Fabri-Kal · Disposable Food Containers
Fabri-Kal Kal-Tainer 8 Ounce Squat White Container 10 / CS
Lower concern. Uncoated PP container with no coating linked to PFAS on record.
This polypropylene container has no water-repellent finish on record. Polypropylene is not a material linked to PFAS. The brand has no PFAS statement on record.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
polypropylene (PP) container, uncoated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Fabri-Kal Kal-Tainer 8 Ounce Squat White is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a polypropylene (PP, plastic #5) rigid container, uncoated. PP has a higher melting point (~160°C) than many alternatives, resists leaching across normal use conditions, and does not contain BPA or phthalates in its base resin. The squat 8 oz design is typical for takeout, deli, and prepared food storage where durability and stackability matter.
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.
Microplastics
Heating PP above 120°C or repeated microwave use can cause surface degradation and shedding of fine plastic particles, especially if the container is scratched. Risk is low during normal cold or warm food storage but rises with thermal stress.
Source, EPA ↗Opacity loss and structural integrity over time
Long-term use of PP containers can result in clouding, crazing (fine cracks), and weakening of the plastic matrix, especially if exposed to UV light, harsh detergents, or repeated thermal cycling. This does not pose direct chemical safety risk but signals material fatigue.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
BPA & bisphenols
PP resin does not contain BPA or its replacements. No additives of this class are reported in Fabri-Kal's standard formulation.
Source, FDA ↗Phthalates
PP is a non-plasticized plastic; phthalates are not used in PP manufacture for rigidity. Not a concern in this material class.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and leachables
This container is uncoated; no enamel, resin liners, or protective films are present. Degradation risk is minimal compared to coated metal or ceramic alternatives.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Fabri-Kal is a long-established US manufacturer of foodservice packaging with FDA compliance documentation for their PP containers. The company does not publicly disclose PFAS treatment status for this product line, and no independent testing or recalls related to chemical migration have been documented. They maintain standard food-contact certifications but transparency on emerging contaminants remains minimal.
How it compares in its category
PP rigid containers are mid-tier for food contact concern, lower concern than polystyrene (foam) or older PVC, comparable to PET (plastic #1), but with more potential concern than glass or stainless steel. Fabri-Kal's squat containers are durable workhorse products widely used in commercial kitchens and retail prepared food, suggesting acceptable performance over decades of use. Costs are lower than name-brand alternatives like Pactiv or Anchor Hocking, with similar material safety profiles.
If you buy it
Do not microwave or heat above 120°C; PP softens and may warp, though leaching risk is low even when warm. Keep away from strong solvents (oils, alcohols above 20% ABV) which can degrade the plastic over time. Replace if visibly scratched, clouded, or cracked, as degraded surfaces may shed microplastics. Hand wash or use gentle dishwasher cycles; the container will last 1, 2 years with regular commercial use or several years for storage.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Fabri-Kal has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Better-graded alternatives in Disposable Food Containers
Eco-Products
Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food
- Compostable resin (PLA/PBAT blend, plant-based)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Thermal degradation and chemical release at use temperatures
More disposable food containers grades
How we score, every product runs through the same public 0-100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.