Non-stick lining toxicity: Does anyone have any solid information on toxicity of the non-stick linings?
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At least these devices never go above the temperature of 212F, the boiling point of water. So you should not see the rendering of gases teflon can produce at 400 or 500F, and leaching should be minimal.
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I found a few entries in the "question and answer" section of the product page, that said it was not non-stick but I think those answers were informal answers from users and not a formal answer from the company. I had spent weeks trying to find information on toaster ovens without non-stick coatings and the only one that gave a definitive, company "there is no non-stick coating" comment, was the Waring Pro. I finally just gave up and went with this because it seemed ok and our experience has been good. We don't have birds but I'm pretty chemically sensitive and haven't had any problems with this unit. Sorry I don't have a better answer for you! I found a few entries in the "question and answer" section of the product page, that said it was not non-stick but I think those answers were informal answers from users and not a formal answer from the company. I had spent weeks trying to find information on toaster ovens without non-stick coatings and the only one that gave a definitive, company "there is no non-stick coating" comment, was the Waring Pro. I finally just gave up and went with this because it seemed ok and our experience has been good. We don't have birds but I'm pretty chemically sensitive and haven't... » Read More I found a few entries in the "question and answer" section of the product page, that said it was not non-stick but I think those answers were informal answers from users and not a formal answer from the company. I had spent weeks trying to find information on toaster ovens without non-stick coatings and the only one that gave a definitive, company "there is no non-stick coating" comment, was the Waring Pro. I finally just gave up and went with this because it seemed ok and our experience has been good. We don't have birds but I'm pretty chemically sensitive and haven't had any problems with this unit. Sorry I don't have a better answer for you! « Show Less
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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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I am unaware of the health risks you mention but it is my practise to warm the pan a bit before I add oil or butter. It's more a matter of timing and routine though. I have ruined a non stick pan before, not a Calphalon, by forgetting I had turned the heat on. It ruined the non stick surface. This might be what the warning was about. However, I sometimes forget and have oiled it immediately with no variance in the results.
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Dupon chemical named "Teflon". I don't know Zojirushi's use Dupon"s but of the family.This material is approved for food safety by FDA. I believe Zojirushi's products so far and am using. Life is the dangerous things. I don't know what is right ? What is wrong ? I feel this non-stick is safe. you have to pick your own.
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I have two parrots and any responsible parrot owner knows that fumes from pans with nonstick coating can kill them--QUICKLY. I'm sure the zojirushi is perfectly safe for them because the nonstick surface is enclosed but honestly, if the fumes alone are harmful to my birds, I don't even want to entertain what cooked food on it would do to me. I changed all of my cookware over to heavy gauge stainless steel. My new rice cooker will not be an exception. Sorry zojirushi...but I have to agree with "stuff2read"'s posting.
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Shelley is correct. The plates are as non-toxic as any cooking surface can be these days--until perhaps some other health risk is discovered for non-stick cooking surfaces.
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Just looked up your staticide 1010 DON'T USE IT. It's a poison. Google "Staticide 1010 ingest"
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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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Leakage is the least of the worries with this griddle. I don't really understand the question, but am answering because I sent this unit back after only a few uses. The non-stick surface is total junk. It is worse than no coating at all. I bought a much cheaper Presto griddle and am completely satisfied.
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I've looked at the paper work and it says that liquitex is among the first artist material manufacture to list toxicity information on its paint labels. I have looked at the bottles and can't figure out what the toxicity is. Each color has different codes to them not smart enough to know what they all mean. There is a web site www.lequitex.com that might help or there is a phone number 1-888-4-acrylic that might be able to answer your questions. I have used them a lot and like them because I am sensitive to fumes/smell and can hardly tell that there are any at all. I had to stop using folk art paints and other brand like it because the fumes and smell were so bad they made me ill. So if it is the fumes/smell that bothers you this would be a good choice. I am very happy with this purchase and have purchased them again.
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To the best of my understanding the liner is stainless steel with a non-stick coating called Polyfon made by Daikin. The coating is supposedly safe and contains no BPA's, unlike Teflon. It is probably applied to prevent the build-up of mineral deposits or stains over time. My thermos is now 3 years old and is as good as the day I bought it. If it cost twice as much as it does it would still be a bargain, in my opinion. Hope this helps.
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PFOA emission (used in making Teflon) is likely toxic, but PTFE (Teflon) itself is ok.www.webmd.com/cancer/features/teflon-pans
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I was sometimes I would soak it a bit then wipe with a soft sponge. My problem was that the nonstick surface began to wear and chip. I sent it back as you do not want to ingest teflon, very bad for you. It was a shame because otherwise we loved it.
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This liner was terrible and melted to the sides of my pan at a low temperature following all the directions. Do yourself a favor and avoid it!!
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Can't really answer that for sure. I pour mine into a smaller size of Biotene and that solved it for me. You might check with the manufacturer to be sure but it is not toxic as you rinse your mouth with it so it shouldn't be a problem.
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Joan, I don't really know the answer to that question However, I'm sure if you email Chicago Metallic I'm sure that will be able to help. I'm thinking as to why you ask this question, if there was a health concern I'm sure Chicago Metallic would not be selling a pan that could be harmful to it's customers. Nevertheless, I hope this helps you get the answer your looking for. Sorry I could not be more helpful. Have a great day Tony