Reynolds · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Reynolds Kitchens Butcher Paper with Slide Cutter
Lower concern, but waterproofing agent unconfirmed; skip if PFAS-free matters.
Butcher paper typically uses silicone or mineral-oil wax coatings for grease resistance, not PFAS. Reynolds does not disclose coating details or PFAS status publicly.
The safe swap
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Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
kraft paper with likely silicone or wax-based grease barrier
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
Reynolds Butcher Paper is kraft paper, a cellulose product made from wood pulp, coated with a grease barrier to prevent food oils from seeping through. The barrier is either silicone-based or paraffin wax; Reynolds does not publicly specify which. Kraft paper itself is food-contact-safe and does not leach additives under normal use. The coating's composition and migration potential are the only material concerns.
The brand's record and disclosure
Reynolds is a major food-packaging manufacturer with long regulatory clearance for food-contact products. The company has not publicly disclosed the specific waterproofing agent used in this product, nor has it published third-party testing for coating migration. No recalls or safety warnings are on record for Reynolds butcher paper. The silence on ingredient detail is standard for the category but limits verification.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper is a low-migration category compared to plastics or some ceramics. Most competitors (Kirkland, Sysco, local brands) use similar kraft-plus-barrier formulations without public specification. Reynolds is market-leading and has no worse disclosure than peers. The slide cutter is a minor convenience feature and adds no safety distinction.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and humidity to prevent coating separation. Do not use for prolonged contact with hot liquids above 80C (176F) or acidic foods, as heat and pH may increase coating migration slightly. Replace rolls if paper tears or coating visibly peels. Composting is safe for unbleached kraft, though the barrier coating may slow decomposition; check local guidelines.
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.”
Waterproofing agent leaching (silicone or wax)
Reynolds does not disclose whether the grease barrier is food-grade silicone or paraffin wax. Neither is known to migrate significantly under normal cold or room-temperature storage, but formulation opacity prevents full risk assessment.
Ink or dyes in printed surface
The product features printed text and branding; Reynolds does not publish ink-compliance data. Food-contact inks are required by regulation and typically safe, but third-party verification is absent.
Microplastics or particulates
Kraft paper does not shed microplastics when intact. Tearing or degradation may produce paper fibers, but these are cellulose and pose no chemical hazard.
Bleach or chlorine residues
Reynolds butcher paper is typically unbleached or oxygen-bleached, not chlorine-bleached. No evidence of harmful residues in kraft products marketed for food contact.
Allergens or contaminants from production
No recalls or reported incidents of contamination (pesticides, allergens, or pathogens) in Reynolds butcher paper batches.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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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