based coatings as a cost-effective standard. Some competitors now offer certified PFAS-free butcher paper at similar price points, using silicone or hybrid coatings. BP3640W carries no third-party certification distinguishing it from the PFAS-heavy norm, suggesting it likely uses conventional fluorinated formulations. Without brand certification, this product sits in the higher-risk segment of the market.
If you buy it
Use BP3640W for dry storage and room-temperature wrapping of butcher counter items only. Do not use it for high-heat cooking, smoking, or direct contact with hot food surfaces, as heat can accelerate migration of coating compounds into food. Limit storage duration for fatty meats; PFAS compounds preferentially migrate into lipid-rich foods over time. Consider switching to a certified PFAS-free alternative for frequent or long-term food contact, especially if handling fatty cuts or organ meats.
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 (fluorinated compounds)
Butcher paper grease resistance is conventionally achieved with PFAS. Absence of brand disclosure or PFAS-free certification makes fluorinated coating probable. These compounds accumulate in blood and organs with repeated exposure via food contact.
Microplastics or coating degradation into food
If coating is polymer-based (common in cheap butcher paper), mechanical wear or heat exposure can cause particle shedding. No brand testing data is publicly available on coating durability or particle release under normal use.
Bleach residues in paper pulp
BP3640W is white and likely chlorine-bleached. Standard paper safety regulations limit bleach residues; no specific recalls or contamination reports for this brand are on record.
Migration of coating additives at elevated temperatures
If used near heat or in smokers, coating additives (including plasticizers or stabilizers) may migrate into food. Butcher paper is not rated for direct heat contact, but the risk rises with misuse.
Bacterial growth if paper becomes damp during storage
Paper substrate itself is susceptible to mold and bacterial colonization if stored in humid conditions. Coating does not prevent this. Proper storage in dry, cool conditions mitigates risk.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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.
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