Huhtamaki · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
(PA-8595) Sandwich/Deli-Paper, 12x12, Blue/White Checkered, Grease Resistant
Skip. Grease-resistant food paper often contains PFAS without disclosure.
Huhtamaki discloses no PFAS information for this grease-resistant deli paper. Grease-resistant coatings on food packaging commonly contain PFAS; buyer should contact manufacturer for coating details or choose uncoated alternatives.
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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
This is paper stock treated with a grease-resistant coating to repel oils and moisture during food contact. Huhtamaki does not publicly specify the chemical nature of this coating on the PA-8595 product sheet. Grease-resistant food papers historically rely on fluorinated compounds (PFAS-family chemicals) as the most durable and cost-effective option, though some manufacturers have moved to non-fluorinated alternatives. Without disclosed composition, you cannot verify whether this product contains legacy PFAS, emerging PFAS substitutes, or safer chemistries.
The brand's record and disclosure
Huhtamaki is a large Finnish food-packaging manufacturer with no published commitment to PFAS phase-out or full ingredient transparency on food-contact papers. The company has not issued voluntary PFAS-free certifications for this product line. Industry-wide, deli and sandwich papers remain one of the least transparent product categories; Huhtamaki's silence on coating chemistry is consistent with sector norms but does not indicate safety.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial deli papers, including Huhtamaki's, likely contain PFAS or fluorinated alternatives due to performance demands. Certified PFAS-free sandwich papers exist (e.g., some Ahlstrom products, specialty suppliers), though they cost more and may have slightly shorter grease-hold times. Uncoated kraft paper or beeswax-coated paper wraps are safer alternatives for non-oily foods but perform poorly with deli meats and cheese.
If you buy it
Do not heat or microwave this product in direct contact with food, as grease-resistant coatings can degrade and leach into moisture-rich items. Use only for room-temperature or cold storage of pre-packaged deli items. Replace rolls every 6-12 months to avoid degraded coating particles. If your source allows, request product material safety data sheets (MSDS) from Huhtamaki to confirm coating type before purchase.
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.”
PFAS (fluorinated grease-resistant coating)
Composition undisclosed; grease-resistant papers of this type historically contain PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, or alternatives like GenX); no independent testing on record for this specific SKU; brand offers no PFAS-free claim.
Coating degradation and leaching under heat
Grease-resistant coatings can break down when exposed to warmth or extended contact with acidic/oily foods; degraded coating particles may transfer to food; microwave use not recommended by category.
Bleach and processing chemical residues
Paper bleaching (common in food-contact grades) may leave trace chlorine or hydrogen peroxide; Huhtamaki uses standard pulp mills with no known contamination reports for this product; risk is low but unquantified without material testing.
Microplastics from coating shedding
If coating is synthetic polymer-based rather than pure fluorine compound, mechanical wear or folding may shed small particles into food; risk increases with repeated use or handling of the same sheet.
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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