Material Analysis
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
The "forever chemical" umbrella that includes PTFE, PFOA, and ~12,000 related compounds.
Health Risk — Avoid
Associated with significant health risks at relevant exposure levels.
What It Is
PFAS is an umbrella term for a class of approximately 12,000 synthetic chemicals all built on extraordinarily stable carbon-fluorine bonds. PTFE and PFOA are both PFAS compounds. They are called "forever chemicals" because they persist indefinitely in the environment and accumulate in human tissue and blood. The US EPA, EU ECHA, and WHO have all flagged PFAS as a growing public health crisis.
Health Concerns
Multiple PFAS compounds are linked to cancer (kidney, testicular), thyroid disruption, immune suppression, infertility, and developmental delays in children at sufficient exposure levels. Studies show PFAS appear in the blood of virtually all Americans tested. Regulatory limits are being tightened globally. The EU has proposed restricting the entire PFAS class under REACH regulations.
15 Products Using This Material
Scanpan
CTX
STRATANIUM+ (Ceramic-Titanium Matrix — contains PTFE)
HexClad
Hybrid Pan
Hexagonal PTFE Valleys + Exposed Stainless Steel Peaks
Zwilling
Madura Plus
Duraslide Granite (PTFE-based)
Ninja
Zerostick
PTFE Non-Stick (specific formulation not disclosed)
Anolon
Advanced Home
Titanium-Reinforced PTFE Non-Stick
Circulon
Symmetry
PTFE (ScratchDefense Technology)
T-fal
Excellence Titanium
Prometal Pro PTFE with Titanium Reinforcement
Tefal
Ingenio 5 Excellence
PTFE (Thermo-Fusion 5-Layer Non-Stick)
Calphalon
Contemporary Non-Stick
PTFE (3-Layer Non-Stick Interior)
Cuisinart
Chef's Classic Non-Stick
Quantanium PTFE Non-Stick (Titanium-Reinforced)
Rachael Ray
Cucina Hard Anodized
PTFE Non-Stick (2-Layer)
Farberware
Classic Non-Stick
PTFE Non-Stick
Tramontina
Professional Non-Stick
StarFlon Elite PTFE (3-Layer)
All-Clad
HA1 Non-Stick
PTFE Non-Stick (2-Layer)
KitchenAid
Hard Anodized Non-Stick
PTFE Non-Stick (3-Layer)