Is this version also PTFE-free? the description doesn't state but the older version (at least according to amazon) is.
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The label states no cadmium or PFOA--I think that's the stuff you really need to avoid.
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No. PTFE is the main ingredient in their nonstick coating. According to their label, PTFE is inert and will pass through the body without being absorbed.
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PTFE is used in teflon products, this pan is hard anondized, so yes it is PTFE free
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It is..PTFE CoatingIts a fancy way of saying teflonhttp://www.bialetti.com/cookware/pasta-pots-c-2_15.html
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YES. It contains PTFE. PFOA was discontinued in recent years, so it does NOT have PFOA. But anyone who says it doesn't have PTFE is utterly wrong. Every Teflon, every nonstick, has PTFE. The only ones that don't are the new white/green ceramic nonstick pans.
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Bike is best for metal-to-metal as molybdenum disulfide plates itself into the pits of the metal smoothing the surface. I know that petroleum products break down rubber but I do not know their effect on PTFE. The carrier oil in this is a petroleum product. I recommend Birchwood Casey Synthetic Gun Oil with PTFE available from Amazon if you search for: BWC 44128 Synthetic Gun Oil 4.5oz. It is synthetic and will not damage rubber or plastics and is the slickest product I have ever used.
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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.
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I've used Bike Aid Dri-Slide as a lubricant for decades in my work as a bicycle mechanic. It has the ability to wick the length of long stretches of cable housing, lined or not. It can resuscitate corroded cables, although if heavy rust is present, replacement is in order. PTFE (Teflon) is incredibly stable, almost inert, unless heat approaching 900 degrees Fahrenheit is present. It's very commonly used in corrosive environments. I have never encountered problems using Dri-Slide with PTFE coated cables. Usually inner wires get replaced yearly or more often if you are concerned with high performance. I've used Bike Aid Dri-Slide as a lubricant for decades in my work as a bicycle mechanic. It has the ability to wick the length of long stretches of cable housing, lined or not. It can resuscitate corroded cables, although if heavy rust is present, replacement is in order. PTFE (Teflon) is incredibly stable, almost inert, unless heat approaching 900 degrees Fahrenheit is present. It's very commonly used in corrosive environments. I have never encountered problems using Dri-Slide with PTFE coated cables. Usually inner wires get replaced yearly or more often if you are concerned with high... » Read More I've used Bike Aid Dri-Slide as a lubricant for decades in my work as a bicycle mechanic. It has the ability to wick the length of long stretches of cable housing, lined or not. It can resuscitate corroded cables, although if heavy rust is present, replacement is in order. PTFE (Teflon) is incredibly stable, almost inert, unless heat approaching 900 degrees Fahrenheit is present. It's very commonly used in corrosive environments. I have never encountered problems using Dri-Slide with PTFE coated cables. Usually inner wires get replaced yearly or more often if you are concerned with high performance. « Show Less
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Nope, it is flat at the bottom just like the picture looks.The entire reason we bought this unit is that it is all SS rather than having a PTFE or other coating.We like it a lot and the flat bottom has been no problem.Use it about 2-3 times a week.
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The Unison pan lines DO use PTFE in their coating. However, the Unison line does not use the potentially harmful PFOA. According to cancer.org, Teflon/PTFE itself does not have the negative associations that PFOA has. (See http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/teflon-and-perfluorooctanoic-acid--pfoa) Now, PTFE can degrade, and although there is no evidence regarding health effects of the degradation by-products, those by-products can result in flu symptoms in sensitive humans and be bad for sensitive birds. So, to answer your question: yes and no. Yes, it off-gases, but better (i.e. no PFOA) than other non-stick pans.
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I'm not sure what PFOA and PTFE means, but the cookware is incredibly nice for the price and is definitely non-stick. We don't put it in the dishwasher or use metal utensils with it while cooking. Hope this helps.
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The other Ozeri pans claim they are both PFOA and PTFE free, this one does not - so I am assuming it is present in the material. I did a little research into the Greblon coating which is made by Weilburger in Germany. They do make several different coatings that contain PTFE aka Teflon. Only one of their products is PTFE free, a coating called CK2, but we don't know exactly which one is present in this pan.
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While I do not know the answer, I'd recommend asking Cuisinart directly, as they would have the information you want. Also, apparently Teflon is no longer created with PFOA & there are supposedly lots of nonstick coatings that aren't dangerous, but don't take my word for it, it's just something I was reading. Still, recommend asking Cuisinart, because unless the customers on Amazon happen to have taken part in the manufacturing, they most likely do not know. :(
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This product is advertised as being PTFE free. We'll have to rely on Wearever's veracity.
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They are the same unit. Progressive doesn't list a PT30C on their site aside from the EMSPT30C. Additionally, all of the units listed as a PT30C had a photo of an EMSPT30C. I seems that some of the units advertised just omit the EMS prefix in the listing.
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Yes, it is a PTFE Coating. I do not know if Teflon makes the coating. There are several PTFE manufactures.
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Hello, I am not sure about the PTFE's or the PFOA's ... I do however, feel that it scratches WAY less that the 'Ozeri" Green Pan from Germany. And in my opinion I feel that any material coming off and presenting itself to your food is bad. So regardless if it is a "so Called" Green Pan from Germany ... flaking off is No Bueno. I purchased this Cuisinart 10' about a year ago and it looks great. I recently bought the 8'. Ciao & Blessings ~
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This is from their FAQ page: Is your nonstick coating safe and does it contain TEFLON The nonstick coatings that Nordic Ware uses on all of its cookware and bakeware products are formulated to our specifications and produced in the USA by coatings companies that also supply the medical, military, foodservice and aerospace industries. We've chosen our suppliers because of their ability to meet our very precise quality standards. The coatings we use vary based on what type of food they will be releasing, and what temperatures the cooking vessel will reach. Our bakeware coatings are and have always been PTFE and PFOA-free, since an entirely different formulation is necessary to release sugars (associated with baking) than proteins (associated with meats and dairy). Our cookware coatings can be one of several formulations, depending on what substrate material they're being applied to (cast aluminum versus aluminized steel). We are able to state that PFOA is not present in any of the coating formulations that we currently use on consumer cookware products. PTFE (an entirely different compound than PFOA) is the material that gives nonstick surfaces their "slipperiness" and is widely used in consumer cookware coatings, including many of Nordic Ware's stovetop cookware products. Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont and refers to a specific nonstick coating that they exclusively manufacture. Teflon is not used by Nordic Ware for any consumer cookware or bakeware finishes at this time.
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ParaFlexx Premium are PTFE coated non-stick sheets. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that has numerous applications. The best known brand name of PTFE is Teflon by DuPont Co.While PTFE is stable and nontoxic at lower temperatures, it begins to deteriorate after the temperature of cookware reaches about 260 C (500 F), and decomposes above 350 C (662 F). These degradation by-products can be lethal to birds, and can cause flu-like symptoms in humans. In May, 2003, the environmental research and advocacy organization Environmental Working Group filed a 14-page brief with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission petitioning for a rule requiring that cookware and heated appliances bearing non-stick coatings carry a label warning of hazards to people and to birds