Fabri-Kal Review, Is Fabri-Kal Non-Toxic?
Fabri-Kal averages 57 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Fabri-Kal products graded as of October 2026, and 5 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Fabri-Kal grades Good on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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Does Fabri-Kal have PFAS, by category
Which Fabri-Kal products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- polypropylene (PP) container, uncoated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics. Heating PP above 120°C or repeated microwave use can cause surface degradation and shedding of…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polypropylene (PP), no added Teflon-family coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics. Polypropylene is thermally unstable above 70°C; if used with hot foods or exposed to…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- plant fiber blend (molded fiber)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fiber degradation and microparticle shedding. Molded fiber breaks down when wet, heated, or flexed…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS) rigid plastics
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic migration (heat exposure), PP and PS can degrade and shed microparticles if exposed to prolonged…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- polypropylene (PP) plastic
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics. Repeated microwaving or contact with solvents (oils, alcohol, acidic foods) can cause PP to…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Fabri-Kal products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Polypropylene (PP) with grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Fabri-Kal has not disclosed coating chemistry. Grease-resistant coatings commonly rely on PFAS or PFAS…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polypropylene with grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Grease-resistant coatings on PP typically contain fluorinated compounds to achieve water and oil…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Bleaching agents and residual processing chemicals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Fabri-Kal and PFAS, common questions
- Does Fabri-Kal have PFAS?
- Fabri-Kal averages 57 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Fabri-Kal products graded as of October 2026, and 5 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Fabri-Kal non-toxic?
- Fabri-Kal Kal-Tainer 8 Ounce Squat White Container 10 / CS is the highest-graded Fabri-Kal product we have scored, at 70/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Fabri-Kal products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Fabri-Kal products we have scored are Fabri-Kal Kal-Tainer 8 Ounce Squat White Container 10 / CS, Fabri-Kal Polypropylene Clear Deli Containers - 32 oz., Fabri-Kal Greenware 9" x 6" 1-Compartment Plant Fiber Blend Hinged Container 9509821. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Fabri-Kal products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Fabri-Kal products we have scored are Fabri-Kal SideKicks Microwaveable Side Dish Bowl / Container, Fabri-Kal Microwavable Deli Containers. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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