Paper Mart · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Master Deli Dry Waxed Paper SW-12
Deli wax paper likely lower concern, but no brand disclosure on PFAS.
Waxed deli paper is typically paraffin or soy-based wax, lower PFAS risk than grease-resistant coatings. Paper Mart provides no public PFAS information; contact them directly for assurance.
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Material
paper with 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
Master Deli Dry Waxed Paper SW-12 is paper substrate coated with a wax layer (likely mineral or synthetic paraffin wax, standard for food-service deli wrap). The wax creates a moisture and grease barrier without requiring plastic film. No public data confirms this product uses fluorinated waxes, though the category as a whole has historically relied on conventional paraffin or blended wax coatings to meet food-service durability.
The brand's record and disclosure
Paper Mart is a major foodservice paper distributor with no publicly documented PFAS disclosure policy or third-party certification (e.g., GreenSeal, Cradle to Cradle) on their waxed paper lines. No recalls or regulatory violations on record for this specific SKU. The brand's silence on PFAS chemistry in their wax formulations is typical of the broader paper-foodservice industry, which has not universally adopted transparent reporting.
How it compares in its category
Deli waxed paper occupies a lower-chemical-risk niche compared to plastic-coated or plastic-lined foodservice paper (which may contain BPA or phthalates in adhesives or coatings). Unbleached or chlorine-free alternatives exist but are less common in the standard deli-wrap market. Versus silicone-coated parchment or plastic wrap, waxed paper avoids synthetic polymers but offers less heat tolerance and shorter shelf life once greasy foods are wrapped.
If you buy it
Use for ambient and refrigerated food wrapping only; wax begins to soften and migrate above 160-180°F, so avoid direct oven contact or hot-food wrapping above that range. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent wax bloom or tackiness. Replace rolls that show visible wax degradation (flaking, separation from paper) as coating integrity supports the moisture barrier. Composability depends on your facility; most curbside recyclers reject waxed paper, though some commercial composting accepts it.
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 migration and oral ingestion at elevated temperature
Wax coatings can soften and transfer to warm or hot foods if paper exceeds its thermal design limit. This product is not rated for oven or microwave use; risk is low if kept to cold/room-temperature wrapping as intended.
Chlorine residues in bleached paper substrate
No public data on bleaching method for Master Deli SW-12. Standard food-service paper uses ECF (elemental chlorine-free) or TCF (totally chlorine-free) pulping; dioxin contamination in finished paper is not a documented concern for major US manufacturers, but brand does not disclose pulping chemistry.
Mineral oil or processing-aid residues
Paraffin wax coatings may contain trace mineral oil or processing residues; FDA-compliant food-contact waxes are refined to exclude unacceptable substances, but Paper Mart does not publish analytical data on purity or contaminants.
Ink or printing hazards (if product is printed)
Product name 'Master Deli Dry Waxed Paper' suggests unmarked stock; if printed branding is present, no public record of non-compliant inks. Food-service paper printers typically use approved soy or water-based inks.
PFAS in wax formulation (separate from PFAS grade)
Deli wax paper historically uses conventional paraffin, but some coatings employ fluorinated compounds for enhanced water or oil repellence. Paper Mart's silence on fluorinated waxes means PFAS presence cannot be ruled out; independent testing would be required for confirmation.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 62% 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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