Kroger · Grease-Resistant Paper Products
Dg Home Wax Paper 66 Ft.
Wax paper typically lower PFAS risk than parchment, but coating unspecified.
Wax paper relies on wax or silicone coating, not Teflon-family coating. Kroger does not disclose coating specifics or PFAS status; traditional wax formulations generally carry lower concern than grease-resistant parchment.
The safe swap
Target
If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
paper with silicone-based or wax 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
DG Home wax paper is a cellulose (paper) substrate coated with either paraffin wax or silicone-based release agents, designed to prevent food sticking during baking and storage. The coating is the functional and safety-relevant component. Wax paper differs from parchment in that traditional formulations use simpler wax rather than silicone, making it generally more chemically straightforward, though both are designed for food contact under moderate heat. This 66-foot roll suggests standard consumer baking use.
The brand's record and disclosure
Kroger (the parent brand) does not publicly disclose specific material sourcing, coating chemistry, or third-party food-contact certifications for this product on available packaging or website materials. No recalls, safety controversies, or regulatory violations are documented for DG Home wax paper. Kroger's broader food packaging lines have not faced major material safety incidents in recent years, but the brand maintains minimal transparency on coating composition.
How it compares in its category
Wax paper occupies a middle ground in food-contact paper: simpler than parchment (which uses silicone and may carry higher PFAS risk), but less heat-tolerant than parchment. Generic Kroger-brand wax paper is competitively positioned on cost and availability. Premium alternatives (e.g., If You Care) often specify non-toxic wax sources and third-party certifications; store brands typically do not. For casual baking, this product presents no known advantage or disadvantage over comparable store brands.
If you buy it
Use wax paper for wrapping, lining, and baking at temperatures up to approximately 420°F (most wax formulations begin to degrade above this). Do not use directly under broilers or high-temperature direct heat. Replace the roll if the paper tears, yellows, or shows visible degradation, as coating integrity is the safety barrier. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent wax softening. Unroll carefully to avoid contaminating food with small paper fragments.
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.”
Wax or silicone coating leaching at elevated heat
Paraffin wax is food-safe at moderate baking temperatures but can degrade or migrate slightly above 420°F. If the product uses silicone-based coating, heat migration is lower, but Kroger does not specify coating type on packaging.
Unlisted additives or contamination in wax coating
Generic wax paper formulations may include minor slip agents, preservatives, or processing aids not itemized on consumer labeling. No specific testing or complaints are documented for DG Home wax paper.
Microfiber or paper fragment contamination
Modern wax paper is manufactured to minimize fiber shedding, and no recalls or incidents for DG Home wax paper exist. Careful handling eliminates this as a practical concern.
Chlorine bleaching residues in paper substrate
Most U.S. food-contact paper is chlorine-processed, but residual dioxins or chlorinated organics are tightly regulated by FDA and not a documented hazard in consumer wax paper products. No testing is publicly available for this specific product.
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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