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Safety of TeflonŽ Non-Stick Coatings for Cookware
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What Is TeflonŽ
How TeflonŽ is Made
Cookware Safety
Key Questions

Learn More About TeflonŽ

DuPont understands that you might have read something or heard from someone about the safety of Teflon® especially as a non-stick coating in cookware. We created this site to provide answers to possible questions you might now have about the safety of Teflon® non-stick coatings.

As you read through this site, please bear in mind the following:

  • 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" which are sold under the Teflon® brand.

  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found Teflon® non-stick coatings acceptable for conventional kitchen use.

Facts About Teflon®

Learn basic information about TeflonŽ, such as what it is, how it's made, and why your pans coated with TeflonŽ non-stick are safe. You'll also find information on cookware safety that will help you draw your own conclusions about TeflonŽ.

What is Teflon®?
Teflon® is a registered trademark and a brand name owned by DuPont. Teflon® is not a chemical.

How are Teflon® Non-Stick Coatings Made?
A liquid coating is used to manufacture non-stick cookware.

Cookware Safety
Over forty years of consumer experience demonstrate that the Teflon® brand non-stick coatings are safe for consumer use.


Key Questions

Get answers to common questions about issues that have been raised.
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