IDL Packaging · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Idl Packaging 24 inch x 150' Mini Freezer Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
A water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment of unstated chemistry, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
IDL Packaging describes these grease-proof paper sheets as PFAS-free and uncoated. We record that as an unverified brand claim. Its record describes a water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment of unstated chemistry, which is still counted.
Brand says: “IDL Packaging describes these grease-proof paper sheets as PFAS-free and uncoated.”
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Material
paper with polyethylene coating, grease-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
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What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Polyethylene coating integrity and food leachables
PE itself is food-safe, but adhesives bonding paper to PE coating or residual monomers from PE film production can migrate into fatty foods (meat, fish) over extended freezer storage. No recalls or safety data on record for IDL specifically; risk is low under normal storage but cumulative over 6+ months.
Thermal degradation of polyethylene coating
Polyethylene films degrade and release volatile compounds (including formaldehyde and acetaldehyde) above 60-80°C. This freezer paper is not designed for heat contact; heating or microwave use would violate intended use and present inhalation risk.
Unidentified grease-resistant treatment chemistry
IDL claims PFAS-free but does not disclose the substitute chemistry (silicone, wax, proprietary fluorine-free polymer, or organosilicate). Without published ingredient data, residual solvents or processing aids in the coating cannot be ruled out, though risk is low for food contact.
Coating delamination and paper degradation in freezer
Extended freeze-thaw cycles or moisture ingress can weaken the PE-to-paper bond, causing flaking or separation. Compromised coating loses grease barrier function and may allow paper fibers to contaminate food surface.
What’s reassuring
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states this product is PFAS-free. We have not verified the claim.
Heavy metals
No contamination or regulatory violations are on record for IDL freezer paper. Paper substrates and PE coatings do not typically require heavy metal pigments or azo dyes, so exposure risk is minimal.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
What it is and why it matters
IDL's freezer paper is a two-layer composite, cellulose paper substrate bonded to a polyethylene (plastic) coating on one side. The coating provides grease resistance and moisture barrier properties needed for wrapping raw meat and fish without seepage or freezer burn. Standard polyethylene itself is chemically inert in food contact, but the grease-resistant treatment applied to it is the variable. IDL claims PFAS-free formulation, though the specific chemistry of that treatment is not publicly disclosed.
The brand's record and disclosure
IDL Packaging makes a blanket PFAS-free claim but has not published third-party test results, ingredient lists, or certifications (such as NSF or FDA compliance docs) for this product in public sources. No recalls or safety controversies are on record for this freezer paper. The brand positions itself as a food-service supplier but does not maintain visible transparency about alternative grease-resistant chemistries used in place of PFAS.
How it compares in its category
Butcher and deli papers typically use either PFAS-based coatings (older standard, highly effective) or fluorine-free alternatives (wax, silicone, or proprietary polymer blends). IDL's PFAS-free positioning aligns with regulatory trends and consumer preference but does not guarantee absence of other processing aids or residual chemicals. Uncoated parchment or wax paper are lower-tech alternatives but less durable for prolonged freezer storage; silicone-coated papers are chemically similar but less common in bulk rolls.
If you buy it
Store the roll in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent polyethylene degradation or adhesive breakdown over months. Use the shiny (coated) side facing the food; do not heat or microwave (polyethylene films release degradation products at high temperature). Replace the roll every 12-18 months even if partially used, as the coating can become brittle or lose moisture barrier function. For long-term freezer wrapping beyond 6 months, layer with aluminum foil for added protection.
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
- IDL Packaging has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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