Glad · Fast Food Wrappers
(2 pack) Glad Cling N Seal Plastic Food Wrap, 200 sq ft Roll
Lower concern than coated cookware or water-repellent coating textiles; standard polyethylene film rarely treated with PFAS, though Glad does not publicly disclose PFAS avoidance.
Glad Cling N Seal is standard LDPE plastic wrap with no known PFAS-containing coatings or intentional Teflon-family coating treatments typical of this product category. Glad makes no public PFAS statement, but virgin polyethylene film formulations are not a known PFAS vector. No third-party testing or certification data available.
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Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Glad Cling N Seal is low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film, a thermoplastic polymer chosen for food contact because it does not naturally leach plasticizers or monomers at room temperature. LDPE is one of the safest plastics for food wrapping: it contains no BPA, phthalates, or volatile organic compounds by formulation. The "cling" property comes from the polymer chain structure itself, not added chemicals, which is why LDPE wraps perform without coatings or adhesives that might introduce contaminants.
The brand's record and disclosure
Glad (owned by Clorox) does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or avoidance commitments for this product. The company has faced no published food-wrap recalls related to chemical contamination. Glad does not list third-party certifications (e.g., NSF, BPA-free claims) on this product's packaging or website, though the material itself (virgin LDPE) does not require such labels to be safe by default. Transparency on PFAS composition remains absent across the Clorox portfolio.
How it compares in its category
LDPE cling wrap is the industry standard and one of the least hazardous food-contact plastics available. Alternatives like PVC (polyvinyl chloride) cling wrap carry greater leaching risk due to added plasticizers; PVC is banned for direct food contact in the EU. Beeswax wraps and silicone covers avoid plastic entirely but are single-use or require washing. Glad's LDPE formulation is typical and represents no elevated risk compared to store-brand LDPE wraps.
If you buy it
Do not heat food while wrapped in LDPE; use it only for cold storage or room-temperature wrapping. At temperatures above 70-80 degrees Celsius, LDPE softens and may transfer to fatty foods, though toxicological risk remains low. Replace the roll if the film becomes brittle, cracked, or discolored, as degraded plastic is more prone to particle shedding. Store rolls away from direct sunlight and heat to extend shelf life and maintain cling performance.
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 leaching
LDPE film does not contain bisphenol A or bisphenol S by formulation. No incidents of BPA contamination from Glad wrap have been reported.
Phthalate plasticizers
LDPE's mechanical properties do not require phthalate additives. This product is not formulated with diethyl phthalate (DEP) or other regulated phthalates.
Microplastics shedding at room temperature
Undamaged LDPE wrap sheds minimal particulates during normal use. Degraded, brittle, or torn film may release small fragments; risk is negligible if product is replaced before severe wear.
Heat-induced leaching or fume release
LDPE is not recommended for hot foods or oven use. At elevated temperatures, softening polymer may transfer trace compounds to fatty foods; Glad's labeling correctly restricts this product to cold storage and does not claim oven-safe use.
Microorganism colonization from storage
LDPE itself is inert to bacterial growth. Risk of foodborne contamination is zero unless the wrapped food was already contaminated before wrapping; this is a food-handling issue, not a material hazard.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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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