Kotkamills · Butcher & Deli Paper
Custom Butcher Paper Oil Proof
Skip; oil-proof coating type not disclosed, likely contains PFAS.
Kotkamills butcher paper uses unspecified oil-proof coating to resist grease. Oil-proofing typically relies on PFAS; no transparency provided on formulation or testing.
The safe swap
Aplin Films
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
70/100 safety
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Material
kraft paper with oil-proof coating (type 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
Kotkamills Custom Butcher Paper Oil Proof is kraft paper (cellulose fiber) with an applied oil-resistant coating. The specific chemistry of this coating is not publicly disclosed by the brand. Oil-proof coatings on food-contact paper are typically either silicone-based, wax-based, or fluorochemical (PFAS-based); fluorochemical coatings are the most durable and common in commercial butcher applications, but carry documented PFAS contamination risks to food and environment.
The brand's record and disclosure
Kotkamills (Finnish paper manufacturer) has not issued public statements on the chemical composition of their oil-proof coatings or PFAS presence. No third-party certifications (e.g., FDA food-contact compliance details, EU food-contact directives) are readily available for this specific product. The lack of transparency on coating chemistry is a significant red flag for a food-contact product intended for direct food wrapping.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher papers with oil-proof claims contain either legacy PFAS or newer fluorine-based alternatives (gen-X, PFOA replacements) that still pose bioaccumulation concerns. Certified alternatives (e.g., some wax-coated or silicone-coated papers) do exist but command higher cost and narrower availability. Uncoated kraft or wax-only papers eliminate the coating-chemistry risk entirely but sacrifice oil barrier performance.
If you buy it
Do not use for prolonged food contact (wrapping fatty meats for days) without additional barriers; oil-proof coatings degrade under sustained lipid exposure. Avoid heating or microwaving; coating stability under temperature stress is unknown. Discard if coating shows visible wear, peeling, or delamination. Store in cool, dry conditions to minimize coating breakdown. Consider single-use only; reuse risks cumulative coating shedding into food.
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.”
Fluorochemical (PFAS) in oil-proof coating
Oil-proof butcher papers almost universally use PFAS-based coatings for durability. Kotkamills has not disclosed coating type; absence of PFAS-free certification is a strong indicator PFAS is present. Graded separately by PFAS protocol (25/100 safety); this assessment flags the categorical risk.
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Oil-proof coatings can flake or delaminate with age, temperature stress, or lipid contact. No durability data published for this product; risk of coating particles in food is unquantified but plausible in commercial kitchen use.
Migration of coating additives into fatty food
Oil and fat are solvents for polymer coatings. Phthalates, plasticizers, or residual monomers used in coating formulation may leach into high-fat meats or cured products over time. No migration testing data available for this specific product.
Lack of regulatory transparency
FDA food-contact substance (FCS) status of this coating is not disclosed. EU Regulation 10/2011 (plastic migration) and food-contact paper regulations do not explicitly govern all fluorine-coated papers, creating a compliance grey zone for consumer safety assurance.
Bleach and optical brightener residues in kraft substrate
Kraft paper is typically unbleached or lightly bleached; optical brighteners (fluorescent whitening agents) are occasionally used in food-grade papers. No specific contamination reported for Kotkamills products, but baseline kraft supply-chain oversight is limited for small brands.
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.
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
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Lower concern. Uncoated butcher paper unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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