Does Bounty paper napkins & paper towels have PFAS?
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
We graded 8 Bounty paper napkins & paper towels products, averaging Poor (31/100). 1 of them grades Good or better.
Bounty paper napkins & paper towels worth buying Good or better, safest first
Bounty
Quilted Napkins, 1-Ply, White, 100 Count
Virgin wood pulp, 1-ply, no waterproofing layer
Lower concern. Single-ply napkins unlikely to need PFAS coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Bounty
1-Ply Quilted Napkins
virgin wood pulp, quilted structure with water/grease resistance coating (type unspecified)
PFAS
Quilted grease-resistant napkins in this category routinely use PFAS-based…
Coating migration to food and skin
Direct contact between the coated surface and hot, oily foods or wet hands may allow…
Higher concern. Grease-resistant napkins often use PFAS without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
Paper Napkins, 2-ply napkin - White, 200 Count
Wood pulp with grease-resistant coating (unspecified fluorochemistry)
PFAS
Unspecified coating chemistry on a grease-resistant food-contact product strongly…
Coating degradation and particulate migration
Paper napkin coatings can chip or degrade with friction, age, or heat exposure…
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
Quilted Napkins
Cellulose (wood pulp) with grease-resistant treatment
Grease-resistant coating composition (fluorinated or non-fluorinated unknown)
Bounty does not disclose whether its grease treatment uses PFAS, PFOA, or non-fluorinated…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Repeated wetting and mechanical stress (crumpling, folding) can degrade grease-resistant…
Higher PFAS concern from grease-resistant coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
Select-A-Size Triple Roll Paper Towels
cellulose pulp with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Grease-resistant treatment on paper towels almost always contains fluorinated chemicals…
Microfiber shedding
Paper towels naturally shed small cellulose fibers, which may carry trace coating…
Bacterial or mold growth if wet-stored
Cellulose paper is hygroscopic and will support mold or bacterial growth if left damp or…
Moderate PFAS risk from grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
Select-A-Size Paper Towels
Virgin wood pulp with grease-resistant treatment (composition unspecified)
PFAS
Unspecified fluorochemical treatment is industry standard for grease-barrier performance.…
Proprietary treatment composition unknown
Bounty does not disclose the specific PFAS compounds (e.g., PFOA, PFOS, GenX) or…
Moderate PFAS concern from grease-resistance treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
12.1 in. x 12 in White 1-Ply Napkins
Virgin wood pulp with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Grease-resistant paper napkin coatings commonly use per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances…
Thermal decomposition of coating at high heat
If napkins are exposed to sustained high temperatures (e.g., placed near flame or in…
Skip if PFAS concerns matter.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
Paper Napkins
wood pulp with water/oil-resistant coating
PFAS
Grease-resistant coating likely contains PFAS or similar fluorochemicals; brand does not…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Repeated use or exposure to heat/moisture may cause the coating to flake or degrade.…
Moderate concern. Grease-resistant napkins may use PFAS. Brand silent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better paper napkins & paper towels from other brands
Graded higher than the Bounty average of 31.
Seventh Generation
100% Recycled Napkins 1-Ply
100% recycled paper (virgin fiber-free)
Ink and dye migration from recycled fiber
Limited concern
Lower-concern choice. Plain paper napkins rarely require PFAS treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
100% Recycled Paper Napkins
100% recycled paper
Trace metals and contaminants from recycled feedstock
Limited concern
Microbial growth (mold, mildew) in storage
Limited concern
Lower-concern choice. Recycled paper napkins typically avoid PFAS treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Scott
MegaCartridge Napkins
virgin wood pulp, uncoated
Ink migration from printing (if printed)
Limited concern
Lower concern. Uncoated napkins have minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
See every Bounty product we grade on the Bounty brand page, or the full paper napkins & paper towels ranking.