Expert Grill · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Pink Butcher Paper 22 in x 100 ft
Skip until coating identity confirmed; butcher paper often uses PFAS-based treatments.
Pink butcher paper typically receives water-resistant coatings to prevent grease transfer, often PFAS-based. Expert Grill makes no disclosure of coating type or PFAS status.
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IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
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Material
Paper with water-resistant coating (unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Pink Butcher Paper 22 in x 100 ft is made of, ingredients and materials
Expert Grill Pink Butcher Paper is cellulose paper with an applied water-resistant coating of unspecified chemistry. The pink color is typically food-grade dye, not a hazard concern. The water-resistant layer is the critical unknown, butcher paper coatings in this category commonly use PFAS-based treatments (like Teflon-type coating or other fluorochemicals) to achieve grease and moisture barrier properties, though some manufacturers have shifted to non-fluorinated alternatives. Without explicit confirmation from Expert Grill of the coating type, the presence of PFAS cannot be ruled out.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
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.
PFAS
Coating chemistry is unspecified; butcher paper in this category typically relies on PFAS-based treatments for water and grease resistance. Brand has not disclosed or ruled out PFAS presence.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation under heat or moisture
Unspecified coating formulation means durability and performance life are unknown. Extended storage in humid conditions or repeated heating may accelerate breakdown, potentially releasing coating particles into food contact.
Microplastic or coating particle shedding
Unknown coating composition and durability mean risk of particle release into food during wrapping, storage, or heat exposure cannot be assessed without material data sheet.
What’s reassuring
PFAS
No adverse reports exist for Expert Grill pink butcher paper in food contact. If coating is non-PFAS alternative (e.g., silicone, wax blend, or polyethylene), standard food-grade expectations apply; however, confirmation is absent.
Source, ATSDR ↗Ink or dye toxicity (pink coloring)
Pink dyes in food-grade butcher paper are not documented as a safety issue; commercial food-contact papers use approved colorants. No brand-specific incidents reported.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Expert Grill has published no public materials regarding PFAS use, phase-out timelines, or coating chemistry in their paper products. No third-party certifications (e.g., PFAS-free, GOTS, FSC chemical-management standards) are documented for this product. The brand's silence on this known category risk suggests either lack of transparency or reliance on conventional PFAS-treated formulations. No recalls or safety violations specific to this product are on record.
How it compares in its category
Most conventional pink butcher papers use PFAS water-resistant coatings; this product is typical in that respect. Some competitors (e.g., Kraft, smaller specialty suppliers) explicitly advertise PFAS-free or fluorine-free coatings. Premium alternatives certified by third parties for low-chemical processing exist but command higher cost. Without Expert Grill's specific coating disclosure, this product cannot be differentiated as lower-risk than standard offerings.
If you buy it
Use for short-term food wrapping and smoking at normal grilling temperatures (under 300F sustained); the paper's integrity is the limit, not the coating risk in that context. Do not use for direct flame contact or extended high-heat scenarios. Store in a cool, dry place; moisture exposure may degrade the coating over time. Before regular purchase, contact Expert Grill directly requesting the water-resistant coating chemistry and confirmation of PFAS status; if they cannot provide this, consider switching to a brand that explicitly certifies PFAS-free treatment.
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
- Expert Grill has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Pink Butcher Paper 22 in x 100 ft?
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