Is the non-stick coating pfoa-free? I heard that all non-stick coatings had that chemical. Also, this item appears to be made in China (?).
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They do have a line of cookware meeting this requirement ... http://www.calphalon.com/Pages/Content/Press-Releases/Calphalon-Introduces-Ceramic-Nonstick-Cookware-with--Eco-Friendly,-PFOA-Free-Nonstick.aspx
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I just did some research and that appears pfoa feee is the Unison line. So I doubt if this is pfoa free.
1985436
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!
857123
The label says "Made in China". It is the best non-stick surface I have ever used.
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Why would you say "Yes, absolutely" ??? I can find nothing on the Ecolution website saying what exactly their "Hydrolon" nonstick surface material is made of,only that it is made without PFOA. In fact, everything I've found on the web suggests that it *is* PTFE only processed without using PFOA. Either way, it's a good griddle. Ours is 3 years old, is used about once a week, and the surface is still as good as new. And PTFE is the most inert substance imaginable - keep it below 500F and there are no health risks.
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It is coated with a product called Thermalon, which works very well, but the main selling point is that it contains no PTFE or PFOA materials. It feels very much like a ceramic coated pan we had, but it is not ceramic per-se.
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Teflon or not, it has a non stick coating, which to me indicates that it does release PFOA. Wilton doesn't provide any specifics on the coating that I could find, but unless it's bare metal, the coating is there. I'm still blissfully using mine though.
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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.
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The other Ozeri pans claim they are both PFOA and PTFE free, this one does not - so I am assuming it is present in the material. I did a little research into the Greblon coating which is made by Weilburger in Germany. They do make several different coatings that contain PTFE aka Teflon. Only one of their products is PTFE free, a coating called CK2, but we don't know exactly which one is present in this pan.
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I'm not sure but I wouldn't be surprised if it was china. The non-stick coating is just spray painted on, that's all....
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The ad says Hydrolon non stick PFOA free. Beyond that, I don't know. I do really like the pan, however. It's perfect for toasted sandwiches. Check out this website. http://www.parrotforums.com/questions-answers/8023-bird-safe-nonstick-cookware.html
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This pan utilizes a natural stone-derived coating from Germany that achieves non-stick perfection while remaining 100% free of PFOA, a harmful chemical found in traditional cookware. Now Ozeri 8" Green Earth Textured Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan is 100-Percent PTFE and PFOA Free. I hope this helps you.
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China..... not Germany, as the informercial would lead you to believe.... plus Non-stick claims only last about a month +/- a day or two... Fyi.
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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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The coating doesn't appear to be visible. It appears to be part of the pan. I have no clue what PTFEs or PFOAs are so I can't answer that question.
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There is nothing on the product's box or in the instruction book that indicates exactly what the non-stick material is. It only says, "Coated with the world's most advanced non-stick technology." You may be able to find the answer by contacting the manufacturer at www.chefschoice.com. The company is actually Edgecraft Corporation in Avondale, PA, ph. 1-800-342-3255.
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Teflon is a brand, this is not Teflon! Yes it is BPA free. Yes it does contain PFOA. The product is called Xylan. It is FDA approved. I will die from eating sausage patties that I intend to make on it before the coating will kill me! Don't be an alarmist, call Cuisinart! Great customer service! Oh, she said watch out if you have small birds in close to where you are using it. That's why I haven't self cleaned my oven yet, I have a dog and a husband and it is winter...P.S. You should smell my new oven when I turn it on!
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I just called Breville and it is NOT PTFE or PFOA free [I have a bird so I cannot have cookware or electrics that contain PTFE/PFOA] it's hard to get answers, but Breville, Cusinart and Calapholon ALL have their toaster & toaster convection combo ovens contain a non-stick coating with PTFE/PFOA. I'm calling Oster next, but they are closed now for the night. PS: to get an accurate answer on this type of "chemical" technical question, you really have to get to the corporate level [not the 800 CS] to get the ACTUAL info, many CS's said they were "free" but no one could show me on their websites where that was in writing. That's when each of the above co's got corporate involved, then either I was connected or they returned my call, then gave me the above info.