Is Today’s Non-Stick Cookware Safe? by Alif Roslan https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9 Made With a Concern for Your Health en-us 2017-07-02 03:02:59 UTC 2026-01-16 11:55:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Currently Used Solution ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177875859 1) Some countries banned the usage of fluorinated-type of polymer.
  • Germany, USA and Australia.

2) Used the readily available pots, pans and bake ware or not non-stick pan.
  • E.g: Cast iron and stainless steel for stove-top cooking.

3) There are several alternative for non-stick pans that available in market with label “green” or “non-stick”.
  • E.g: Pan coated with silicone-based polymer which claimed to be more durable than PTFE.
  • However, there are yet study established to prove the reliability of the product.
]]> 2017-07-02 03:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177875859 INTRODUCTION What is Fluoropolymers? ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876730 A fluoropolymer is a fluorocarbon-based polymer with multiple strong carbon-fluorine bonds. It is characterized by a high resistance to solvents, acids, and bases .]]> 2017-07-02 03:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876730 Fluoropolymers ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876746
  • Fluoropolymers have a lot of negative exposure over  perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) fears and other issues. 
  • The main polymer in these coatings is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), often called by the tradename Teflon®.
  • It has a high melting point (315-340ºC, 599-644°F), making it ideal for most cooking applications. 
    • ]]>     2017-07-02 03:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876746     How Safe is Your Non-Stick Cookware? ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876777 This video shows how fast a cooking pot exceed its safe cooking-limit-temperature.]]> 2017-07-02 03:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876777 Where Do You Find Fluoropolymers? ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876792
  • Coatings on carpets and clothing, in microwave popcorn bags and on fast-food wrappers. 
  • Most waterproof or stain-repellent clothing is coated with them.
  • The fabric may be labeled with brands such as Teflon, Scotchgard, Stainmaster, Polartec or Gore-Tex, but these are only a handful of the brands that still contain these chemicals.
    • ]]>     2017-07-02 03:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876792     Effects of Teflon Towards Living Things ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876809 1) The more often you use your pans at high temperatures, the quicker the coating will break down and emit tiny particles and gases into the air as Teflon is composed of several toxic chemicals that can be released from heated pans into the air and into food which are harmful to humans and deadly to pet birds.

    2) When nonstick pans are overheated they release fumes that cause “Teflon flu”, which easily can kill birds.
    Retief Ehlers, a veterinary surgeon in London, said: “Small birds such as budgies, finches, and cockatiels are particularly at risk.”
    ]]>     2017-07-02 03:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876809     Effects of Teflon Towards Environment ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876813 1) Large amounts of trifluroacetic acid (TFA) released into the environment.
    • TFA enters the atmosphere when hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and hydroflurocarbons (HFCs) break down and it exits in rainwater.

    2) TFA brings harm to the plants, but major scientists concern about the degradation time of TFA.
    "High concentrations of TFA in water can be mildly phytotoxic [toxic to plants] but, more importantly, it will take decades for TFA to degrade," notes Scott Mabury, a University of Toronto chemistry professor who supervised the study.
    ]]>     2017-07-02 04:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876813     The Use of PTFE as Coating Material ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876821
  • Non-overheated PTFEs such as Teflon are inert (won’t react with most other chemicals). Therefore, even if you eat PTFE particles, they should not interact with your body and should pass through you without harm. 
  • Even Environmetal Working Group (EWG) admits that “Ingesting particles that flake off scratched non-stick cookware isn’t toxic because solid PTFE flakes are inert.” 
    • ]]>     2017-07-02 04:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876821     Is Non-Stick such as Teflon “SAFE”? ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876841
  • The short answer is “probably yes” up to 400°F for birds and about 450-500°F for humans depending on ventilation and the specific PTFE.
  • That is, you can go above 400°F up to the manufacturer specification for maximum temperature if you don’t have pet birds nearby, though even if you have birds you might be able to go above 400°F with good enough ventilation.
    • ]]>     2017-07-02 04:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177876841     How Teflon Layer is Destroyed? ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177877488 Washing Teflon-coated pans by hand or in a dishwasher with harsh detergents or spatula may accelerate the break down of coating process, and emit tiny particles and gases into the air  ]]> 2017-07-02 04:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177877488 LITERATURE REVIEW ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177877958 In this section,  the effects of Teflon towards living things and environment are discussed. Besides, this section will focus on the currently used solution to overcome the toxicity issues of Teflon.]]> 2017-07-02 05:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177877958 Mistakes When Using Non-Stick Pan ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177877969 This video shows the common mistakes done by the non-stick pan's users. These actions will damage the Teflon layer.]]> 2017-07-02 05:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177877969 REFERENCES ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177878386 Arena, S. (2013). Health & Fitness. Teflon might be Resistant, but are Humans Resistant to Teflon and a toxic diet? Retrieved from Cranston Patch website: https://patch.com/rhode-island/cranston/bp--teflon-might-be-resistant-but-are-humans-resistane460add9eb

    Beth. Safer Alternatives to Teflon. Retrieved from Smart Green Media website: http://www.smartgreentips.com/safer-alternatives-to-teflon

    Day, M. (2015, April 24). Teflon's Hidden Dangers. Retrieved from http://www.alive.com/health/teflons-hidden-dangers/
    ]]>     2017-07-02 06:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177878386     RECOMMENDATIONS ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177878517 1) Chemical Manipulation
    • Possible non-toxic or non-volatile isomers (and enantiomers) could potentially turn this useful but seemingly dangerous product into something safe.
    • A non-toxic processing aids besides PFOAs is called PFHxA.  PFHxA is a six carbon molecule as opposed to 8 in PFOA/Ss and has breakdown products that are supposedly much, much less toxic and don’t have the same persistence issues that PFOA and some of the C8s have.

    2) Elimination
    • Reduction of use plans - The US Food and Drug Administration has a voluntary agreement with several companies to phase out PFOA production over the next few years.
    ]]>     2017-07-02 06:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177878517     CONCLUSION ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177878583
  • Monitor your usage of Teflon products and all other products that contain PFOA and PFOS in order to reduce long term harmful effects to living things and environment.
  • Additional researches need to be conducted to pinpoint the harmful effects of PFOAs on humans. However, there are various animal models that show adverse side effects when testing with PFOAs.
  • The mutagenic effects of DNA when exposed to PFOA supports the conclusion that exposure to these chemicals can be carcinogenic. 
  • It is possible that animal models are not consistent with human toxicity levels, but time-trend research will suggest harmful side effects of Teflon use.
    • ]]>     2017-07-02 06:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177878583     MEMBERS OF THE TEAM ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177878716
  • Hussien Alkaff (19496)
  • Mohamad Alif bin Roslan (19428)
  • Mohamad Nur Salam bin Mohd Yunus (19315)
  • Wan Intan Nadiah binti Borharuddin (18857) 
    • ]]>     2017-07-02 06:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177878716     ibnuroslan95 https://padlet.com/ibnuroslan95/5snxppj78ya9/wish/177878798 EWG. (2008). Environmental Connection to Public Health. California Assembly approves ban on Teflon chemical in food packaging. Retrieved from Environmental Working Group website: http://www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2008/08/california-assembly-approves-ban-teflon-chemical-food-packaging

    EWG. (2017). EWG's Healthy Home Tips. TIP 6 - SKIP THE NON-STICK TO AVOID THE DANGERS OF TEFLON. Retrieved from Environmental Working Group website: http://www.ewg.org/research/healthy-home-tips/tip-6-skip-non-stick-avoid-dangers-teflon

    EWG’S Guide To Avoiding to PFCs. (2017). Retrieved from EWG.ORG: www.ewg.org/sites/default/files/EWG_pfcguide.pdf
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    Langerman, N. (2008). Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board. Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, 15(6), 39-40.

    May, G. (2015, June 2). Are we really being poisoned by non-stick pans? Retrieved from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinkadvice/11643213/Are-we-really-being-poisoned-by-non-stick-pans.html
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