Pacon Review, Is Pacon Non-Toxic?
Across 3 graded products, Pacon averages Good (70/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
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.
Worth buying from Pacon Good or better, best-graded first
Pacon
Butcher Paper, Natural, 48" x 25' (PAC5812)
Kraft paper, uncoated or minimal coating
Adhesives or sizing agents in paper structure
Industrial kraft paper may contain starch-based sizing or minor chemical additives for…
Wax or polyethylene coating leaching under heat or with fatty foods
If PAC5812 uses a wax or low-density PE coating for grease resistance, prolonged contact…
Bacterial or mold growth during storage or use
Paper products can support microbial growth if stored in humid conditions or if used to…
Low-medium concern. Natural kraft typically has no coating or wax lining.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Pacon
Lightweight Kraft Paper Roll
kraft paper, uncoated
Mold or microbial growth
Any kraft paper roll stored in damp conditions can develop mold or bacterial colonies…
Lower concern. Uncoated kraft paper carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Pacon
Heavy Weight 50# Colored Butcher paper rolls 36" x 1000ft White
Kraft paper, uncoated or minimal sizing
Microbial growth on stored roll
Kraft paper is cellulose-based and hygroscopic; if stored in high humidity or damp…
Uncoated kraft butcher paper with lower PFAS concern.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Pacon and PFAS, common questions
- Does Pacon have PFAS?
- We graded 3 Pacon products, averaging Good (70/100). 3 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Pacon non-toxic?
- Butcher Paper, Natural, 48" x 25' (PAC5812) is the highest-graded Pacon 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 Pacon products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Pacon products we have scored are Butcher Paper, Natural, 48" x 25' (PAC5812), Pacon Lightweight Kraft Paper Roll, Pacon Heavy Weight 50# Colored Butcher paper rolls 36" x 1000ft White. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →