Paper Mart · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Stock Your Home Deli Paper Sheets 12 Inch Checkered Wrapping Paper Grease Resistant for Concession Fast Food Liners
Skip until coating ingredients disclosed. Grease-resistant paper often contains PFAS.
Deli paper marketed as grease-resistant but brand provides no coating ingredient disclosure. Grease-resistant food packaging frequently uses PFAS-based treatments; no third-party verification available.
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Material
Paper with unspecified 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.
Vague safety claims only
Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This product is paper with an unspecified grease-resistant coating. The coating's chemical identity is not publicly disclosed by Paper Mart. Grease-resistant coatings on food contact paper are historically formulated with PFAS "forever chemicals" (PFAS) or other synthetic compounds to repel oils and moisture. The checkered pattern is typically a food-safe dye, but the coating itself represents the primary chemical exposure risk for foods placed directly on the sheet.
The brand's record and disclosure
Paper Mart has not published ingredient transparency or material safety statements for this product line on available public records. The brand maintains no visible commitment to PFAS-free certification or third-party testing disclosure. This silence on coating composition is the core concern, as grease resistance without transparent ingredient labeling raises legitimate flags for fluorinated chemical use. No major recalls or health controversies are on record for this specific SKU.
How it compares in its category
Standard checkered deli paper from most manufacturers (Sysco, Store Brand, Food Service suppliers) carries similar undisclosed coating risk. Products explicitly marketed as PFAS-free or certified compostable/chlorine-free by established eco-certifiers (e.g., Rainforest Alliance, FSC) represent safer alternatives. Uncoated kraft paper or parchment paper with transparent ingredient disclosure offer lower-risk choices for short-term food wrapping, though they lack grease resistance. Paper Mart's lack of certification or transparency places it in the standard-risk tier without differentiation.
If you buy it
Limit use to dry or room-temperature foods (baked goods, sandwiches without heavy sauces, fries). Avoid prolonged contact with hot foods, fatty meats, or oils, which increase migration of coating compounds into food. Do not use in direct contact with foods that will be microwaved or heated on the paper. Replace sheets between uses and discard after single use; do not wash and reuse. Consider requesting ingredient disclosure from the brand before bulk purchase for commercial food service.
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 grease-resistant coating
Grease-resistant paper coatings historically rely on fluorinated compounds. Paper Mart's silence on ingredients and lack of PFAS-free certification makes PFAS presence probable, though unconfirmed by third-party testing. Migration risk increases with heat and fatty foods.
Coating migration to fatty/oily foods
Any synthetic coating on paper contact surfaces can leach into food under certain conditions. Direct wrapping of greasy concession foods (fried items, cheese, processed meats) may mobilize coating compounds, though acute toxicity from single exposures is unlikely.
Unidentified synthetic additives in coating
Without ingredient disclosure, secondary polymer binders, surfactants, or processing chemicals in the grease-resistant layer are unknown. These may include uncertified or understudied compounds not regulated for food contact in all jurisdictions.
Ink or dye safety in checkered pattern
The checkered dye pattern itself is not a known hazard if food-safe inks were used. No recalls or complaints are on record. Risk is minimal for the dye, but cannot be verified without brand certification.
Thermal degradation of coating under heat
Heating grease-resistant paper (e.g., in a hot deli case or microwave) may degrade the coating and increase release of volatile or semi-volatile compounds. This risk is material for fast-food/concession use where products may sit under heat lamps.
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.
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