Ceramic-Coated Non-Stick Cookware — household safety profile
Low riskCeramic-coated non-stick pans marketed as PTFE/PFAS-free alternatives (GreenPan, Caraway, Our Place, etc.).
What is this product?
Ceramic-coated non-stick pans marketed as PTFE/PFAS-free alternatives (GreenPan, Caraway, Our Place, etc.). Sol-gel ceramic coating uses silicon dioxide (SiO2) base. Does not off-gas at high temperatures like PTFE. However: shorter lifespan than PTFE (1-3 years vs 5+), coating chips are inert but ingestible, some brands' claims of 'ceramic' are misleading (actually modified PTFE). Aluminum core raises questions about aluminum leaching when coating chips.
What's in it
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Base Metal (Exposure If Coating Chips)
Safer alternatives
- Cast iron (PFAS-free, lasts forever)
- Stainless steel (no coating)
- Carbon steel (naturally non-stick with seasoning)
Frequently asked questions
What's in Ceramic-Coated Non-Stick Cookware?
This product type can contain: Aluminum, among others. Click any compound name above for the full safety profile.
Are there safer alternatives to Ceramic-Coated Non-Stick Cookware?
Yes — consider: Cast iron (PFAS-free, lasts forever); Stainless steel (no coating); Carbon steel (naturally non-stick with seasoning). See the Safer alternatives section above for details.
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