Pit Boss · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294
Butcher paper typically has grease-resistant coating, but composition remains unclear.
Pit Boss butcher paper is a grease-resistant food-contact product with coating composition not publicly disclosed. PFAS status remains unknown without lab testing.
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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
bleached kraft paper with moisture/grease barrier coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294 is made of, ingredients and materials
Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294 is bleached kraft paper with an applied moisture and grease-resistant coating. Kraft paper itself is low-hazard cellulose, but the barrier coating composition is not publicly detailed by Schwartz Brothers. The coating's chemical identity (whether silicone-based, wax-based, or fluorochemical) determines exposure risk during food contact and heat exposure. Without ingredient disclosure, the safety profile of the coating cannot be fully assessed.
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.
Coating composition and identity
The barrier coating material is not disclosed. If fluorochemical (PFAS-based), exposure risk is elevated; if wax or silicone-based, risk is lower. Lack of transparency prevents definitive hazard classification.
Thermal degradation and off-gassing
At high temperatures (above 400F), undisclosed coating polymers may degrade and release volatile compounds. No public data exists on this product's thermal stability limits or off-gassing profile.
Coating shedding and microparticles
Grease-barrier coatings can shed fine particles into food during wrapping or cooking. No specific testing is on record; risk depends on coating adhesion quality and age.
Mold and bacterial growth if wet
While moisture-resistant, stored rolls in humid conditions or with water contact can foster mold on the paper surface or underside, particularly if used damp. Storage and handling matter more than material hazard.
What’s reassuring
Bleach residues in kraft paper
Bleached kraft paper is FDA-cleared for food contact; residual bleach is not a documented hazard in commercial food-contact papers. Schwartz Brothers provides no chlorine-free or unbleached variant labeling.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Schwartz Brothers Pit Boss does not publicly disclose coating chemistry, certifications, or PFAS stance for this product. No third-party testing results, recalls, or safety documentation are on record for this specific SKU. The brand's silence on food-contact material composition is a red flag for transparency, though absence of recalls does not confirm safety. Standard food-contact paper certifications (FDA compliance, BPA-free labeling) are also not advertised.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper with barrier coatings is standard in the smoking and food-wrapping market. Products from competing brands (such as Reynolds or specialty smoking suppliers) similarly lack full public coating disclosure, making this category a transparency gap industry-wide. Uncoated kraft paper avoids coating hazards entirely but loses grease resistance. This product sits mid-range, more convenient than uncoated alternatives but less transparent than premium brands that specify coating materials.
If you buy it
Use for smoking meats, wrapping, and food storage at temperatures under 400F to avoid coating degradation and potential off-gassing. Do not allow direct flame contact. Replace the roll if the coating visibly peels, darkens, or odor changes. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent moisture infiltration and mold. Wash hands after handling and before food prep, as barrier coatings can shed fine particles.
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
- Pit Boss has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294?
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- unbleached natural kraft paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Mold or microbial growth
- unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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