Who Gives A Crap · Pizza Boxes
Krusty Krab Full Size Pizza Box Costume Prop
Lower risk; this is a decorative costume prop, not food contact or water-protective apparel.
This is a novelty costume piece styled as a pizza box, not an actual food-service container or waterproofed garment. Standard cardboard and paper props pose minimal PFAS risk unless treated with water-resistant coatings.
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Material
Cardboard/paper costume prop (non-functional)
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.
Ink residues and printing compounds
Decorative printing on the cardboard surface may contain residual inks or pigments. Direct skin contact during wear, especially if the wearer sweats, could theoretically result in minor ink transfer, though risk is low for short-term costume use.
Dust and particulate inhalation
Cardboard degrades and sheds fibers and dust particles, particularly with repeated flexing or compression during wear. Individuals with asthma or other respiratory sensitivities may experience minor irritation during extended use.
Mold and microbial growth (post-storage)
Cardboard absorbs moisture readily. If stored in damp conditions, the prop may develop mold, which can release allergenic spores when disturbed or worn. Inspect before each use and store in a dry location.
Adhesive residues (if glued seams present)
Cardboard assembly may use adhesives that off-gas volatile organic compounds, particularly if the prop is new or stored in warm, enclosed spaces. Airing out the costume in a ventilated area before first wear will reduce this risk.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
While possible in some cardboard manufacturing processes, no specific formaldehyde concerns have been documented for this product or brand. Standard corrugated cardboard used for costumes typically carries minimal formaldehyde risk compared to pressed-wood furniture or textile finishes.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This is a cardboard-based costume prop designed to fit over the wearer as a pizza box replica. The material is corrugated cardboard or similar paper composite, not intended for food contact or repeated thermal stress. Cardboard itself is a low-hazard material when used as a non-functional prop, as it avoids the chemical migration pathways present in functional food packaging or coatings. The primary material risk is dust and paper fragments during wear or storage, not chemical leaching.
The brand's record and disclosure
Who Gives A Crap is primarily known for sustainable toilet paper and paper products with a focus on eco-friendly packaging and recycled content. The brand does not appear to have published detailed material safety data sheets or third-party certifications specific to this costume prop product. No established safety controversies or recalls for this item are on public record. Transparency on hazardous additives in the cardboard substrate (such as bleach residues or ink components) is not documented in available sources.
How it compares in its category
Cardboard costume props are a low-hazard novelty category compared to functional food service boxes, which require grease barriers and may contain PFAS or other coatings. This product avoids the chemical complexity of pizza delivery boxes by serving no protective function. Most cardboard costume props carry similar basic risks, dust inhalation during extended wear, potential ink migration if wet, and minimal leachable concern. This offering is typical for the novelty costume segment and carries no unusual material burden.
If you buy it
Store in a dry environment to prevent mold or moisture-triggered off-gassing of any residual ink or adhesive compounds. Wear for limited periods to minimize dust and particulate inhalation, especially if sensitive to paper dust. Do not heat, wet, or place over food or skin for extended periods. Inspect for tears or deterioration before each use; discard if the cardboard begins to shed, flake, or show signs of mold or water damage.
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
- Who Gives A Crap has made none
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