Intermark · Butcher & Deli Paper
Expert Grill Butcher Paper
Butcher paper type; PFAS risk unclear without coating disclosure.
Expert Grill butcher paper is kraft-based with grease resistance, likely water/oil-repellent coated. Brand does not disclose coating chemistry or PFAS status; assume precaution until verified.
The safe swap
Aplin Films
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
Kraft 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
Expert Grill Butcher Paper is kraft paper, a mechanically processed wood pulp material, coated with a grease-resistant finish to prevent oil penetration during storage and transport of meat. The coating chemistry is not publicly disclosed by Intermark. Kraft paper itself is food-safe and unbleached grades avoid chlorine residues, but the protective coating is the unknown variable: it may contain PFAS (fluorinated compounds) to achieve water and grease repellency, or non-fluorinated alternatives like silicone or wax. Without ingredient transparency, the coating's heat stability and leaching behavior cannot be assessed.
The brand's record and disclosure
Intermark Electronics is a materials distributor with no established public record of PFAS disclosure, testing transparency, or certification for food-contact papers. The brand has not published statements on grease-resistant coating formulation or commitment to PFAS phase-out. No major recalls or safety controversies are documented for this specific product line. Absence of certification (such as third-party testing for PFAS in food-contact articles) means buyers cannot verify coating safety claims.
How it compares in its category
Standard butcher paper in the US market is largely unregulated for PFAS content, creating industry-wide disclosure gaps. Some premium brands (e.g., If You Care, Greenline) explicitly market PFAS-free or wax-coated alternatives with third-party verification. Intermark's product offers no such differentiation or testing claims. Compared to uncoated kraft or wax-paper competitors, this product prioritizes grease resistance over transparency, placing it in a mid-tier category where performance is clear but safety sourcing is obscure.
If you buy it
Use this paper for cold or room-temperature meat storage and wrapping only; do not use in ovens, smokers, or direct heat above 80C (176F), as high temperature may accelerate leaching of coating compounds into food or volatilize unknowns. Inspect for tears or delamination before use; discard if coating separates, as it indicates degradation. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture-induced breakdown. For long-term use or high-heat smoking, consider switching to explicitly PFAS-tested brands or parchment paper with disclosed silicone coatings.
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.”
Fluorinated grease-resistant coating (PFAS proxy)
Grease-resistant kraft papers commonly use PFAS (e.g., PFOA, Teflon-type coating) or fluorotelomers in coatings. Intermark has not disclosed coating type. Heating or prolonged contact with fatty foods may increase leaching risk; evidence is stronger for fluorinated coatings than non-fluorinated alternatives.
Chlorine residues from bleached kraft
If this is unbleached kraft (typical for butcher paper), chlorine-based residues are not a concern. If bleached, minimal risk, as food-grade kraft is processed to remove dioxins and chlorinated dioxins are not reported as contaminants in commercially distributed butcher paper.
Ink or printing contamination
No information is available on whether Expert Grill Butcher Paper carries printed branding or graphics on the food-contact side. If printed, heavy-metal-based inks (lead, cadmium) are regulated in food-contact coatings in the US but not universally tested by distributors; direct contact with printed areas should be minimized.
Microplastic or coating shedding
Degraded or loose coatings on kraft paper can shed particles into wrapped food, particularly if paper is crumpled, torn, or exposed to moisture. Intermark's product durability and coating adhesion standards are not publicly specified, so risk is difficult to quantify.
Off-gassing from adhesives or sizing agents
Kraft paper is processed with neutral or weak sizing agents (starches, mineral oils, or rosin) that do not typically off-gas volatile organic compounds at room temperature. Risk of VOC release is low unless the grease-resistant coating contains organic solvents; this is not disclosed.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 55% 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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