Is National PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, National averages F (51/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from National C or better, safest first
National
Electric Rice Cooker, 2-Liter Capacity, SR-UH36, 3.6L
stainless steel inner bowl; aluminum heating base
Lower PFAS concern, stainless steel rice cookers typically avoid Teflon-family coating coatings, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
National
/ Panasonic n10c Rice Cooker
Stainless steel inner bowl, aluminum heating plate
Lower concern, stainless/aluminum construction typical of rice cookers poses minimal PFAS risk; brand silent on the topic.
⚠Risky category by default
National
/ Panasonic N5C Rice Cooker
Stainless steel inner pot, plastic/glass exterior housing
Lower concern for PFAS, stainless steel inner pot typical of rice cookers, but verify exterior materials with manufacturer.
⚠Risky category by default
National
Kitchen | National Rice-O-Mat Rice Cooker Sr-28egh 15 Cup Tested Made In Japan | Color: White | Size: Os | Natebayesales's Closet
Stainless steel inner bowl, aluminum body
Lower PFAS concern; traditional rice cooker design uses standard metals without nonstick coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
National
Panasonic Rice Cooker 2.7L SRWA10
Stainless steel inner bowl; no nonstick coating disclosed
Lower PFAS concern; traditional design with stainless steel bowl, but no public PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
National
Aroma 8-Cup Digital Rice Cooker Food Steamer
Inner cooking pot likely non-stick coated; composition unspecified by brand
Skip until brand discloses coating composition or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
National
Cooks 14-cup Non-Stick Rice Cooker
Non-stick coating (type unspecified)
Skip until coating details confirmed, PFAS status unknown.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
National
Sr-cf05n Electric Rice Cooker Warmer White Quick Cook Timer
Stainless steel inner pot (likely), unspecified non-stick inner surface coating
Lower-concern rice cooker, but inner pot coating material is not publicly disclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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