Is this pan PFOA free?
149065
I do not know; I no longer have the paperwork for it so I can't go back & look for that information. I will say I have enjoyed this pan very much.
149066
I wasn't sure and Googled it. The Anolon website says the bronze style is PFOA-free. I kept looking around and I found this on the website posted the bottom of this letter. "Anolon and Circulon (as well as all cookware in the USA) will be 95% PFOA-free by 2010. And all cookware sold in the USA will be completely PTFE-free by 2015." Be that as it may, I have noted multiple small areas of pitting with loss of the coating on two of my three Anolon pots (but none of the pans), so it's not a fluke. The white pits are about a millimeter across, maybe a bit less, and are very noticable against the dark gray coating. PFOA or not, the nonstick coating is not staying attached as well as it should. I only use silicone rubber utensils so it's not due to that. Not only that, on the bottom of the Anolon cakepan I bought it is starting to develop some tiny areas of rust. Maybe it got scratched from the oven racks, but there is no other reason I can think of since I take good care of them. Considering how much I paid for these, I'm not so unhappy with them that I am going to replace them since I don't have $$$ to burn (pun intended). Nonetheless, knowing what I know now, I'd recommend going with a different brand. I hope this helps. http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090115164632AARg63g
149067
A little research turned up that it is PFOA free. But as with most stick free cookware it does not handle high temperatures well and the surface tends to deteriorate over time. For a fry pan I would suggest you look elsewhere but for bake ware this brand is fully serviceable. Hope this helps.
1593042
I am curious about the same thing - this oven looks perfect for my family EXCEPT the non stick interior - PFOA is no joke people. Stay as far away from non stick as you can get. If I end up ordering this oven, it will only be if I find out the non stick does not contain perfluorocarbons. Look them up. They are bad news.
965691
The package says it is free of PTFE and PFOA and that it is made from ceramic and is completely eco-friendly. Since BPA is a by-product of plastic and resins and this pan does not contain either then that would suggest that it is BPA free.
843516
The coating doesn't appear to be visible. It appears to be part of the pan. I have no clue what PTFEs or PFOAs are so I can't answer that question.
357413
Received this pan today and the packaging states "PFOA-free nonstick surface..."
1403266
They make a line coated with QuanTanium which is PFOA free. My rule of thumb is if it doesn't say "green"or "Eco non stick coating" I wouldn't. This description mentions neither. Research Green or Eco non stick bakeware and you should see choices more fitting your needs.
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PFOA emission (used in making Teflon) is likely toxic, but PTFE (Teflon) itself is ok.www.webmd.com/cancer/features/teflon-pans
895587
Dear Jimmy, Thank you for your inquiry. This item is PFOA free as for the PTFE is the non stick coating that is on our non stick cookware, without the PTFE the pan would not be considered non stick. Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you. Sincerely, Tonia D.
718004
Teflon or not, it has a non stick coating, which to me indicates that it does release PFOA. Wilton doesn't provide any specifics on the coating that I could find, but unless it's bare metal, the coating is there. I'm still blissfully using mine though.
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They do have a line of cookware meeting this requirement ... http://www.calphalon.com/Pages/Content/Press-Releases/Calphalon-Introduces-Ceramic-Nonstick-Cookware-with--Eco-Friendly,-PFOA-Free-Nonstick.aspx
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I don;t think you have to worry about PTFE and PFOA since the cooker is not made of plastic(inside). It is made of stainless steel that does not contain PTFE and PFOA. The outside material does not effect what you are cooking in any way. I chose this product out of many because it is steel surface on the inside, including the steaming tray so I did not have to worry about PTFE and PFOA as well. Very happy with it. Hope it helps...
1593045
If you read it clearly, in the description it states that it is PFOA/PTFE free. Some are saying otherwise. So is it really PFOA/PTFE free or what?
328185
Greetings, The interior is cast iron. I do not know what PFOA is. We are happy with the various sizes and use them regularly with no bad effects. Enjoy!
2039027
It is made with Dupont Autograph2-Not your old definition of Teflon. It is PFOA Free.
348866
I do not know if it is ptFE or PFOA free. I have not had my metal handle or edging rust. I do not have a glass lid. They do not come with a glass lid. That you would have to buy seperately and mine has been backordered since June. I would suggest hand washing everything though because I have read where people have put the rack in the dishwasher then started rusting.
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Why would you say "Yes, absolutely" ??? I can find nothing on the Ecolution website saying what exactly their "Hydrolon" nonstick surface material is made of,only that it is made without PFOA. In fact, everything I've found on the web suggests that it *is* PTFE only processed without using PFOA. Either way, it's a good griddle. Ours is 3 years old, is used about once a week, and the surface is still as good as new. And PTFE is the most inert substance imaginable - keep it below 500F and there are no health risks.
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Yes, this product is Teflon free, I checked when I bought it as a gift. The way to can tell is that is says that it is "PTFE/PFOA-free" and, according to Wikipedia: "Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that has numerous applications. The best known brand name of PTFE is Teflon by DuPont Co." Hope this helps.