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Parchment Paper by Glad Review, Is Parchment Paper by Glad Non-Toxic?

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.

Across 8 graded products, Parchment Paper by Glad averages Bad (24/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Does Parchment Paper by Glad have PFAS, by category

Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

GLAD Parchment Paper Baking Sheet

Parchment Paper by Glad

GLAD Parchment Paper Baking Sheet

bleached paper with silicone and grease-resistant coating

PFAS Grade25Poor
Overall Grade0Bad
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PFAS

Fluorinated compounds are standard in commercial parchment coatings for water/grease…

20
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Silicone migration

Silicone coatings can shed microparticles at high heat or mechanical stress. Migration…

70

Thermal degradation of coating

If grease-resistant layer contains PFAS or other fluorinated compounds, heating above…

70
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Microplastics

Repeated use, creasing, and high heat can cause microscopic coating flakes to shed into…

70

Parchment paper coatings often use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Brand Buzz Glad Parchment Paper Pack of 4

Parchment Paper by Glad

Brand Buzz Glad Parchment Paper Pack of 4

silicone-coated paper or heat-resistant coating

PFAS Grade25Poor
Overall Grade9Bad
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Coating degradation and particle shedding

Repeated heating or use above recommended temperatures can cause silicone or polymer…

70
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Microplastics

If the polymer coating degrades at high heat (above 450°F), microscopic fragments may…

70
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Thermal leaching of coating components

Some silicone-coated papers may release oligomers or low-molecular-weight components when…

70
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PFAS

Parchment paper's water and grease resistance historically relied on fluorinated…

70

Parchment paper may use grease-resistant coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Parchment Paper Roll by Celebrate It in White | 1.25ft x 11yd | Michaels | 1.25ft x 11yd | Oven safe

Parchment Paper by Glad

Parchment Paper Roll by Celebrate It in White | 1.25ft x 11yd | Michaels | 1.25ft x 11yd | Oven safe

cellulose paper with undisclosed non-stick coating

PFAS Grade25Poor
Overall Grade9Bad
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Non-stick coating composition (undisclosed)

Glad does not publicly specify whether the coating is silicone, fluorinated, or hybrid.…

70

Coating degradation under heat and food contact

Cellulose parchment coatings can flake or separate if overheated (above 420F) or exposed…

70
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Microplastics

If the non-stick coating contains synthetic polymers (silicone, polyester, or…

70
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Migration of coating compounds at elevated temperature

At sustained oven temperatures (350-420F), polymer coatings can migrate into fatty or…

70

Skip until coating transparency improves.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct

Parchment Paper by Glad

CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct

paper with silicone or wax coating

PFAS Grade25Poor
Overall Grade3Bad
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Silicone or wax coating migration at high heat

Silicone coatings are chemically stable and non-toxic but can degrade above 450F…

70
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Mold or bacterial growth if stored damp

Paper is hygroscopic and can absorb moisture in humid kitchens, creating conditions for…

70
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Coating adhesion loss over time or with age

Users occasionally report parchment paper developing flaking or peeling of the silicone…

45
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Incompletely disclosed additives in coating

Manufacturer does not disclose slip agents, release aids, or other minor coating…

70

Parchment paper likely lower concern.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Parchment Paper

Parchment Paper by Glad

Parchment Paper

cellulose paper with non-stick, grease-resistant coating

PFAS Grade25Poor
Overall Grade7Bad
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Coating migration at high temperature

Parchment coating chemistry is proprietary and undisclosed by Glad. If the coating…

70

Thermal degradation and smoke generation

Parchment paper can char or emit smoke if exposed to temperatures above its rated maximum…

45
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Allergen cross-contamination from reuse

Reusing a single sheet of parchment paper across multiple foods can leave traces of oils…

70

Grease-resistant coating source unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Parchment Paper Sheets

Parchment Paper by Glad

Parchment Paper Sheets

Bleached paper with silicone or wax coating

PFAS Grade25Poor
Overall Grade13Bad

Silicone or wax coating integrity and heat degradation

The stability of Glad's unspecified coating above 400°F is not publicly documented.…

70
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Microplastics

If the coating is synthetic (non-plant-wax silicone), microscopic particles could…

70
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Mold or bacterial growth if stored improperly

Parchment boxes left unsealed in humid conditions can harbor mold under the coating or on…

70

Parchment grease-resistant coating rarely disclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Reynolds Parchment Paper Non-Stick 50 Sq Ft

Parchment Paper by Glad

Reynolds Parchment Paper Non-Stick 50 Sq Ft

Cellulose paper with non-stick silicone coating

PFAS Grade20Bad
Overall Grade2Bad
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Bleach residue (if chlorine-bleached)

Standard parchment is often chlorine-bleached to achieve white color. Residual chlorine…

70
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Coating adhesion loss at high heat

Parchment paper can smoke or char if temperatures exceed manufacturer limits (typically…

45
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PFAS

Silicone non-stick coatings sometimes contain fluorinated compounds, but this is not…

70

Parchment non-stick coating source unclear.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Parchment Paper Non Stick 15 in x 164 ft 2-Count

Parchment Paper by Glad

Parchment Paper Non Stick 15 in x 164 ft 2-Count

paper with non-stick coating, type unspecified

PFAS Grade20Bad
Overall Grade0Bad
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Non-stick coating composition (unspecified)

Glad does not disclose whether the coating contains PFAS, silicone, or other agents. This…

70
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Coating migration at high heat

If the coating contains fluorinated compounds, heating above 400 degrees Fahrenheit can…

70

Coating degradation over time

Parchment paper coatings naturally wear with folding, storage, and repeated use. Visible…

45
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Microplastics

If the non-stick layer is synthetic polymer-based (silicone or Teflon-family coating)…

70

Skip until coating composition is disclosed.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

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