Katom · Grease-Resistant Paper Goods
Handy Wacks Flat Butcher Paper 12 X 12 X 2.5 Inch
Skip until brand discloses coating composition and PFAS status.
Butcher paper typically uses water and grease-resistant coatings, often PFAS-based. Katom provides no public disclosure of coating chemistry or PFAS testing. Contact brand for coating details before purchase.
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Material
Butcher paper, likely kraft 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
Handy Wacks butcher paper is kraft paper, a cellulose product made from wood pulp, typically bleached white or left natural brown. The grease-resistant properties come from an applied coating, most commonly silicone-based, wax-based, or potentially fluorinated (PFAS-containing). The coating's composition directly affects migration risk: inert waxes pose minimal hazard, while fluorinated coatings introduce PFAS exposure when paper contacts fatty foods or is heated.
The brand's record and disclosure
Katom is a food-service supply distributor. No public safety certifications, third-party testing disclosures, or PFAS statements are readily available for this product line. The brand has not voluntarily published coating composition or PFAS-free claims. This silence is typical for commodity suppliers and does not indicate wrongdoing, but it means end-users cannot verify the specific treatment used.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated kraft paper and wax-coated butcher papers remain the safest commodity options; fluorinated coatings (PFAS) are common cost-effective alternatives in food-service supply chains but increasingly phased out by premium brands due to health concerns. Katom's silence on coating type suggests standard industry practice, which may or may not include PFAS. Competitors like If You Care disclose fluorine-free coatings; others do not.
If you buy it
Use for dry goods and room-temperature food wrapping with confidence. Limit contact with fatty, oily, or acidic foods if coating type is unknown, as these conditions accelerate migration. Do not heat or bake food wrapped in this paper; transfer to labeled cookware instead. Replace immediately if paper shows visible wear, discoloration, or grease breakthrough. Request product specifications from vendor if coating composition matters for your use case.
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.”
Coating migration (general)
Grease-resistant coatings can migrate into fatty foods, especially at higher temperatures or prolonged contact. Specific risk depends on coating chemistry, which Katom has not disclosed.
Ink or dye transfer
Standard food-contact butcher papers use FDA-compliant inks on the exterior surface only. No recalls or reported issues for Katom brand noted.
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Kraft paper does not shed microplastics, though fibers may release if paper is torn or degraded. Standard use presents no established hazard.
Bleach residue or chemical processing
Bleached kraft paper is standard in food service; residual chlorine is regulated and typically well-controlled. No known issues reported for this product.
PFAS in coating (covered separately but note here)
Fluorinated grease-resistant coatings are common in butcher paper. Katom's lack of disclosure suggests possibility but not certainty. Brand confirmation required.
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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