Staples Review, Is Staples Non-Toxic?
Across 3 graded products, Staples averages Poor (40/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 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 Staples Good or better, best-graded first
Staples
Butcher Paper Roll
cellulose paper, uncoated or minimally treated
Mold and bacterial growth (storage condition)
Uncoated cellulose absorbs moisture readily. If rolls are stored in humid environments…
Thermal degradation and combustion
Paper ignites around 400-450°F. Using butcher paper directly in ovens or on heat sources…
Sizing agents and wet-strength additives
Paper may contain minor amounts of starch or synthetic sizing to control absorbency.…
Lower concern. Butcher paper is typically uncoated cellulose.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Staples
Butcher Paper Roll
kraft paper, likely silicone-coated or wax-treated
Coating leachables (unknown composition)
Koppers does not publicly disclose whether the coating is silicone, wax, or a mixed…
Lower concern. Food-contact butcher paper rarely uses PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Staples
Butcher Paper Roll
kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Grease-resistant food-contact coatings commonly rely on PFAS; Staples has not disclosed…
Coating degradation and leachables
Mechanical damage, folding, or contact with oils may compromise coating integrity over…
Butcher paper likely has grease-resistant coating; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Staples and PFAS, common questions
- Does Staples have PFAS?
- We graded 3 Staples products, averaging Poor (40/100). 1 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Staples non-toxic?
- Staples Butcher Paper Roll is the highest-graded Staples 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 Staples products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Staples products we have scored are Staples Butcher Paper Roll. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Staples products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Staples products we have scored are Staples Butcher Paper Roll, Staples Butcher Paper Roll. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →