Glad · Fast Food Wrappers
Glad Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil BBP0492
Lower PFAS concern; plain aluminum foil carries minimal risk, though Glad does not publicly disclose coating details.
Glad's heavy-duty aluminum foil is a basic commodity product made primarily from aluminum with no known Teflon-family coating coatings. Traditional aluminum foil itself does not require PFAS treatments. Glad does not market this product with PFAS-related claims, and no public lab testing or recalls flag this item as a PFAS risk.
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Aluminum foil (no added coating disclosed)
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 Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil is pure aluminum metal (typically 99%+ purity) with no disclosed coating or lamination. Aluminum foil does not leach significant quantities of metal into food under normal wrapping and room-temperature storage conditions. The "heavy-duty" designation refers to thickness (approximately 0.024 inches), which improves barrier properties and durability but does not change chemical composition. No Teflon-type coating, non-stick coatings, or dyes are used in standard aluminum foil manufacture.
The brand's record and disclosure
Glad (owned by Clorox) does not publicly disclose PFAS content or processing details for this product, though the category standard is minimal. No recalls or safety warnings specific to this SKU are on record. The brand has not published independent third-party testing of heavy metals or coating composition. Clorox's general sustainability messaging does not address PFAS or coating chemistry for aluminum foil products.
How it compares in its category
Plain aluminum foil (coated or uncoated) is a baseline option in food wrapping; it carries lower chemical risk than coated non-stick wraps or parchment with undisclosed treatments. Store brands and name brands (Reynolds, Kirkland, Glad) are chemically similar; differences are primarily in thickness and ease of use. Heavy-duty variants slightly reduce perforation risk during handling but do not reduce material hazards. Aluminum foil has no documented BPA, phthalates, or flame-retardant concerns.
If you buy it
Use for wrapping room-temperature or chilled foods without concern; aluminum foil is food-contact safe under FDA regulations. Avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods (citrus, tomatoes, vinegar) or salt, as these can accelerate minor aluminum dissolution, though the amounts remain negligible for occasional use. Do not use in microwave or direct flame. Store in a cool, dry place; foil rolls have no expiration and do not degrade chemically during normal 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.”
Aluminum leaching
Acidic or salty foods may cause trace aluminum dissolution from foil surface. Levels remain far below dietary concern thresholds under normal wrapping use and are not a practical hazard for occasional or short-term food contact.
Undisclosed coating or treatment chemicals
Glad does not publicly disclose whether this foil carries a silicone or other release agent; standard foil typically has minimal or no coating. No testing or recalls have reported harmful additives in this product.
Microplastics or polymer contamination
Aluminum foil is metal, not plastic, and does not shed microplastics. No polymer fibers or binders are used in standard foil manufacture.
Heavy metals in manufacturing residues
Aluminum foil is a refined metal product; lead, cadmium, and other contaminants are typically absent or below food-contact limits. Glad has not disclosed third-party heavy metal testing for this SKU.
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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