Since this "Classic" pan appears to be (based on review dates) almost 10 yrs on the market, I am wondering if the coating has PTFE and PFOA???
900360
Sorry, I do not know the answer. I've had mine 5 years, and I love this griddle. I use it almost daily and the non-stick surface is still perfect.
900361
Don't know. I do know non- stick only lasts about a year. Have had 2. Did not use non-stick sprays .Don't warp like less expensive griddle pans but non-stick disappointing.
900362
Not sure about coating,but I've used mine for at least 10 years and haven't died yet........
2057813
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.
328188
I only wish I could say the interior of this pan is enamel. Its a newer finish which is not as easy to care for as enamel. It do not believe the finish contains PFOA's. Hope this helps!
790268
The Costco literature says that the lining of the pans is "three interlocking layers of Teflon Platinum Pro nonstick coating . . . the coating is PFOA-free." PFOA means "perfluorooctanoic acid . . . [which] was used in the manufacture of nonstick coatings in years past."
265577
I don't know what the coating is made of. This coating is spectacular. It actually is non-stick. I've used mine daily for 2 yrs. The coating is still perfect! It's delightful to own such a great product.
1760366
According to Presto Customer Service the only model they have that is PTFE and PFOA is model 07115, which is a skillet versus a griddle. Here is their response "Our current model, stock number 07115, is ceramic coated and does NOT have PTFE or PFOA. All other griddles do have PTFE and PFOA."
940849
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.
1126425
Yes, it is Teflon coated but I have had mine for 2 years and it is holding up fine.
1310936
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.
379505
It definitely has a coating which I assume is Teflon . I use this pan. 3X a week. Cleaning this pan is so easy!
144348
PTFE is used in teflon products, this pan is hard anondized, so yes it is PTFE free
1398237
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.
751439
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.
751438
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.
149067
A little research turned up that it is PFOA free. But as with most stick free cookware it does not handle high temperatures well and the surface tends to deteriorate over time. For a fry pan I would suggest you look elsewhere but for bake ware this brand is fully serviceable. Hope this helps.
1132105
It does not appear to be coated by Teflon. I would never use Teflon. The pan is not stamped with where it was manufactured. It works very well. I am pleased with it.
843515
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 ~