Parchment Paper by Glad · Grease-Resistant Parchment Paper
GLAD Parchment Paper Baking Sheet
Parchment paper coatings often use PFAS; Glad discloses nothing.
Parchment paper typically requires grease-resistant treatment, often PFAS-based. Glad provides no public disclosure of coating chemistry or safety testing.
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Material
bleached paper with silicone and 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
GLAD Parchment Paper is bleached kraft paper coated with silicone and a grease-resistant finish. The grease-resistant layer is the primary concern: most commercial parchment papers use fluorinated compounds (PFAS-family chemicals) to repel fats and oils, though Glad does not publicly specify its formulation. Silicone itself is inert at typical baking temperatures (up to 420F), but the underlying coating chemistry remains opaque.
The brand's record and disclosure
Glad (SC Johnson subsidiary) does not disclose PFAS presence, alternatives used, or testing data for this product. No certifications (compostability, PFAS-free, fluorine-free) are marketed. The company has faced scrutiny on PFAS transparency across its product lines but has not issued category-specific commitments for parchment. This silence is consistent with industry norms but does not guarantee safety.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream parchment brands (Reynolds, Kirkland, store generic) are similarly opaque about PFAS content; none widely advertise PFAS-free status. Certified alternatives exist (some marketed as PFAS-free or fluorine-free, primarily smaller/specialty brands) but are harder to find and more expensive. Silicone mats and unbleached parchment offer partial avoidance but have own trade-offs (durability, browning consistency).
If you buy it
Use at or below 420F; higher heat may degrade coatings and increase leaching risk. Do not reuse sheets extensively; replace when visibly worn, discolored, or sticky. Avoid direct food contact with the underside (non-coated face); use as a barrier layer. For frequent high-heat baking (cookies above 400F), rotate to silicone mats or cast iron to lower cumulative PFAS exposure.
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
Fluorinated compounds are standard in commercial parchment coatings for water/grease resistance. Glad does not disclose ingredients; migration risk increases above 350F and with fatty foods.
Bleaching residues and ink/dyes
Food-contact paper is regulated by FDA; bleaching chemicals (chlorine, peroxide) are processed out to safe levels in finished product. Glad paper is standard commercial grade with no known violations.
Silicone migration
Silicone coatings can shed microparticles at high heat or mechanical stress. Migration risk is low at standard baking temperatures but not zero; reuse amplifies wear.
Thermal degradation of coating
If grease-resistant layer contains PFAS or other fluorinated compounds, heating above recommended limits (typically 400-420F) may break down coating, increasing migration of coating components into food.
Microplastics from shedding
Repeated use, creasing, and high heat can cause microscopic coating flakes to shed into direct-contact food. Risk scales with product age and usage intensity.
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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