Georgia-Pacific · Grease-Resistant Paper Goods
The Boxery Brown Kraft Paper Roll
Lower concern. Bare kraft paper is inherently PFAS-free.
Brown kraft paper is uncoated cellulose with no known PFAS treatment. Georgia-Pacific does not disclose PFAS but standard kraft rolls lack grease-resistant or water-repellent coatings where PFAS typically appears.
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kraft paper, unbleached cellulose
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
The Boxery Brown Kraft Paper Roll is unbleached cellulose pulp, meaning it skips the chlorine-based bleaching step used in white paper. Unbleached kraft retains natural lignin and resins that bind fibers, making it structurally strong without synthetic binders. This process eliminates concerns around chlorine byproducts (dioxins) and reduces chemical residue on food contact surfaces compared to bleached alternatives.
The brand's record and disclosure
Georgia-Pacific (owned by Koch Industries) does not publicly disclose detailed chemical composition or third-party testing for food-contact kraft paper. No major recalls specific to this product or kraft paper line are documented in FDA or CPSC databases. The company has faced criticism for lack of transparency on PFAS and flame retardants in other product categories, but kraft paper itself is not typically treated with these additives.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached kraft paper is among the safest bulk food-wrapping materials available; it avoids the PFAS coatings common in grease-resistant papers and the BPA/phthalate risks in some plastic films. Most competitors (including recycled kraft from other suppliers) pose similar or identical hazard profiles. Georgia-Pacific's kraft rolls are commodity products with minimal differentiation in chemical safety within the unbleached kraft segment.
If you buy it
Unbleached kraft paper is food-safe for dry and moderately moist foods at room temperature. Avoid direct contact with hot oily foods or prolonged heat above 200F, as cellulose can char and ink migration from printing may increase. Store rolls in dry conditions to prevent mold growth and degradation. Replace if visible damage, odor, or mold appears.
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.”
Bleach byproducts (dioxins)
Unbleached kraft avoids chlorine bleaching, so dioxin contamination is not a concern. Bleached white paper kraft can carry trace dioxins; this product does not.
Ink and printing residues (heavy metals, solvents)
If the roll is printed (branding, grid lines), ink migration to fatty or acidic foods is theoretically possible, though FDA-approved printing inks on food-contact kraft are generally safe. No specific recalls for Georgia-Pacific kraft roll printing are documented.
Microbial growth (mold, bacteria)
Cellulose is hygroscopic and can support mold if stored in humid conditions. This is a use and storage hazard, not an inherent chemical one. Proper dry storage eliminates risk.
Chemical additives in kraft pulp (rosin, alum sizing)
Unbleached kraft may contain residual rosin size and alum used in papermaking, but these are typically inert and minimal in food-grade kraft. No safety concerns are established in literature for this product category.
Lignin and natural resin residues
Unbleached kraft retains lignin naturally; lignin is not a toxicological hazard and is present in foods (wood-derived). No chemical safety issue is documented.
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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