5 ms·

25%? Like, one-quarter of the mass of the salad bowl? Not parts-per-million?

• droopyEyelids 4y ago
  yes, PFAS based chemicals are the replacement for wax in 'waxed paper' style products.
  • MonkeyMalarky 4y ago
    Why not just stick to wax?
    • droopyEyelids 4y ago
      ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ it wasn't actually my decision
  • bruce343434 4y ago
    Source?
    • beowulfey 4y ago
      "Paper/paperboard food packaging: PFAS may be used as grease-proofing agents in fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, take-out paperboard containers, and pet food bags to prevent oil and grease from foods from leaking through the packaging." https://www.fda.gov/food/chemical-contaminants-food/authorized-uses-pfas-food-contact-applications https://www.fda.gov/food/chemical-contaminants-food/authoriz...