Sealpac · Butcher & Deli Paper
Grease Resistant Paper
Skip until Sealpac discloses coating chemistry
Grease-resistant food packaging typically uses fluorinated coatings, often PFAS-based, but Sealpac provides no public disclosure. Without transparency or third-party testing, elevated risk cannot be ruled out.
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Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
70/100 safety
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Material
Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
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
Sealpac grease-resistant paper uses an unspecified polymer or wax-based coating applied to paper substrate to repel oils and fats. The specific chemistry of this coating is not publicly available from the manufacturer, which is the core problem: grease-resistant coatings have historically relied on PFAS chemistries (PFAS "forever chemicals") or, more recently, alternative fluorine-free or silicone-based systems. Without knowing which class Sealpac uses, the migration potential of coating components into fatty foods cannot be assessed.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sealpac has not publicly disclosed coating chemistry, PFAS content, or compliance statements regarding grease-resistant paper products. No third-party certifications (e.g., FDA migration testing, EU compliance documentation, or PFAS-free claims) are readily available for this product line. The brand's silence on a category known to carry PFAS risk is a significant transparency gap and suggests either lack of testing or unwillingness to disclose results.
How it compares in its category
Grease-resistant paper is commonly coated with PFAS-based formulations (legacy chemistry) or newer fluorine-free alternatives; some manufacturers now explicitly market PFAS-free options with disclosed coating types (e.g., silicone, chitosan, or plant-based waxes). Sealpac's lack of differentiation or disclosure places it in the higher-risk tier of a category where alternatives with verified chemistry are increasingly available.
If you buy it
Do not use with hot or fatty foods until coating chemistry is confirmed in writing by the manufacturer. Grease-resistant coatings can migrate into lipids under heat, and undisclosed formulations carry unknown toxicity risk. Request a technical data sheet and PFAS testing results from Sealpac before any food contact. Consider switching to uncoated paper, cardboard, or products with transparent, PFAS-free certifications.
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 coating (PFAS "forever chemicals")
Grease-resistant coatings have historically used PFAS; Sealpac's refusal to disclose chemistry leaves this unresolved. PFAS can migrate into fatty or hot foods and accumulate in the body, linked to thyroid disease, immune suppression, and liver damage.
Coating migration into food (unidentified polymer/wax)
Any coating can leach into food under heat, moisture, or prolonged contact with fatty substances. Without knowing the coating polymer, its thermal stability, and regulatory compliance, migration risk cannot be quantified for Sealpac products.
Microplastics or degradation particles
Grease-resistant paper coatings are generally stable under normal storage and use; no known reports of Sealpac paper shedding particles. Risk rises if coating is applied unevenly or degrades with heating.
Formaldehyde or other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in coating
Most modern grease-resistant coatings do not rely on formaldehyde resins. No VOC off-gassing complaints are on record for Sealpac, but lack of disclosure prevents full assessment.
Regulatory compliance gaps (FDA, EU)
Sealpac provides no evidence of FDA migration testing (21 CFR 176-177 compliance) or EU Regulation 10/2011 documentation. Food-contact paper sold without such certifications carries unquantified legal and safety risk.
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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