Pactiv Evergreen · Food Packaging
Pactiv Evergreen Newspring DELItainer Microwavable Container, 64 oz, 4.5 x 4.5 x 6.35, Natural, Plastic, 120/Carton ; Non-Stock Item - Extended
Contact Pactiv Evergreen for coating details before buying.
This polypropylene container has a grease-resistant coating that Pactiv doesn't describe. Grease resistance in food packaging typically means PFAS involvement.
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Material
Polypropylene (PP) plastic, microwavable; grease-resistant coating unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Pactiv Evergreen Newspring Extended is made of, ingredients and materials
This container is polypropylene (PP), a thermoplastic rated for microwave use up to approximately 220°F without expected degradation. The grease-resistant coating is not publicly specified by Pactiv Evergreen on product documentation; such coatings historically used PFAS compounds to resist oils and water, though some manufacturers have transitioned to non-fluorinated alternatives. PP itself does not leach BPA or phthalates under normal use, but any proprietary coating composition remains a potential exposure vector if not declared.
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.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Grease-resistant foodservice containers historically used PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, GenX analogs). Pactiv Evergreen has not publicly disclosed coating chemistry for this product line, leaving PFAS presence unverified but plausible given product function and industry norms.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
If coating is polymer-based and deteriorates under repeated microwaving or high-fat food contact, small particles may shed into food. PP base itself is stable; risk centers on unspecified proprietary coating durability.
Source, EPA ↗Migration of coating components into fatty or acidic foods
Industry-wide concern, fluorinated coatings on food contact surfaces migrate at elevated temperature, especially with fatty foods (e.g., deli meats, cheese). FDA compliance testing for this product is not publicly available; migration potential depends on unknown coating type and use conditions.
What’s reassuring
BPA & bisphenols
Polypropylene formulations do not require BPA or BPS for structural properties. No recall or safety alert exists for this product on this hazard; risk is minimal unless coating additives include endocrine disruptors.
Source, FDA ↗Heavy metals
Product is described as natural (off-white/translucent), which typically requires minimal pigmentation. No known recalls for heavy metal contamination in Pactiv Evergreen PP containers; risk is low but not formally certified as metal-free.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Pactiv Evergreen is a major foodservice packaging manufacturer with no published third-party certifications (NSF, BPA-Free certification marks, etc.) visible on standard product listings for this line. The brand has not made public statements about PFAS phase-out or coating ingredient transparency specific to DELItainer products. Absence of disclosure does not confirm PFAS presence, but it prevents pre-purchase verification of coating safety.
How it compares in its category
Among commercial food containers, PP-based microwaveable deli boxes occupy a middle ground, lower concern than older polycarbonate (PC) alternatives on BPA grounds, but less transparent than glass or stainless alternatives. Competitors like Dart and Solo offer similar PP containers with similarly opaque coating disclosures. The 64 oz size and grease resistance target foodservice, where PFAS coatings remain industry standard despite growing phase-outs.
If you buy it
Do not exceed microwave temperatures above 220°F (verify food temperature, not container-only heating). Avoid prolonged contact with fatty foods or oils at high heat, as this can accelerate any coating degradation. Replace containers if you observe discoloration, warping, or surface breakdown. Before bulk purchase, contact Pactiv Evergreen's consumer line to request documentation of coating composition and PFAS status.
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
- Pactiv Evergreen has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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