Scott · Paper Napkins & Paper Towels
SCOTT Mega Cartridge Napkins,PK875, 6 PK
Lower-concern standard napkins. No known PFAS use, but manufacturer discloses nothing.
Scott Mega Cartridge Napkins are plain uncoated paper napkins without water-resistance, stain-resistance, or special coating. Scott does not publicly confirm PFAS-free status.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
virgin fiber paper napkin, uncoated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What SCOTT Mega Cartridge Napkins,PK875, 6 PK is made of, ingredients and materials
Scott Mega Cartridge napkins are made from virgin wood fiber paper, uncoated and unbleached or minimally bleached depending on product line. Virgin fiber paper avoids recycled-content contamination risks (which can carry ink residues and heavy metals) and does not require synthetic coatings to perform. Napkins of this type are designed to be single-use and food-contact in application under normal conditions without chemical additives in the substrate itself.
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.
Chlorine residues (bleaching byproducts)
Standard tissue whitening uses chlorine or oxygen-based bleach. Scott does not disclose bleaching method for this product line. Residual chlorine or chlorine dioxide is typically minimal in finished napkins but not independently verified for this specific SKU.
Bacterial or mold growth in storage
Bulk napkins stored in humid or warm conditions can develop mold before use. This is a storage and handling issue, not a manufacturing defect. Proper dry storage eliminates this risk.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Ink or dye transfer (if printed)
Scott Mega napkins are typically plain white or light color with minimal printing. If printed designs are present, food-contact safety depends on ink formulation, which is not disclosed. Risk is low for unprinted or minimally printed tissue.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Virgin fiber napkins do not require formaldehyde resins for strength. Scott does not list resin additives for this uncoated product, and no formaldehyde concerns have been reported in the tissue category for this type.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Scott (Kimberly-Clark subsidiary) does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or avoidance commitments for napkin products, which is typical of the tissue category but represents a transparency gap. The brand has no known recalls for chemical contamination in napkins. Scott has made selective commitments to ingredient transparency in personal care lines but does not extend this to tissue products, leaving PFAS status unknown.
How it compares in its category
Virgin fiber napkins are the baseline of the category and carry lower chemical burden than bleached/brightened variants or those with proprietary coatings. Scott's position is middle-of-market, comparable to store brands and other major tissue makers in ingredient opacity and chemical profile. Eco-certified napkins (FSC, chlorine-free) offer marginally higher transparency but at higher cost; Scott does not market these certifications for this line.
If you buy it
Use napkins as intended, single-use, food-contact in application under room temperature. Do not use for hot oil or high-heat cooking surfaces as paper may char. Store in dry conditions to prevent mold; discard if visibly discolored or moldy. No special care required; standard disposal is appropriate. Bulk purchase (875 count) is economical but confirm storage space and shelf life expectations.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Scott has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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