Paper Mart · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Waxed Kraft 1470' by Paper Mart
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Waxed kraft paper for food contact has unspecified wax composition with unclear coating type. No PFAS claims or testing data are available.
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95/100 safety
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Material
kraft paper with wax coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Waxed Kraft 1470' by Paper Mart is made of, ingredients and materials
This product is kraft paper (cellulose fiber) laminated with a wax coating. The wax layer provides moisture and grease resistance, making it suitable for wrapping foods and butcher applications. The hazard profile depends entirely on the wax type, food-grade paraffin wax is generally recognized as safe, but mineral oil-based or synthetic waxes may carry different contaminant risks. Paper Mart and Butcher & Packer do not publicly disclose which wax formulation is used in this specific SKU.
What’s concerning
Disclosed non-fluorinated coating
Coating is named and is not a fluorochemical (wax, paraffin, mink oil).
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Wax coating composition (unknown type)
Mineral oil-derived or synthetic waxes may contain trace hydrocarbons or additives; food-grade paraffin is low-risk but the specific formulation is not disclosed. Migration into fatty foods is minimal at room temperature but increases with heat.
PFAS
Wax coatings on food-contact papers are a known potential source of PFAS (graded separately at 25/100). Kraft Paper Mart has not published PFAS testing or exclusion statements; this remains unverified.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and fragment shedding
Wax coatings can chip, crack, or shed particles if flexed, creased, or aged. Risk is low for intact rolls but increases with mishandling or storage in high heat. Inspect before use.
What’s reassuring
Microplastics
Kraft paper sourcing and recycled content are not publicly disclosed for this SKU. Virgin kraft is typically free of microplastics, but no certification is provided.
Source, EPA ↗Chlorine-based bleaching residues (if bleached)
Kraft paper may be bleached; no indication this product is unbleached or ECF (elemental chlorine-free) certified. Trace residues are not expected in food-safe grades, but unverified sourcing leaves this uncertain.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Butcher & Packer is a supplier-focused brand with minimal published safety documentation or third-party certifications readily available. No established recalls or formal PFAS statements were found on public record for this product line. The brand does not appear to have published migration testing or material safety data sheets for consumer access. Absence of transparency does not indicate hazard, but it limits independent verification of coating composition.
How it compares in its category
Waxed kraft paper is a conventional food-packaging material used broadly in butcher shops and food service. It is generally considered lower-risk than plastic films for short-term food contact because wax is inert at room temperature and does not off-gas volatile compounds. Uncoated kraft paper or silicone-coated parchment are alternatives if wax coating source is a concern, though they may be less grease-resistant. Certification (FDA food-contact listing, or EU compliance) distinguishes higher-assurance products from commodity suppliers.
If you buy it
Use this product only for room-temperature or cool foods (wrapping deli meats, cheese, baked goods). Do not use for hot foods above 60°C (140°F), as heat can accelerate wax migration and breakdown. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent wax softening or adhesion problems. Request a material safety data sheet or food-contact certification from the supplier before bulk purchase if intended for commercial food handling; absence of documentation is a red flag for regulatory compliance.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Paper Mart has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Waxed Kraft 1470' by Paper Mart?
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- unbleached natural kraft paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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