teflon pots and pans

[anthonyb]

I know teflon is dangerous for birds but are all non stick pots & pans unsafe, such as ceramic or ninja foodi pans, lots of new coatings on pans
thanks

 

[Jen5200]

I’m not aware of any other coatings that are dangerous. I’m really careful to look for pans that identify as both PFOA and PFTE free. Many pans list as PFOA free, but still have PFTE. If I can’t be sure that both are not part of the coating, I don’t buy it. I’m sure others will chime in!

 

[wrench13]

Anthony be especially careful with ANY non-stick pot or pan coating, as even a change on a molecular level allows companies to market coatings under a new brand or trade name. SO while you item may not say Teflon or PTFE or PFOA, if it;s nonstick it most likely does contain these or a variation of them. Stainless steel, cast iron - these are 100% safe.

Also note - manufacturers of other products such as heaters, hair driers, toasters, breadmakers, George Formam Grilles - anything with a heating element, they will typically put a coating of PTFE on the elements as a method of corrosion protection. These can all be just as deadly as teflon coated pots and pans.

 

[Inger]

I’ve had good luck emailing companies and asking if there are PTFEs/PFOAs in their products. I always mention that I have a pet parrot (although the truth is I’m a pet hooman LOL) and that those chemicals will kill my bird. They usually respond very quickly!


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[noodles123]

Silicone is also dangerous-- when you are shopping, you have to call and ask about PTFE/PFOA/PFCs and Teflon (Teflon is just the brand). You also need to spell out the full chemical names (don't just say them-- spell: p as in paper, e as in elephant, etc...They are Polytetrafluoroethylene, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) AKA c8 , and perfluorinated compounds (PFC's). Give the names, abbreviations and any brands (like Teflon) and ask them to check all of them.

When you call, the sales person will almost always tell you some scripted junk about how their product is safe for humans and pets. They have no idea what they are talking about, so insist on knowing the chemical make-up of the coating/contents. They will likely transfer you to a line where they will then ask a bunch of the same questions and ask for the model number/serial etc...They will usually offer to call you back after making an inquiry, but never ever trust the first person who tells you their product is pet safe when they have no idea what it is made of.

 

[wrench13]

As I said, they are always inventing new compounds, or tweaking the properties, and you get a new product, which isn't quite teflon. I have to chase stuff like this all the time, Noodles is so correct, sales will just brush you off. Ask for the REACH compliance officer, and get a report on the coating, the MSDS sheet. It will tell you everything about the coating.