Georgia-Pacific · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Georgia-Pacific KP640 Kraft Paper, 40#
Uncoated kraft paper carries lower PFAS concern for food contact.
Georgia-Pacific KP640 is plain kraft paper with no reported water or grease resistant coating. Uncoated paper is inherently lower-risk for food packaging.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Uncoated kraft paper, 40 lb weight
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Georgia-Pacific KP640 Kraft Paper, 40# is made of, ingredients and materials
KP640 is uncoated kraft paper, meaning it is pure cellulose fiber without plastic laminate, wax, or synthetic resin coating. The 40 lb designation refers to the weight of a 500-sheet ream at standard size, indicating a moderately thick, durable paper suitable for food wrapping and packaging. Because it lacks synthetic coatings, uncoated kraft eliminates risks from coating degradation, Teflon-type coating fumes, and synthetic leachates that plague coated papers and laminates.
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.
Mold and microbial growth during storage
Uncoated cellulose can harbor mold if stored in humid conditions. This is a storage issue, not an inherent hazard in the paper itself, but relevant if the product is kept in damp environments before use.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Ink/printing residues
KP640 is typically sold unprinted; if printed versions exist, ink migration depends on ink type and food contact duration. No specific contamination reports identified for this SKU.
Residual pulping chemicals (chlorine, lignin)
Modern kraft papers are processed to remove most residual bleach and lignin that could leach into food. No published test data for KP640 specifically, but kraft pulping is mature technology and FDA-compliant papers are permitted for indirect food contact.
Allergen or fragrance additives
Food-grade kraft papers typically contain no added fragrance or allergen compounds. If KP640 has odor, it is from natural wood pulp or paper aging, not synthetic additives.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Georgia-Pacific is a major forestry company (now owned by Koch Industries) with longstanding food-packaging operations but limited public disclosure on chemical testing or food-contact certifications for individual SKUs like KP640. No significant recalls or contamination incidents are on record for this kraft paper line. The company does not prominently advertise food-safety certifications (FDA compliance, NSF mark, or migration testing data) on consumer-facing materials, though kraft paper is permitted under FDA regulations for indirect food contact.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated kraft paper shows lower concern in food packaging compared to coated papers, plastic films, or bleached papers that may retain residual chlorine or dyes. It degrades naturally and poses no microplastic or persistent chemical concern. Among kraft options, KP640 is a standard commercial grade; virgin fiber kraft papers show lower concern than recycled-content grades, which may harbor trace contaminants from prior uses, though KP640's source composition is not published.
If you buy it
Use this paper for ambient-temperature food wrapping (bread, deli items, dry goods). Avoid direct contact with oily or acidic foods if the paper will be stored for weeks, as uncoated kraft can gradually absorb odors and allow slow moisture migration. Do not expose to heat above 200°C (400°F) for prolonged periods, as cellulose yellows and becomes brittle. Store rolls in a cool, dry place to prevent mold or mildew on the cellulose substrate.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Georgia-Pacific has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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