Does Hardin Simmons grease-resistant butcher paper 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 Hardin Simmons grease-resistant butcher paper products, averaging Poor (36/100). 2 of them grade Good or better.
Hardin Simmons grease-resistant butcher paper worth buying Good or better, safest first
Hardin Simmons
Gordon Paper Butcher Paper
kraft paper, bleached sulfate pulp
Fiber shedding and ingestion
Uncoated paper can shed microscopic cellulose fibers when torn or saturated. Risk is…
Lower concern; uncoated butcher paper has minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Hardin Simmons
Durable Packaging White Butcher Paper Roll
bleached kraft paper, likely uncoated
Mold or bacterial contamination during storage
Paper is hygroscopic and can harbor bacteria or mold if stored in humid conditions. This…
Lower concern. Standard paper stock poses minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Hardin Simmons
Expert Grill Butcher Paper
kraft paper with water-resistant coating
PFAS
Water-resistant coating composition is undisclosed; mineral oil, synthetic waxes, or slip…
Bacterial contamination if paper degraded
If coating is compromised (torn, waterlogged), paper loses its barrier function and meat…
Butcher paper likely lower concern, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hardin Simmons
Traeger BBQ Butcher Paper Roll
kraft paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Grease-resistant coatings on food-contact papers historically relied on PFAS chemistry.…
Non-fluorinated coating leachables (unknown identity)
If the coating is silicone, wax-based, or other non-PFAS chemistry, leaching risk depends…
Thermal decomposition of coating under prolonged high heat
Kraft paper coatings can off-gas or break down at sustained temperatures above 400°F.…
Microplastic or coating particle shedding into food
Worn or degraded coating may shed particles that could transfer to meat or fat during…
Butcher paper likely uses grease-resistant coating; PFAS status unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hardin Simmons
Reynolds Kitchens Butcher Paper with Slide Cutter
kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Unconfirmed but standard in greaseproof food papers. Brand's silence prevents assessment.…
Coating degradation and flaking
If coating is PFAS-based polymers or wax, mechanical stress or aging may cause visible…
Butcher paper grease-resistance raises PFAS concern; no brand disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hardin Simmons
Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294
Bleached kraft paper with water-resistant coating
PFAS
Water-resistant coatings on butcher paper often use PFAS to repel grease and moisture.…
Coating degradation under heat and grease
Water-resistant coatings can break down when exposed to prolonged heat, acidic foods, or…
Microplastic or coating particle shedding
If the coating is synthetic (silicone or fluorocarbon-based), mechanical wear or thermal…
Butcher paper likely grease-resistant; PFAS coating not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hardin Simmons
Handy Wacks Bleached Butcher Paper
bleached kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Composition undisclosed; historical butcher paper coatings relied on fluorinated…
Migration of coating components into fatty foods
Grease-resistant coatings can leach into high-fat meats or oils during prolonged contact…
Skip if PFAS matters. Coating composition is undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hardin Simmons
Jack Richeson Butcher Paper Foot Roll
Paper with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Grease-resistant coating chemistry is undisclosed. If fluorochemical-based, PFAS can…
Coating degradation and particle release
Over time, grease-resistant coatings can flake, crack, or degrade, especially if rolled…
Mineral oil or silicone transfer (if silicone-coated)
If the coating is silicone or mineral-oil based rather than PFAS, these substances can…
Grease-resistant coating likely present.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better grease-resistant butcher paper from other brands
Graded higher than the Hardin Simmons average of 36.
Deli King
Butcher Paper King Kraft Paper 36" x 500 ft
Kraft paper, unbleached cellulose
Mold or microbial growth if stored improperly
Limited concern
Migration of degradation byproducts during prolonged contact
Limited concern
Lower concern. Kraft paper is inherently free of PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Deli King
Fun Express Kraft Butcher Paper Grazing Tablecloth Roll
kraft paper, uncoated
Recycled-content contaminants
Limited concern
Microbial growth and mold
Limited concern
Pulp-processing additives (optical brighteners, sizing agents)
Limited concern
Lower concern. Uncoated kraft paper unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Deli King
Pospaper 1,000' 40# Butcher Paper Roll
Bleached kraft paper, uncoated
Bleaching residues (chlorine compounds, dioxins)
Limited concern
Cellulose fiber degradation and microparticles
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth (storage-dependent)
Limited concern
Lower concern. Verify no grease-resistant treatment was added.
⚠Risky category by default
See every Hardin Simmons product we grade on the Hardin Simmons brand page, or the full grease-resistant butcher paper ranking.