· Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
IPG Kraft Sealing Tape
Skip; water-resistant food packaging coating composition not disclosed.
IPG Kraft Sealing Tape uses kraft paper with an unspecified water-resistant coating typical of food packaging. The brand won't disclose coating chemistry, and sealing tapes commonly use fluorinated treatments.
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95/100 safety
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Material
kraft paper with water-resistant coating, composition unspecified
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.
Coating migration (unspecified additives)
Water-resistant coatings on kraft paper can include polymers or additives that may migrate into fatty or acidic foods if tape directly contacts them; lack of ingredient disclosure and migration testing data prevents full assessment.
Adhesive residue or leachables
The adhesive system is not specified; some industrial tape adhesives contain residual monomers or plasticizers that could transfer to food under heat or prolonged contact, though risk is low if tape remains external to packaging.
Thermal stability of coating
The water-resistant coating's stability above room temperature is undocumented; heating (e.g., in a warm car or near radiators) could degrade the layer or release volatile compounds, particularly if the coating is wax or plastic-based.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
Kraft paper manufacturing can introduce trace metals (e.g., cadmium, lead) if recycled fiber is used without adequate screening, and optical brighteners may be added for appearance; IPG does not disclose recycled content or brightener use for this product.
Source, FDA ↗Chlorine or bleaching residues
Kraft paper is typically unbleached or minimally bleached; no information suggests heavy chlorine processing, but manufacturing details are not publicly available for this tape.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
IPG Kraft Sealing Tape is kraft paper (cellulose fibers) with an undisclosed water-resistant coating applied to one or both sides. The coating composition is critical because water-resistant additives in food-contact papers can include synthetic polymers, waxes, or silicones that may migrate into food under certain conditions. Kraft paper itself is not a material linked to PFAS, but the adhesive system and coating formulation determine whether this tape presents lower concern for direct food contact, which the manufacturer does not explicitly confirm in public materials.
The brand's record and disclosure
IPG (Intertape Polymer Group) is a major packaging tape manufacturer, but Sealing Strip branding does not appear in FDA food-contact certification databases or prominent sustainability/safety certifications. IPG has not published detailed ingredient disclosure for this product line. No major recalls or safety incidents are on record for this specific tape, but the absence of transparency about coating chemistry and food-contact status is a red flag for products intended near food.
How it compares in its category
Water-resistant kraft tapes are common for sealing dry-food boxes and kraft paper bags, but certified food-contact tapes (e.g., those bearing NSF or FDA statements) explicitly declare their coating materials and migration testing. This product's silence on both points places it below best-in-class alternatives from manufacturers who publish food-contact compliance data. For non-food industrial sealing, it is a standard performer.
If you buy it
Use only for sealing exterior kraft paper packaging or non-food applications; avoid direct contact with food, especially high-moisture or oily items. Do not apply to surfaces that will be heated (ovens, steamers) or exposed to prolonged moisture, as coating stability under stress is unknown. Store in cool, dry conditions to prevent adhesive degradation. Contact manufacturer to confirm FDA food-contact compliance before any food-touching use; if they cannot provide a letter of compliance, treat as non-food-contact only.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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