Is NordicWare's nonstick coating PFOA &amp; PTFE free?
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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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From my understanding, the nonstick is a good thing since it means it is also PFOA-free
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Calphalon's Unison nonstick cookware has been approved by the FDA, but you should know that they do use PTFE to create their nonstick coating.
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I am sorry I cannot answer that question. On my best guess I would say that it does have PFOA coating, but if you use the pan correctly not over heating it, it works just great and does not emit any fumes that may be harmful!
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Go to this LInkhttp://www.amazon.com/Best-PFOA-Cookware-Nonstick-Eco-Friendly/lm/R3LCDXHCVIXTS9
951956
I do spray mine with a nonstick spray almost every time. Mine is old and has had a lot of use and I really like it. I think I need a spray more than I did years ago. I have not thought about PFOA. MWR
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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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I have no 'skin' in this game and do not work for Dupont. Everything that I have found points to this coating being safe for humans. My wife and I have used this cookware for some time now and we have not seen any degradation of the surface. Teflon" is the same thing as PFOA. Fact: If someone tells you "Teflon" is PFOA, they are wrong. Teflon is a brand. Even the EPA has said that the Teflon brand is not PFOA. In fact, DuPont Teflon nonstick coatings for cookware and consumer bakeware are made without PFOA. Does DuPont use PFOA to make nonstick coatings for cookware? No. As of January 1, 2012, DuPont no longer uses PFOA to manufacture nonstick coatings for cookware and consumer bakeware. Yes, products coated with Teflon nonstick coatings are safe. Prior to market introduction, DuPont nonstick coatings were subjected to studies at the DuPont Haskell Global Centers for Health & Environmental Sciences. Cooks in more than 40 countries around the world have purchased and used billions of pots and pans with DuPont nonstick coatings. Over the past 40 years, there have been only a few reported accounts of polymer fume fever, a minor health effect with reversible flu-like symptoms, as a result of severely overheating nonstick cookware. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found that DuPont nonstick coatings for cookware are acceptable for conventional kitchen use. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission rejected a petition in 2003 to require a label warning for nonstick coatings. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not believe there is any reason for consumers to stop using any consumer or industrial related products. We have no fears with regards to this product... great choice and value for the money. Ron
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Actually, you've been given misinformation, as did Barbara the representative. These do contain PTFE as this is the coating that makes the cookware nonstick. These are not the newer generation ceramic lined nonstick pans.
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teflon free since it's the brand name, but I believe they do use ptfe.I have the pans, and they are great.
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The coating is ceramic-titanium - that's it - so yes, free of PTFE and PFOA
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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!
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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
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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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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.
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Here is what Nordic Ware says about their non-stick coatings in an FAQ on their website: "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. If you have additional questions about the nonstick coatings that Nordic Ware uses, please contact our Consumer Service Department" https://www.nordicware.com/faq#
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The product is made of a flexible teflon and is labeled PTFE (PFOA free)See this website for explanation of PTFE/PFOA http://home.howstuffworks.com/nonstick-cookware5.htm. Package directions advise not to use above 500F (260C). After you read the article at the website you can decide if the material releases chemicals. We usually slow cook at from 300-350F. The mat cleans very easily. Hope this answers you questions.