Fabri-Kal · Disposable Food Service Containers
Fabri-Kal Kal-Tainer 8 Ounce Squat White Container 10 / CS
Lower concern. Standard PP food container with no reported PFAS treatment.
Fabri-Kal's squat PP container is standard food-contact plastic with no disclosed fluorochemical coatings or grease-resistant treatments. No public PFAS risk signals identified.
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polypropylene (PP) container, uncoated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
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
This is a polypropylene (PP, plastic #5) rigid container, uncoated. PP is one of the safest plastics for food contact because it has a higher melting point (~160°C) than many alternatives, resists leaching across normal use conditions, and contains no BPA or phthalates in its base resin. The squat 8 oz design is typical for takeout, deli, and prepared food storage where durability and stackability matter.
The brand's record and disclosure
Fabri-Kal is a long-established US manufacturer of foodservice packaging with FDA compliance documentation for their PP containers. The company does not publicly disclose PFAS treatment status for this product line, and no independent testing or recalls related to chemical migration have been documented. They maintain standard food-contact certifications but transparency on emerging contaminants remains minimal.
How it compares in its category
PP rigid containers are mid-tier for food safety: safer than polystyrene (foam) or older PVC, comparable to PET (plastic #1), but less neutral than glass or stainless steel. Fabri-Kal's squat containers are durable workhorse products widely used in commercial kitchens and retail prepared food, suggesting acceptable performance over decades of use. Costs are lower than name-brand alternatives like Pactiv or Anchor Hocking, with similar material safety profiles.
If you buy it
Do not microwave or heat above 120°C; PP softens and may warp, though leaching risk is low even when warm. Keep away from strong solvents (oils, alcohols above 20% ABV) which can degrade the plastic over time. Replace if visibly scratched, clouded, or cracked, as degraded surfaces may shed microplastics. Hand wash or use gentle dishwasher cycles; the container will last 1, 2 years with regular commercial use or several years for storage.
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.”
BPA / BPS
PP resin does not contain BPA or its replacements. No additives of this class are reported in Fabri-Kal's standard formulation.
Phthalates
PP is a non-plasticized plastic; phthalates are not used in PP manufacture for rigidity. Not a concern in this material class.
Microplastics migration when heated
Heating PP above 120°C or repeated microwave use can cause surface degradation and shedding of fine plastic particles, especially if the container is scratched. Risk is low during normal cold or warm food storage but rises with thermal stress.
Coating degradation and leachables
This container is uncoated; no enamel, resin liners, or protective films are present. Degradation risk is minimal compared to coated metal or ceramic alternatives.
Opacity loss and structural integrity over time
Long-term use of PP containers can result in clouding, crazing (fine cracks), and weakening of the plastic matrix, especially if exposed to UV light, harsh detergents, or repeated thermal cycling. This does not pose direct chemical safety risk but signals material fatigue.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% 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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