The Hidden Dangers of Toluene in Baking Paper: Why Solvent-Free Matters?
- Jeanne P
- Aug 22, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
Toluene is a volatile organic solvent widely used in industrial applications such as paint, adhesives, and chemical coatings. In the context of baking paper, it may be used to dissolve and apply synthetic resins or anti-stick agents that give the paper its heat resistance and non-stick properties. While technically effective, this practice raises serious concerns when it comes to food safety.
Toluene is known for its toxicity. Short-term exposure can cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea, while long-term contact has been linked to liver and kidney dysfunction, neurological damage, and reproductive harm. The World Health Organization (WHO) also warns about its dangers (see a short report here). When baking paper containing toluene is exposed to high temperatures, there is a risk of chemical migration into food, especially fatty or moist items. This makes the presence of toluene in food-contact materials a serious health hazard.
Unfortunately, some low-cost manufacturers continue to use toluene and other harmful solvents in their production processes. These companies often prioritize volume and price over safety and transparency. Their products may lack proper certifications, contain undisclosed chemical residues, and fail to meet international food safety standards. For consumers and businesses alike, this poses a hidden risk: what seems like a bargain may come with long-term health consequences.
MyFibres takes a radically different approach. Our baking paper is solvent-free, made without toluene or any other toxic chemicals. We use clean, food-grade materials that meet rigorous standards. Our products are designed to perform under high heat without releasing harmful substances, ensuring safety for both consumers and the environment.
In addition to being safe, our products are biodegradable, recyclable, and highly functional. Whether you're baking, frying, or packaging fresh produce, our paper offers excellent oil absorption and heat resistance, without compromising your health.
Choosing MyFibres means choosing integrity. In a market flooded with cheap, chemically-treated alternatives, we stand for transparency, sustainability, and uncompromising quality. Don’t settle for less. Choose solvent-free. Choose MyFibres.
MyFibres offers smart, sustainable solutions for everyday life with an eco-friendly range of paper products for your kitchen. We believe that your cooking choices should not endanger your health nor the planet.
Our paper is PFAS-free, toluene-free, made from 100% virgin pulp.
MyFibres - My Everyday Paper. Smarter.
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