Intermark · Butcher & Deli Paper
Grill Mark Wood Fiber BBQ Butcher Paper Roll
Skip. Water-resistant coating likely contains PFAS.
Butcher paper with water-resistant treatment typically uses PFAS-based chemistry. Manufacturer provides no PFAS disclosure or testing data. Higher-risk food contact application.
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
wood fiber with water-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
Grill Mark butcher paper is wood fiber (kraft pulp) with an applied water-resistant coating to repel meat juices and grease during smoking and grilling. The water-resistant layer is the critical unknown: standard food-contact paper coatings historically relied on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve grease and moisture barriers, though some manufacturers have begun switching to non-fluorinated alternatives. Without ingredient disclosure from Intermark, the coating composition cannot be verified.
The brand's record and disclosure
Intermark Electronics is a supply-chain company with minimal public transparency on food-contact product safety testing, certifications, or material sourcing. No published statements exist regarding PFAS phase-out, third-party certifications (e.g., NSF, FDA compliance testing), or ingredient disclosure for this specific product. The silence itself is notable given widespread industry scrutiny of PFAS in food-packaging since 2020.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher paper rolls (including competitors like Merkley and Reynolds) carry the same coating-transparency problem. Alternatives include uncoated kraft paper (loses grease resistance), silicone-coated paper (generally PFAS-free but less common in retail), or compostable parchment (higher cost). Grill Mark is mid-market budget positioning, which typically correlates with older coating chemistry rather than reformulation investment.
If you buy it
Use only for smoking/grilling above 250F where PFAS off-gassing risk increases with heat; avoid direct contact with food surfaces if possible (place meat on an elevated rack). Do not microwave or use in ovens below 200F where migration risk is higher without thermal breakdown. Replace rolls annually and store in cool, dry conditions. If PFAS exposure is a household concern, sourcing from brands with published non-PFAS certifications is safer than guessing.
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 in water-resistant coating (graded separately)
See PFAS verdict above: 25/100 score reflects high probability fluorinated compounds are present in the grease-barrier layer.
Coating leaching during high-heat direct contact
If unidentified coating chemistry is present, prolonged contact with fatty foods above 250F increases theoretical migration; wood fiber itself is food-safe, but the applied layer is the hazard vector.
Thermal decomposition byproducts
If coating contains PFAS or other fluorochemicals, direct flame or sustained high heat (above 300F) may release gaseous byproducts; exact risk depends on unknown coating identity.
Microfiber or particulate shedding
Wood fiber papers are stable; no documented cases of fiber migration into food. Standard food-grade kraft pulp poses no known contamination risk.
Ink or printing contaminants
No published information on Grill Mark roll surface printing or inks. Assume standard food-safe soy or mineral inks if printed, but unconfirmed by brand.
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.
Safer alternatives in Butcher & Deli Paper
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Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
Natural bleached kraft paper, no specified coating
Lower concern. Uncoated butcher paper unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Safeseal
IDL Packaging PFAS-Free Grease-Proof Paper Sheets
grease-proof paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Claim unverified; grease-proof coatings historically use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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IDL Packaging PFAS-Free Grease-Proof Paper Sheets
paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand claims PFAS-free. No independent verification found. Proceed with caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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