Rubbermaid Reveal · Food Storage Containers
Rubbermaid Food Storage Container
Lower PFAS concern; common plastic food storage without known Teflon-family coating coatings.
Rubbermaid Reveal containers are primarily polypropylene and glass, materials not typically treated with PFAS. The brand makes no public PFAS claims or disclosures. No independent lab data or third-party verification is publicly available.
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Polypropylene (PP) and glass components
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Uncoated safe material
Bare, uncoated material (cast iron, stainless, carbon steel, or glass) with no surface treatment to contain PFAS.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Rubbermaid Reveal containers are primarily polypropylene (PP, #5 plastic) with glass lids or components. Polypropylene is a thermoplastic with a higher melting point than many food-storage plastics, making it less prone to leaching when exposed to warm (not boiling) foods or liquids. PP does not contain BPA or BPS by design, and is not treated with Teflon-type coating coatings that create fume risks like nonstick cookware. The material is considered one of the safer mainstream food-contact plastics by regulatory and consumer safety standards.
The brand's record and disclosure
Rubbermaid (owned by Newell Brands) does not make explicit PFAS or chemical safety statements for this product line in publicly available materials. The brand complies with FDA food-contact regulations and does not carry known recalls specifically for chemical leaching or coating failure in the Reveal line. Rubbermaid has faced no documented legal actions or investigations related to food storage container safety in recent years, suggesting a baseline standard compliance posture rather than market-leading transparency.
How it compares in its category
Polypropylene food storage is the mainstream choice across Rubbermaid, Pyrex, Tupperware, and store brands; it performs similarly to competitors. Glass-lid variants (as in Reveal) reduce plastic-to-food contact and are favored by consumers seeking to minimize plastic exposure, though they add weight and breakage risk. This product sits at the middle-to-upper end of the durability and material-safety spectrum for mass-market containers, comparable to Pyrex plastic-lid containers and slightly above basic disposable alternatives.
If you buy it
Store room-temperature and warm (not hot, above 80-90°C or 176-194°F) foods only; do not microwave the plastic lid/base in direct contact with very hot food. Replace containers if lids become warped, discolored, or stop sealing properly, as degraded plastic surfaces can shed microparticles. Hand-wash or use gentle dishwasher cycles to prolong coating integrity. Do not store oils or fatty foods for extended periods, as polypropylene can absorb hydrophobic compounds over time, though risk is low for short-term storage.
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.”
Microplastic shedding from container surface degradation
Polypropylene can gradually shed microparticles if lid seals or container walls are scratched, dented, or exposed to repeated thermal stress (microwaving, hot water). This is a general polypropylene issue, not unique to Rubbermaid, but risk increases with age and abuse.
BPA or bisphenol analogs (BPS, BPF) in plastic
Polypropylene does not inherently contain BPA or commonly used BPS; Rubbermaid has not been cited for BPA contamination in food storage products. Risk is negligible for this material class.
Phthalate plasticizers
Polypropylene does not typically require phthalate plasticizers for flexibility; Rubbermaid's Reveal line is not documented to use phthalates. FDA-regulated food-contact plastics are restricted from phthalate use in the US.
Leaching of antimony or other heavy metals from plastic
Polypropylene is not treated with antimony catalysts in typical food-storage applications; no recalls or reports exist for Rubbermaid Reveal containers involving heavy metal leaching.
Coating failure or discoloration over time
Some consumer reviews note that plastic lids can become discolored or warped with repeated use or storage of acidic foods, though this is cosmetic rather than a chemical hazard. Glass lids in this line mitigate this concern for the container itself.
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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