Uline Review, Is Uline Non-Toxic?
Across 5 graded products, Uline averages Poor (34/100). 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 Uline Good or better, best-graded first
Uline
Butcher Paper Sheets
kraft paper, bleached or unbleached
Chlorine residue from bleaching
Bleached kraft paper may retain trace chlorine compounds from the pulping process. For…
Wet-strength chemical additives
Some kraft paper manufacturers use synthetic wet-strength resins or PFAS-based compounds…
Mold or bacterial growth if stored wet
Kraft paper is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture; if stored in damp conditions, mold or…
Lower risk, but manufacturer doesn't address PFAS status.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Uline
Butcher Paper Roll
kraft paper, likely wax or silicone-based coating
Unidentified coating leachables
Deli King does not disclose whether the grease-resistant coating is wax, silicone, or…
Mineral oil or silicone migration
If the coating contains food-grade mineral oil or silicone polymers (common in butcher…
Standard butcher paper with unknown coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Uline
Reinforced Kraft Tape
kraft paper with adhesive; water-resistant coating unspecified
PFAS
Water-resistant kraft tape coatings often use PFAS for repellency. Sealing Strip does not…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Water-resistant coatings can crack, peel, or shed microparticles under stress or aging.…
Skip. Undisclosed water-resistant coating suggests possible PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Uline
Glassine Paper Rolls
Glassine paper with moisture/grease barrier coating
PFAS
Glassine coatings commonly use PFAS "forever chemicals" (PFAS) or fluorochemical-free…
Mineral oil or paraffin migration from coating
Some glassine coatings incorporate food-grade mineral oil or hydrocarbon waxes for grease…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Glassine coatings can crack or flake if rolled tightly, exposed to moisture, or heated…
Skip until brand discloses coating composition and PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Uline
Compostable Hinged Containers
Molded fiber/cardboard with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Molded-fiber food packaging typically uses fluorochemical coatings for grease resistance.…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Molded fiber coatings can wear, crack, or shed particles over time, especially if flexed…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Industrial molded-fiber production sometimes uses formaldehyde-based binders or resins.…
Lack of transparency enabling informed choice
The brand's silence on coating composition is a documented gap in disclosure standards…
Avoid until the brand reveals what makes it grease-resistant.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Uline and PFAS, common questions
- Does Uline have PFAS?
- We graded 5 Uline products, averaging Poor (34/100). 1 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Uline non-toxic?
- ULINE Butcher Paper Sheets is the highest-graded Uline 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 Uline products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Uline products we have scored are ULINE Butcher Paper Sheets. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Uline products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Uline products we have scored are ULINE Compostable Hinged Containers, ULINE Glassine Paper Rolls, ULINE Reinforced Kraft Tape. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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