Reynold's · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Reynolds Cut-Rite Wax Paper
Likely lower concern. Silicone coatings typical, but brand silent on PFAS.
This product uses a silicone-based water-resistant coating, not known to need PFAS. The brand provides no PFAS disclosure, and no lab data exists for verification.
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IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
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Material
paper with silicone-based coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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.
Paper substrate contaminants (chlorine, dioxins from bleaching)
Bleached paper products may contain trace dioxin residues; Reynolds does not disclose bleaching methods. Levels in food-contact paper are typically below concern thresholds, but unbleached or chlorine-free alternatives exist if exposure reduction is desired.
Thermal breakdown of coating at high heat
Excessive heat (above stated product limits) may degrade silicone coating, though degradation byproducts are not formally characterized. Standard use within manufacturer guidance poses no known risk.
What’s reassuring
Silicone coating migration into food
No established evidence that food-grade silicone coatings leach into food under normal baking or storage conditions. Silicone is chemically inert and approved for food contact by the FDA.
Microplastic shedding from coating degradation
Silicone coatings are less prone to flaking than older paraffin wax. No recalls or documented cases of silicone particles entering food from Cut-Rite wax paper are on record.
BPA & bisphenols
Silicone-based coatings do not contain BPA or phthalates by formulation. No evidence suggests Reynolds uses these chemicals in wax paper; they are not typical to this product class.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Reynolds Cut-Rite is paper coated with a silicone-based release agent, designed to prevent food from sticking during cooking and storage. Silicone coatings are food-contact approved by the FDA and differ chemically from older wax formulations; they are heat-stable and do not migrate into food under normal use. The paper substrate itself is inert, and the coating remains on the surface rather than being absorbed.
The brand's record and disclosure
Reynolds has a long history as a food-packaging manufacturer with general FDA compliance. The company does not publicly disclose detailed coating chemistry or third-party testing results for wax paper specifically. No recalls or safety controversies specific to Cut-Rite wax paper are on record. Reynolds has not released statements addressing PFAS in this product line.
How it compares in its category
Silicone-coated paper is now standard for wax paper and presents lower concern than older paraffin-wax formulations, which carried microplastic concerns. Parchment paper (bleached cellulose) is a direct alternative with similar non-stick properties and no known additional hazards. Neither silicone wax paper nor parchment requires the regulatory oversight of non-stick cookware (Teflon-type coating), making this category lower-risk overall.
If you buy it
Cut-Rite wax paper is appropriate for food storage, wrapping, and baking up to typical oven temperatures (350-450F depending on brand specifications; check packaging). Do not use directly on stovetop burners or in direct flame. Replace rolls after 2-3 years of storage to prevent coating drying or brittleness. Store in cool, dry conditions; exposure to heat or moisture can compromise the silicone layer.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Reynold's has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Better-graded alternatives in Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached paper, uncoated
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached kraft paper, no specified coating
Ink or printing residue (if printed side contacts food)
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
If You Care
Parchment Baking Sheets
unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth if stored damp
Limited concern
Brand no-added-PFAS claim and a 2021 lab result with no fluorine detected.
✓Lab test found no PFAS
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