Fold-Pak Review, Is Fold-Pak Non-Toxic?
Fold-Pak averages 25 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Fold-Pak products graded as of October 2026, and none of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Fold-Pak grades Poor 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 Fold-Pak have PFAS, by category
Which Fold-Pak products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
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BioPlus TERRA #1 Natural Kraft Compostable Paper Takeout Box, 4.375 x 3.5 x 2.5
- Natural kraft paper, compostable coating (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Coating leaching (unknown formulation). Biotrem does not disclose the chemical identity of the compostable…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Undisclosed coating chemistry on a water-resistant paperboard product strongly suggests fluorinated…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- paperboard with grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Grease-resistant coating composition (undisclosed). Coating identity unknown; historical standard for…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Molded fiber (likely wood pulp) with unknown grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Molded fiber containers typically use Teflon-family coating or fluorochemical coatings for water and…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- paper with unspecified water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. The coating composition is not disclosed. Industry default for paper food pails historically relies on…
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Find an alternative on Amazon- kraft paper, grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
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- PFAS. If the grease-resistant coating is non-fluorinated, it may use silicone, polyester-based, or wax…
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Find an alternative on Amazon- Paper with water-resistant coating, unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Water-resistant coating composition (unspecified chemistry). Coating identity unknown; PFAS-based…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonWhat to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Fold-Pak sells
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- Microbe/mold growth if stored damp
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Fold-Pak and PFAS, common questions
- Does Fold-Pak have PFAS?
- Fold-Pak averages 25 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Fold-Pak products graded as of October 2026, and none of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Fold-Pak non-toxic?
- No Fold-Pak product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is BioPlus TERRA #1 Natural Kraft Compostable Paper Takeout Box, 4.375 x 3.5 x 2.5 at 25/100.
- Which Fold-Pak products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Fold-Pak products we have scored are 32 oz Square Paper Food Pail with Handle, 16 oz Square Paper Food Pail with Handle, 32 oz White Square Paper Food Pail with Handle. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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