Glad · Grease-Resistant Paper Products
Bagcraft Grease-Resistant Paper Wraps and Liners
Skip; grease-resistant coating source unknown, PFAS risk unclear.
Grease-resistant food paper typically requires water and oil repellent coatings. Glad discloses no PFAS information or independent verification for this product.
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Material
paper with grease-resistant coating, composition 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
Bagcraft Grease-Resistant Paper Wraps are paper stock treated with a proprietary grease-resistant coating. The specific chemical identity of this coating is not publicly disclosed by Glad, which is the critical gap: grease-resistant coatings on food-contact paper historically relied on PFAS compounds (especially PFOA and PFOS) to repel oils and moisture, though newer non-PFAS alternatives now exist. Without ingredient transparency, the safety profile cannot be fully assessed.
The brand's record and disclosure
Glad (SC Johnson subsidiary) does not publicly disclose the chemical composition of its grease-resistant coatings on food-wrap products. The company has no prominent PFAS phase-out announcement for food packaging, unlike some competitors who have committed to PFAS-free formulations. Glad does list general certifications for food contact compliance, but ingredient-level transparency for specialty coatings remains absent from publicly available sources.
How it compares in its category
Grease-resistant food wraps occupy a middle tier of disclosure risk. Many manufacturers (including Bagcraft under other brands) have transitioned to PFAS-free alternatives using silicone or wax-based coatings; however, Glad's silence on this transition is notable. Uncoated parchment paper and certified PFAS-free wax wraps are more transparent alternatives, though less convenient for high-grease foods.
If you buy it
Reserve this product for occasional short-term wrapping (sandwiches, baked goods, moderate-fat foods) rather than extended storage or direct contact with hot, fatty foods. Do not use in microwave or oven. Store in a cool, dry place to minimize any potential migration from the coating. Consider replacing with uncoated or certified PFAS-free alternatives for regular use.
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.”
Grease-resistant coating composition (unknown)
Glad does not disclose whether this coating contains PFAS, silicone, wax, or other chemistry. Historical industry practice favored PFAS for this function, raising concern absent confirmation of PFAS-free formulation.
Migration of coating components into food
Any polymer coating on food-contact paper can leach into fatty foods, especially if heated. Risk is low for brief contact at room temperature but increases with heat, prolonged contact, or high-fat content.
Bleaching agent residues
No specific recalls or reports of chlorine or peroxide residues in Glad food wraps. Standard food-grade paper manufacturing should minimize this, but not independently verified for this product.
Ink or printing contaminants (if printed)
If this product includes printed branding, food-contact safety depends on ink composition. Glad has not reported issues, but ink heavy metals or solvents are a category risk if printing is external and migrates inward.
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.
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