· Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Butcher Paper Rolls BP3640W
High risk butcher paper. Grease-resistant coatings commonly contain PFAS.
Butcher paper rolls typically have grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS, though not confirmed for this model. Brand won't disclose PFAS or provide testing results.
The better-graded swap
IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
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.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Butcher paper grease resistance is conventionally achieved with PFAS. Absence of brand disclosure or PFAS-free certification makes fluorinated coating probable. These compounds accumulate in blood and organs with repeated exposure via food contact.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
If coating is polymer-based (common in cheap butcher paper), mechanical wear or heat exposure can cause particle shedding. No brand testing data is publicly available on coating durability or particle release under normal use.
Source, EPA ↗Migration of coating additives at elevated temperatures
If used near heat or in smokers, coating additives (including plasticizers or stabilizers) may migrate into food. Butcher paper is not rated for direct heat contact, but the risk rises with misuse.
Bacterial growth if paper becomes damp during storage
Paper substrate itself is susceptible to mold and bacterial colonization if stored in humid conditions. Coating does not prevent this. Proper storage in dry, cool conditions mitigates risk.
What’s reassuring
Bleach residues in paper pulp
BP3640W is white and likely chlorine-bleached. Standard paper safety regulations limit bleach residues; no specific recalls or contamination reports for this brand are on record.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Butcher Paper Co. BP3640W is paper stock with a grease-resistant coating designed to withstand contact with raw and processed meats. The coating composition is not disclosed by the brand. In this product category, grease resistance is almost universally achieved with fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or, less commonly, silicone or wax-based alternatives. Since Butcher Paper Co. does not publicly specify their coating chemistry, PFAS presence cannot be ruled out and is statistically likely.
The brand's record and disclosure
Butcher Paper Co. has no publicly available certifications (e.g., PFAS-free, NSF, or GOTS) and does not disclose coating chemistry on product pages or safety documentation reviewed in the public record. The brand has not issued a position statement on PFAS in their product line. This silence is material, competitors in the butcher paper segment increasingly market PFAS-free alternatives, making non-disclosure a notable gap in transparency.
How it compares in its category
Most commodity butcher paper rolls (white, bleached, grease-resistant) rely on PFAS-based coatings as a cost-effective standard. Some competitors now offer certified PFAS-free butcher paper at similar price points, using silicone or hybrid coatings. BP3640W carries no third-party certification distinguishing it from the PFAS-heavy norm, suggesting it likely uses conventional fluorinated formulations. Without brand certification, this product sits in the higher-risk segment of the market.
If you buy it
Use BP3640W for dry storage and room-temperature wrapping of butcher counter items only. Do not use it for high-heat cooking, smoking, or direct contact with hot food surfaces, as heat can accelerate migration of coating compounds into food. Limit storage duration for fatty meats; PFAS compounds preferentially migrate into lipid-rich foods over time. Consider switching to a certified PFAS-free alternative for frequent or long-term food contact, especially if handling fatty cuts or organ meats.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Better-graded alternatives in Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached paper, uncoated
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached kraft paper, no specified coating
Ink or printing residue (if printed side contacts food)
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
If You Care
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Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth if stored damp
Limited concern
Brand no-added-PFAS claim and a 2021 lab result with no fluorine detected.
✓Lab test found no PFAS
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