Pacon · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Butcher Paper, Natural, 48" x 25' (PAC5812)
Low-medium concern. Natural kraft typically has no coating or wax lining.
Georgia-Pacific PAC5812 is natural kraft paper with no coating or minimal wax sealing, without known PFAS grease treatments in standard versions. Check your packaging label for any coating specifics.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Kraft paper, uncoated or minimal coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Butcher Paper, Natural, 48" (PAC5812) is made of, ingredients and materials
PAC5812 is kraft paper, a bleached or unbleached cellulose product made from wood pulp. Georgia-Pacific's natural butcher paper is typically uncoated or lined with a thin food-grade wax or PE layer to provide moisture resistance and grease barrier. Kraft paper itself is inert under normal food storage and wrapping conditions; the risk profile depends entirely on whether any coatings or adhesives introduce chemical leachates when in contact with fatty or acidic foods at various temperatures.
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.
Adhesives or sizing agents in paper structure
Industrial kraft paper may contain starch-based sizing or minor chemical additives for strength and printability; these are not designated as food hazards but represent minor residual contamination risk if paper is damaged or heavily exposed to aqueous/acidic conditions. Georgia-Pacific does not disclose specific sizing chemistry for this SKU.
Wax or polyethylene coating leaching under heat or with fatty foods
If PAC5812 uses a wax or low-density PE coating for grease resistance, prolonged contact with high-fat meats or exposure above 150F could theoretically promote minor migration of coating oligomers or residual monomers into food. Risk is low for normal wrapping and refrigerated storage but cannot be ruled out without material specification from the manufacturer.
Bacterial or mold growth during storage or use
Paper products can support microbial growth if stored in humid conditions or if used to wrap moist meats without proper refrigeration. This is a use-practice hazard, not a material hazard, but relevant to food safety; ensure rolls are stored dry and used promptly after opening.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Bleaching residues or chlorine compounds in paper
Food-grade kraft paper used by major manufacturers is processed to remove harmful chlorine residues (ECF or TCF standards); no established cases of dioxin or organochlorine leaching from retail butcher paper have been documented in food-safety literature.
Ink or printing residues if rolls are printed
If this roll features printed logos or labeling, food-contact inks are regulated, but direct contact between ink and fatty or acidic foods is best avoided. No recalls or warnings specific to Georgia-Pacific butcher paper printing inks are known.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Georgia-Pacific is a major, publicly traded producer with significant food-packaging operations. The company does not widely publicize detailed chemical disclosure for commodity butcher paper beyond general food-contact compliance claims. No major safety recalls specific to this product line are on record from the FDA or CPSC. The brand maintains standard food-contact material certifications (FDA Title 21 CFR 176/177 compliance) but does not engage in transparency initiatives comparable to smaller specialty brands.
How it compares in its category
Kraft butcher paper has lower concern as a food-wrapping substrate compared to many alternatives. It avoids the PFAS and BPA risks associated with plastic-lined or heavily treated alternatives, and avoids the dioxin concerns sometimes raised about bleached papers at industrial scales. Wax-lined or PE-coated versions (which this likely is) are preferred over bare kraft for moisture resistance but do not add significant chemical hazards if coatings are minimal and food-grade. Organic or unbleached variants marketed elsewhere carry similar safety profiles.
If you buy it
Use this product as intended, wrapping fresh or frozen meat, butcher cuts, and deli items. Do not use for prolonged contact with very hot foods above 140F or for liquids that could saturate the paper and bypass any moisture barrier. Store rolls in a cool, dry place away from direct heat to prevent wax layer breakdown. Replace the roll if visible tears, discoloration, or moisture ingress occurs, and check expiration or manufacturing date if printed. No special washing or preparation is needed.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 75% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Pacon has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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