Reynold's Review, Is Reynold's Non-Toxic?
Across 6 graded products, Reynold's averages Poor (25/100). 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.
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.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Reynold's
Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper Roll
Silicone-coated parchment paper
Silicone coating integrity at high heat
While silicone is generally heat-stable, degradation of the coating bond to cellulose…
PFAS
Reynolds does not disclose fluorine content or PFAS-free certification. Some silicone…
Lower concern, but parchment coating not fully disclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reynold's
Reynolds Cut-Rite Wax Paper
paper with silicone-based coating
Paper substrate contaminants (chlorine, dioxins from bleaching)
Bleached paper products may contain trace dioxin residues; Reynolds does not disclose…
Thermal breakdown of coating at high heat
Excessive heat (above stated product limits) may degrade silicone coating, though…
Likely lower concern. Silicone coatings typical, but brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reynold's
Reynolds Kitchens Stay Flat Parchment Paper
Paper with grease-resistant coating, composition unspecified
PFAS
The coating identity is undisclosed by Reynolds. Fluorinated compounds (PFAS) have been…
Coating degradation and inhalation
At temperatures above the manufacturer's recommendation or under direct flame/broiler…
PFAS
Even if PFAS-free, unspecified coating monomers or additives could migrate into fatty or…
Parchment's grease-resistance raises concern; no disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reynold's
Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper 15 Inch Wide 45 sq ft
silicone-coated paper with grease-resistant treatment
PFAS
Reynolds has not disclosed PFAS-free status; industry standard for parchment grease…
Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
Silicone degrades above 500°F, releasing volatile organic compounds and potential…
Microplastic or coating particle shedding
Worn or crumpled parchment can shed silicone particles or paper fragments into food. This…
Standard parchment; PFAS use likely but unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reynold's
Reynolds Grill Master Bundle Butcher Paper Plus Pitmasters Choice Foil Plus Grill Foil
paper, aluminum foil with grease-resistant coating
Fluorochemical leaching from grease-resistant coating
Grease-resistant food-contact coatings are widely suspected to contain PFAS; Reynolds…
Aluminum leaching
Bare aluminum in acidic or high-salt marinades can leach small amounts of aluminum ions…
Coating degradation from heat and friction
Repeated heating, folding, and contact with coarse or oily foods can wear or crack the…
Grease-resistant coatings often contain PFAS; brand silent on this.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reynold's
Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper Roll, 25 ft x 12 in, 25 Total Sq. ft.
bleached wood pulp with silicone coating
Silicone coating migration at high heat
Silicone is stable at typical baking temperatures (up to 420F) but can begin to soften or…
Microparticle shedding from degraded coating
As the silicone coating ages or is exposed to heat stress, visible flaking or…
Lower concern, but brand does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reynold's and PFAS, common questions
- Does Reynold's have PFAS?
- We graded 6 Reynold's products, averaging Poor (25/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Reynold's non-toxic?
- No Reynold's product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper Roll at 25/100.
- Which Reynold's products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Reynold's products we have scored are Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper Roll, 25 ft x 12 in, 25 Total Sq. ft., Reynolds Grill Master Bundle Butcher Paper Plus Pitmasters Choice Foil Plus Grill Foil, Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper 15 Inch Wide 45 sq ft. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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