Magic Tape (6-Pack)

Name: Magic Tape (6-Pack)
Brand: Scotch

PFR Grade

Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency

Polypropylene tape with acrylic adhesive. No BPA. Scotch Magic Tape is the most widely used tape in the US. The plastic tape is a concern but the chemical profile is relatively benign.

PFR Reviewed

6-pack of Scotch Magic Tape. The most popular transparent tape in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

$12See Safer Alternatives in Office & School

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Office and school supplies contain a surprising array of toxic chemicals: phthalates in plastic binders and folders, formaldehyde in pressed wood furniture, PFAS in stain-resistant fabrics, and BPA in thermal receipt paper. Children are particularly vulnerable to chemical exposure from school supplies they handle daily.

Synthetic Plastic Content

90%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Scotch Magic Tape's polypropylene and acrylic adhesive formula is relatively benign for an office product. The main concern is the single-use plastic waste. Paper tape with natural adhesive is a more sustainable alternative for some applications.