Seventh Generation · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Seventh Generation Bathroom Tissue
Lower concern. Bare paper with no waterproofing or coatings typical.
This plain virgin fiber toilet paper contains no reported water-resistance treatment or coating. No PFAS disclosure is made, but material type carries lower inherent risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Virgin fiber toilet paper, uncoated
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.
Chlorine bleach residues
Virgin fiber tissue is typically bleached during pulping; however, residual chlorine or chlorine compounds are not a documented concern in finished tissue products at consumer exposure levels, and Seventh Generation does not disclose bleaching methods.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Toilet tissue may contain trace formaldehyde-releasing agents in some commercial products as wet-strength resins. No evidence of such additives in Seventh Generation's uncoated virgin tissue formulation is on public record.
Source, ATSDR ↗Ink or dye transfer (printed packaging)
The tissue itself is unprinted and undyed. Packaging ink exposure is not relevant to the product during use.
Bacterial contamination or mold
No recalls or contamination events are on record for Seventh Generation tissue. Risk is mitigated by storage in dry conditions and the product's single-use nature.
Microplastic shedding
Virgin fiber toilet paper contains no synthetic polymers or plastic fibers, eliminating microplastic release during use or disposal.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Seventh Generation Bathroom Tissue is made from virgin fiber (tree pulp) with no applied coatings, waterproofing treatments, or chemical finishes typical of treated papers. The manufacturing process for uncoated tissue relies on mechanical and basic chemical pulping rather than surface treatments, which eliminates routes for many synthetic chemicals to enter the product. Virgin fiber toilet paper is biodegradable and does not shed microplastics or synthetic polymer fragments during use or disposal.
The brand's record and disclosure
Seventh Generation is a sustainability-focused brand owned by SC Johnson that publishes ingredient transparency and has earned third-party certifications including Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice recognition for cleaning products in their range. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS content testing or stance on fluorochemicals in tissue specifically, though their green positioning suggests avoidance of such coatings. No recalls, contamination incidents, or safety violations specific to their tissue products are on record.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated virgin-fiber toilet paper is the standard category baseline; Seventh Generation's product contains no novel additives or treatments that differentiate it chemically from conventional tissue. The primary advantage versus some commercial brands is certification focus and brand commitment to lower chemical load in household products, though tissue itself is a low-exposure item. Recycled-content alternatives exist but carry no measurable safety advantage for this use case.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry location away from direct moisture to maintain structural integrity and prevent mold growth, though tissue is not prone to degradation under normal bathroom conditions. No special handling or replacement triggers apply beyond standard use; dispose in standard waste or septic systems. The product requires no maintenance and poses no heating, chemical leaching, or durability concerns during its brief use cycle.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Seventh Generation has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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