Parchment Plus · Grease-Resistant Paper Goods
Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294
Butcher paper likely has grease-resistant coating; PFAS status unclear.
Pit Boss butcher paper is designed for grease resistance, which typically requires fluorinated coatings. Brand provides no PFAS disclosure or testing data.
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Material
Paper with water/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
Pit Boss Butcher Paper 67294 is cellulose paper treated with a water and grease-resistant coating to withstand meat juices and smoking environments. The coating chemistry is not disclosed by the brand, but industry standard for butcher paper involves fluorochemical (PFAS) or silicone-based barriers. The paper substrate itself is inert; the coating's composition determines whether migration into food or environmental release becomes a concern during storage and cooking.
The brand's record and disclosure
Parchment Plus and parent Pit Boss do not publicly disclose coating chemistry or PFAS presence on product labeling or safety documentation. No third-party certifications (e.g., FDA migration testing, GOTS, or fluorochemical-free claims) appear on record for this product. The brand's silence on PFAS aligns with industry-wide reluctance to communicate coating details, making independent verification difficult.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher paper relies on fluorochemical coatings for durability in high-moisture smoking and grilling. PFAS-free butcher paper alternatives (marketed by niche brands) exist but command 20-40% price premiums and are harder to source. Pit Boss's pricing and wide availability suggest conventional fluorochemical coating, typical for mass-market butcher paper rolls.
If you buy it
Use for direct contact with uncooked or warm (not boiling) meat; limit direct flame exposure to prevent coating degradation. Paper fibers themselves are food-safe; the risk is coating migration under prolonged high heat or grease saturation. Replace if visible tears, discoloration, or coating peeling occur. Store in cool, dry conditions; do not use for baking above 250F or prolonged hot-water contact.
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 (separate detailed grade above)
Butcher paper's water/grease resistance almost certainly relies on fluorochemical treatment typical to the category. Migration into fatty meats and smoking condensates is plausible under extended contact or high-heat use.
Coating degradation and particle release
Repeated folding, high heat exposure, or contact with acidic marinades may degrade the coating, risking fine particles in food. No data on Pit Boss 67294 durability specifics; risk is material-class consistent.
Microplastics and synthetic fiber migration
Cellulose paper itself does not shed microplastics. Coating particles under severe thermal stress are theoretically possible but not documented for butcher paper in normal use.
BPA, phthalates, and other plasticizers
Butcher paper is not a source of BPA or phthalate plasticizers; these are associated with plastic-based food wraps, not paper coatings.
Ink or print contaminants (if printed)
Pit Boss 67294 is unprinted kraft paper. No heavy metals or soy-ink concerns apply to blank butcher paper rolls.
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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