Glad · Grease-Resistant Paper Products
Brand Buzz Glad Parchment Paper - Single Pack
Parchment paper grease coating composition unclear; skip if concerned.
Glad parchment paper uses a moisture and grease-resistant coating but does not disclose treatment chemistry. Composition unknown; safer alternatives include uncoated kraft paper.
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Material
cellulose 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
Glad Parchment Paper is cellulose paper treated with a grease-resistant silicone or fluorocarbon coating to prevent food sticking and oil penetration. The coating is the critical variable: if fluorocarbon-based, PFAS compounds may be present; if silicone-based, the risk profile differs substantially. Glad has not publicly disclosed the exact coating chemistry for this product, making independent assessment difficult. The paper substrate itself (cellulose) is food-safe, but the coating's composition and stability under heat determine actual safety.
The brand's record and disclosure
Glad (owned by Clorox Company) does not maintain a public PFAS transparency statement specific to parchment paper products. The company has faced scrutiny over PFAS in other product lines (notably food-storage bags), but has not issued a blanket commitment to PFAS-free manufacturing. Glad provides no third-party certifications (e.g., GOTS, OEKO-TEX) or independent test results for parchment paper coating composition. Silence on this ingredient in a product category where PFAS is common signals either use of legacy formulations or lack of consumer-facing transparency.
How it compares in its category
Parchment paper is inherently safer than plastic food wrap (which carries BPA/BPS and microplastic risks) and generally regarded as the better choice for oven use versus plastic. However, premium alternatives like If You Care (certified PFAS-free) or Unbleached, silicone-coated parchment from specialty brands explicitly disclose coating type and source. Mass-market brands like Glad, Reynolds, and store generics rarely publish coating details, making this product neither exceptional nor uniquely risky within its tier. Price and availability trade against lack of transparency.
If you buy it
Use only up to the manufacturer's stated heat limit, typically 420-450°F; do not use under broiler or direct flame, as overheating may degrade the coating and release volatile compounds. Replace the roll if coating visibly flakes, discolors, or begins to separate from the paper. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture-induced coating breakdown. If PFAS exposure is a household priority, switch to brands with explicit PFAS-free or silicone-only certifications instead.
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.”
Fluorocarbon/PFAS in grease-resistant coating
Parchment paper grease coatings have historically used PFOA or related PFAS compounds; Glad does not disclose its specific coating type, so PFAS presence cannot be ruled out despite regulatory phase-outs in some markets.
Coating degradation and volatilization at high heat
If the coating degrades above manufacturer limits, any fluorocarbon or silicone polymers may release fumes. No recalls or complaints on record for Glad Parchment Paper, but risk increases if product is misused (broiler, direct flame) or stored improperly.
Bleach residue in paper substrate
Most commercial parchment papers are chlorine-bleached during manufacturing; residual bleach is considered food-safe at regulatory limits, but unbleached alternatives exist for consumers concerned with chemical processing.
Microfiber or fiber shedding into food
Parchment paper is stable and does not shed microfibers into food under normal baking conditions. No documented cases with Glad or similar brands; cellulose fiber is not a known contaminant route.
Migration of coating into fatty foods
Silicone and some fluorocarbon coatings are intentionally designed to resist oil penetration without migration; no safety alerts or recalls for Glad Parchment Paper on this issue, though fatty foods at high temperature pose theoretical elevated risk if coating is unstable.
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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