Is this pan free of PTFE and PFOA?
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all non-stick cookware are free of PTFE and PFOA. Sorry it took me long song to respond. Hope this helps you.
625644
Safe and natural non-stick silicone coating stating PTFE & PFOA free! Very slick and very easy to clean but I still coat it very slightly with butter, coconut oil or all natural trans-fat free vegetable shortening by Spectrum. I haven't used it w/o the light coating so I cannot comment on using the pan w/o it but I will say that the clean up is a breeze b/c the water and soap repels off. I love USA pans. I just received the extra large loaf pan. Good luck.
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NO, Calphalon uses PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) on the Unison pans. PTFE is the generic word for Teflon. Calphalon's website states that both the EPA and FDA has stated that this is a safe compound, explaining: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) is a resin used in a large number of consumer applications, including nonstick coating for cookware. Because PTFE is durable and long lasting, it is used in a wide range of consumer products, including stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, medical devices, electronics and fireproof coatings. PTFE is well suited for cookware use and is the nonstick coating of choice for high-performance results. PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) is used as a processing aid during manufacturing to help nonstick coatings adhere to pan interiors. On warranty returns, Calaphon has given me the option to choose a stainless steel pan instead of another PTFE. I maintain that Calaphon's warranty is the best around.
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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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Teflon is a brand, this is not Teflon! Yes it is BPA free. Yes it does contain PFOA. The product is called Xylan. It is FDA approved. I will die from eating sausage patties that I intend to make on it before the coating will kill me! Don't be an alarmist, call Cuisinart! Great customer service! Oh, she said watch out if you have small birds in close to where you are using it. That's why I haven't self cleaned my oven yet, I have a dog and a husband and it is winter...P.S. You should smell my new oven when I turn it on!
1416981
If Erin's reply is correct, then it contains PTFE. From the Whitford website, "Xylan 8330: contains a high percentage of PTFE in the cured film for excellent nonstick properties"
599631
It is stated that these pans use Dupont's Autograph 2 technology. Dupont's web page (http://www2.dupont.com/Teflon/en_US/assets/downloads/pdf/DuPontAutograph2-SalesSheetK25441.pdf) states that Autograph 2 is ... &#9670; Made without PFOA
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I called the distributor: Edgecraft Corp825 Southwood RoadAvondale, PA 19311800-342-3255I asked if the non-stick coating was teflon? They said that the coating was PFOA free. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is presumably the Bad Guy in older non-stick coatings. Google PFOA to read all about it. Teflon seems to be the catch-all term people use for any non-stick coating which appears to be incorrect in this case. There are lots of non-stick coatings out there. The question to ask then is; Is your coating PFOA Free? In this case, it is. The EPA and several major companies have been eliminating PFOA in all their products since 2010. I called the distributor: Edgecraft Corp825 Southwood RoadAvondale, PA 19311800-342-3255I asked if the non-stick coating was teflon? They said that the coating was PFOA free. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is presumably the Bad Guy in older non-stick coatings. Google PFOA to read all about it. Teflon seems to be the catch-all term people use for any non-stick coating which appears to be incorrect in this case. There are lots of non-stick coatings out there. The question to ask then is; Is your coating PFOA Free? In this case, it is. The EPA and several major... » Read More I called the distributor: Edgecraft Corp825 Southwood RoadAvondale, PA 19311800-342-3255I asked if the non-stick coating was teflon? They said that the coating was PFOA free. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is presumably the Bad Guy in older non-stick coatings. Google PFOA to read all about it. Teflon seems to be the catch-all term people use for any non-stick coating which appears to be incorrect in this case. There are lots of non-stick coatings out there. The question to ask then is; Is your coating PFOA Free? In this case, it is. The EPA and several major companies have been eliminating PFOA in all their products since 2010. « Show Less
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it is advertized as being ptfe. I really like my pan but I have a 12".It is so handy to use.
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It is coated with a product called Thermalon, which works very well, but the main selling point is that it contains no PTFE or PFOA materials. It feels very much like a ceramic coated pan we had, but it is not ceramic per-se.
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The coating is ceramic-titanium - that's it - so yes, free of PTFE and PFOA
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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...
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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 would suggest you watch the video on this page. It appears to be made of aluminum with a layer of titanium which is then coated. They state PFOA free but do not state PTFE free.
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Hi Veda. I'm confused about which pans you are asking about. You state Calphalon in your question, but I reviewed the Anolon Advanced Anodized Nonstick 11-Piece set. I just completed a live chat with an Anolon representative and have copied the context of that chat here. I hope it helps. Barbara: Hi, my name is Barbara. How may I help you? Connie Fall: Hello Barbara. Does your Anolon Advanced cookware contain any PTFEs or PFOAs Connie Fall: the nonstick pots and pans Connie Fall: hello? are you there? Barbara: A completed nonstick pan does not contain PFOA or PTFE. These two chemicals were used in the past in manufacturing the nonstick. Once the cookware is completed, the nonstick coating does not have these chemicals. As of 2012 the manufacture has discontinued using PFOA. Connie Fall: anything purchased before 2012 does have PFOA then? Barbara: Prior to 2012, the manufacture used PFOA which making the nonstick but after the pan is completed, there is no traces of the chemical. The nonstick is baked on the cookware at 800 degrees and the two chemicals evaporate Connie Fall: okay. Thank you so much for your help. Barbara: Are there any other questions I can assist you with? Connie: No, but thanks again for your help.
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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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It can be nonstick and not be Teflon. I own this and am now concerned that it's Teflon. (Or at least contains PFOA.) If it does, I'm going to stop using it. Researching now.