Silicone Cutting & Prep Boards, ranked by PFAS safety

30 products graded A to F, safest first. None have earned a C or better yet, so we show the full ranking and the least-concerning options first.

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Cuisinart 13" Semi-Transparent Polymer Cutting Board

Cuisinart

13" Semi-Transparent Polymer Cutting Board

semi-transparent polymer (likely polyethylene or polypropylene)

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Bare polymer cutting board unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Silicone Cutting Board Mat, Non Slip Kitchen Counter Protector, For Secure Preparation And Easy Cleanup , Size: 5.10 cm

Cuisinart

Silicone Cutting Board Mat, Non Slip Kitchen Counter Protector, For Secure Preparation And Easy Cleanup , Size: 5.10 cm

Silicone mat, non-slip surface

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Low PFAS risk; silicone mats typically PFAS-free unless coated.

Risky category by default

Silicone Cutting Board Mat Nonslip Kitchen Counter Protectors For Secure Preparation And, Size: 5.10

Cuisinart

Silicone Cutting Board Mat Nonslip Kitchen Counter Protectors For Secure Preparation And, Size: 5.10

silicone, nonslip base

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Silicone mats rarely use PFAS, but verify product details.

Risky category by default

Microperforated Silicone Baking Mat

Silikomart

Microperforated Silicone Baking Mat

Silicone (likely food-grade, no Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating)

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Silicone mats typically contain no PFAS.

Risky category by default

Silikomart Silicone Mat Mold Greek Key Relief

Silikomart

Silicone Mat Mold Greek Key Relief

Silicone mold, no nonstick coating needed

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Silicone molds are inherently nonstick; no PFAS treatment needed.

Risky category by default

Silikomart Professional Silicone Alveole 3 Textured Decoration Mat

Silikomart

Professional Silicone Alveole 3 Textured Decoration Mat

Silicone mat, no coating

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; silicone itself does not require PFAS.

Risky category by default

Silipot Silicone Cutting Board

Silikomart

Silipot Silicone Cutting Board

silicone (non-Teflon-type coating elastomer)

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; silicone cutting boards generally not PFAS-prone.

Risky category by default

Pop 6-piece Sunrise Cutting Mat Set

Joseph Joseph

Pop 6-piece Sunrise Cutting Mat Set

TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) or rubber; non-coated base

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Cutting mats are lower concern for PFAS exposure; no coating signals identified.

Risky category by default

Joseph Joseph 3-piece Cutting Mat Set

Joseph Joseph

3-piece Cutting Mat Set

TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) or polypropylene cutting mats

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Cutting mats are bare food-contact plastics without intentional coatings.

Risky category by default

Joseph Joseph DUO Set of 3 Double-Sided Colour Coded Chopping Board Mat Set

Joseph Joseph

DUO Set of 3 Double-Sided Colour Coded Chopping Board Mat Set

Polypropylene (PP) mats, colour-coded plastic

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Bare plastic mats unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Jospeh Joseph Pop Chopping Mats – Set of 3 Light Gray / Gray / Navy

Joseph Joseph

Jospeh Joseph Pop Chopping Mats – Set of 3 Light Gray / Gray / Navy

silicone rubber mats

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Silicone chopping mats carry lower PFAS concern without nonstick coating.

Risky category by default

Joseph Joseph Chop2Pot Folding Board

Joseph Joseph

Chop2Pot Folding Board

Polypropylene (food-grade plastic) with silicone hinges

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Bare plastic cutting board with no obvious PFAS-linked coatings.

Risky category by default

iFixit Silicone Work Mat

Pyrex

iFixit Silicone Work Mat

silicone (elastomer)

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated1 flag

Lower concern. Silicone work mat, no PFAS triggers identified.

Risky category by default

Calphalon Edge Guard Rubber Wood Cutting Board

Calphalon

Edge Guard Rubber Wood Cutting Board

rubber wood with edge guard (likely silicone or rubber)

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Wood cutting boards rarely use PFAS coatings.

Risky category by default

8 Pcs Silicone Cutting Board Mat Chopping Supplies Anti Slip Pads

Calphalon

8 Pcs Silicone Cutting Board Mat Chopping Supplies Anti Slip Pads

Silicone cutting board mats, anti-slip base

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Silicone mats are generally PFAS-free.

Risky category by default

Fiskars 24" x 36" Self-Healing Double-Sided Cutting Mat

Pyrex

Fiskars 24" x 36" Self-Healing Double-Sided Cutting Mat

PVC or vinyl, self-healing polymer base

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated5 flags

Cutting mat, not cookware.

Risky category by default

Craft Smart Glass Clay Cutting Mat

Pyrex

Craft Smart Glass Clay Cutting Mat

Borosilicate glass cutting mat surface

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated1 flag

Lower concern. Glass mat has no known PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

JFVKAF 36 x 24 in. Silicone Translucent Mat Heat Resistant Multipurpose Countertop Craft Kitchen Workbench with 2mm Thic

Pyrex

JFVKAF 36 x 24 in. Silicone Translucent Mat Heat Resistant Multipurpose Countertop Craft Kitchen Workbench with 2mm Thic

Silicone mat, no coating mentioned

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Silicone mats typically lower PFAS risk, but verify seller authenticity.

Risky category by default

LET'S RESIN Extra Large Silicone Mat for Crafts

Pyrex

LET'S RESIN Extra Large Silicone Mat for Crafts

silicone

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Silicone craft mat poses lower PFAS concern than nonstick cookware.

Risky category by default

Blue Moon Beads XL Silicone Mat

Pyrex

Blue Moon Beads XL Silicone Mat

silicone mat, non-coated

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; silicone mat is inherently safe material.

Risky category by default

Cuisinart 4 Piece Cutting Mat Set

Cuisinart

4 Piece Cutting Mat Set

Rubber or silicone mat with unspecified coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Material unspecified; contact Cuisinart for coating details.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Figmint Nonslip Cutting Mat Set

Cuisinart

Figmint Nonslip Cutting Mat Set

rubber or synthetic polymer nonslip coating, unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Material composition unclear; nonslip surface treatment details unavailable from brand.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

World Market Joseph Joseph Pop Reversible Chopping Mats

Joseph Joseph

World Market Joseph Joseph Pop Reversible Chopping Mats

Silicone and polypropylene mat base, coating unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Silicone mats likely lower concern, but coating details lack transparency.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Calphalon Orbit 16.5 x 11 Inch Heat Resistant Kitchen Prep and Baking Mat

Calphalon

Orbit 16.5 x 11 Inch Heat Resistant Kitchen Prep and Baking Mat

Silicone mat, coating unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Skip until Calphalon discloses mat coating composition.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Calphalon Orbit Baking Mat, 16.5 X 11 Inch Silicone 16.5"l X 11"w,

Calphalon

Orbit Baking Mat, 16.5 X 11 Inch Silicone 16.5"l X 11"w,

Silicone baking mat

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS1 flag

Silicone mats pose lower PFAS risk; verify brand specifics.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Matfer Bourgeat Exopat Non-Stick Baking Mat

Matfer Bourgeat

Exopat Non-Stick Baking Mat

silicone-based non-stick mat, composition unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Non-stick mat coating materials unknown.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Matfer Bourgeat RoulPat Baking Mat

Matfer Bourgeat

RoulPat Baking Mat

Silicone-based mat, exact coating unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Unspecified nonstick coating; insufficient PFAS transparency for confident assessment.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Figmint Nonslip Cutting Mat Set

Pyrex

Figmint Nonslip Cutting Mat Set

Rubber or silicone nonslip base, unspecified coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonslip coating materials undisclosed; skip or request full ingredient details.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

OXO Pastry Mat

Pyrex

OXO Pastry Mat

Silicone mat with unspecified non-stick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until OXO/Pyrex disclose coating composition

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Matfer Bourgeat Silpat Mat

Matfer Bourgeat

Silpat Mat

Silicone mat with fiberglass core

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Silicone mat; lower PFAS risk than Teflon-type coating nonstick, but brand silent on composition.

Fluoropolymer coating

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