Crisco · Fabric Protection & Stain-Resistant Sprays
Crisco No Stick Cooking Spray
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Crisco's cooking spray uses an unspecified non-stick coating with no public PFAS disclosure. Without ingredient transparency or third-party testing, PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.
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Material
Propellant blend, oil base, silicone coating (unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Category baseline
other is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Crisco No Stick Cooking Spray is an aerosol product combining soybean oil (or similar food-grade oil base) with a propellant blend and a silicone-based dry-coating agent. The propellant is typically hydrocarbons (butane/propane) or compressed gas; the silicone coating is undisclosed by Crisco, which is the critical gap. Silicone-based cooking sprays are generally stable under normal cooking temperatures (up to 400-500F depending on formulation), but the actual thermal stability and migration risk of this specific formulation cannot be assessed without ingredient transparency.
The brand's record and disclosure
Crisco (owned by Conagra) has not publicly committed to PFAS-free formulations or disclosed whether its silicone coating contains PFAS-based surfactants or processing aids. The company has issued no third-party certifications (e.g., NSF, EWG verification) for this product. No major product recalls for this spray exist in recent FDA/CPSC records, but lack of disclosure about silicone composition limits independent safety verification.
How it compares in its category
Cooking sprays marketed as PFAS-free or certified organic (e.g., Chosen Foods, Spectrum Organics) provide transparent ingredient lists and PFAS declarations; Crisco No Stick does not. Oil-based sprays without silicone coatings exist but require more frequent reapplication. Crisco's market dominance has not driven industry-standard disclosure, placing it behind competitors on transparency.
If you buy it
Use only below the smoke point of the base oil (typically 450F for soybean oil); excessive heat may degrade the silicone coating and increase migration risk. Do not spray directly onto high-heat surfaces (e.g., cast iron on direct flame); apply to cookware off-heat or use on baking sheets. Replace every 2-3 years or when spraying becomes inconsistent; old cans may develop pressure instability. Ensure adequate kitchen ventilation when spraying to minimize inhalation of propellant and aerosolized silicone particles.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Silicone coating unknown composition and migration
The silicone agent in this spray is not identified by type or PFAS status. Silicones are generally stable at normal cooking temperatures, but potential leaching into fatty foods is unquantified without full formulation disclosure. This is the primary non-PFAS concern specific to this product.
Propellant inhalation from aerosolization
Butane and propane propellants are used; chronic or heavy use in poorly ventilated kitchens could lead to accumulation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and respiratory irritation. This is a general aerosol spray hazard, not unique to Crisco, but relevant to kitchen air quality.
Thermal degradation of oil base and coating at extreme temperatures
Soybean oil-based cooking sprays can oxidize and produce aldehydes and other volatile compounds when heated above 450F; the silicone coating may also degrade. No specific recall or incident tied to Crisco, but this is a documented failure mode of aerosol cooking sprays at high heat.
Pressure vessel integrity over time
As with all aerosol cans, age and storage conditions (temperature, pressure) can compromise the seal; depressurized or leaking cans may allow bacterial or mold growth in residual liquid. Not a defect specific to Crisco but a maintenance concern.
Silicone particle inhalation from spray aerosol
Fine silicone particles aerosolized during spraying may be inhaled; long-term lung effects of silicone nanoparticles are not fully characterized, though silicone is generally recognized as inert in the lungs at typical exposure levels from cooking sprays. Proper ventilation mitigates this risk.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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