· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Mossy Oak Heavy-Duty Coated Freezer Paper
Avoid. Grease-resistant coating identity not publicly stated.
Freezer paper with a waterproof coating lacks clear labeling of what that coating contains. No PFAS disclosure or test results are available from the brand.
The better-graded swap
IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Paper with waterproof/grease-resistant coating, type unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mossy Oak Heavy-Duty Coated Freezer Paper is made of, ingredients and materials
Heavy-Duty Coated Freezer Paper is paper substrate with a waterproof and grease-resistant surface coating, but Sealpac does not publicly disclose the coating chemistry. Traditional freezer paper uses polyethylene film; modern alternatives sometimes use wax or fluorinated compounds (PFAS-based). Without disclosure, the coating's composition and migration potential into frozen or thawed foods cannot be reliably 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.
Grease-resistant coating composition (undisclosed)
Sealpac does not specify whether the coating is polyethylene, wax, or fluorinated (PFAS-containing). Teflon-family coating-based coatings may migrate into fatty or oily foods; risk cannot be quantified without disclosure.
Coating degradation and migration
Heavy-duty coatings are prone to flaking or separation over time, especially if exposed to moisture or temperature fluctuations. Ingestion of coating fragments is unlikely but possible with compromised paper.
Thermal stability of coating at elevated temperatures
Freezer paper is rated for freezing only. Heat or direct oven exposure may break down the coating and release volatile or semi-volatile compounds; no independent testing of this product at elevated temperature is on record.
Bacterial or mold growth under damaged coating
If the waterproof coating cracks or peels, moisture can penetrate the paper substrate, creating conditions for microbial growth during storage. Regular inspection and replacement are important for food safety.
What’s reassuring
Ink or printing inks on exterior
The branding print on the exterior is decorative only and should not contact food. Standard food-packaging inks are low-risk, but no specific certification for this product's printing is available.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Sealpac is a regional or specialty brand with limited public transparency on material safety documentation or third-party certifications. No published PFAS testing results, recalls, or safety certifications (such as FDA food-contact verification) are readily available for this product. The silence on coating type is the primary concern and differs from major competitors who often specify polyethylene or wax composition.
How it compares in its category
Standard freezer paper (butcher paper with polyethylene backing) is well-established and generally regarded as low-risk for food contact. Wax-coated alternatives are also common and have lower concern from a PFAS perspective. This product's 'heavy-duty coated' claim without ingredient transparency makes it harder to rank; it may perform better than standard paper but introduces uncertainty about the coating agent, which is the key differentiator.
If you buy it
Use only for frozen storage, not for wrapping warm foods or direct oven use. Keep coated side away from foods when possible. Replace if coating shows visible wear, cracking, or separation. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent coating degradation. Consider requesting product safety data sheet (SDS) from Sealpac directly before bulk purchase.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- 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.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Mossy Oak Heavy-Duty Coated Freezer Paper?
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
- unbleached natural kraft paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Mold or microbial growth
- unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating
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- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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