Schwartz Bros Review, Is Schwartz Bros 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 2 graded products, Schwartz Bros 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.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Schwartz Bros
Signature Select Non Stick 30 sq ft Parchment Paper
silicone-coated parchment paper
Bleaching residue or chemical processing byproducts
Parchment paper is treated with sulfuric acid and bleached during manufacture; trace…
Compostability and environmental persistence
While parchment itself is biodegradable, silicone coating may slow decomposition in…
Lower concern. Parchment paper typically uses silicone, not PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Schwartz Bros
PaperChef Parchment Paper
bleached paper with silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation at high temperature
Silicone-coated parchment degrades above 420-450°F depending on formulation. PaperChef…
Microparticle migration from coating separation
When the silicone coating degrades, peels, or is mechanically scratched, microscopic…
Undisclosed processing chemicals in manufacturing
The silicone coating process may employ solvents, catalysts, or cross-linkers not listed…
PFAS
Graded separately as Poor (25/100); relevant here as a non-PFAS hazard summary: silicone…
Parchment paper carries modest PFAS risk; skip if concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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