Glad · Silicone Baking Molds
Pillow Glaze Cake Dessert Mold Tray
Unknown coating on silicone mold; Glad discloses nothing about PFAS.
Glad's mold tray coating composition is not publicly disclosed. Silicone itself is lower concern, but nonstick treatments on cookware commonly use PFAS historically. Contact Glad for material details.
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Material
silicone mold with unspecified nonstick coating
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
cookware 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
This is a silicone cake mold with an applied nonstick coating, not pure silicone. The silicone itself is generally heat-stable and inert, but the nonstick finish is the concern: Glad has not publicly specified whether it contains Teflon-type coating (Teflon), silicone-based polymers, or other compounds. The coating's composition directly determines migration risk during baking. Without transparency on the coating type, potential leaching and fume hazards cannot be ruled out.
The brand's record and disclosure
Glad is primarily known for plastic food storage and bags, not baking molds. The company has not issued public statements about PFAS in any cookware line or about nonstick coating chemistry. No third-party certifications (such as Greenguard or NSF) are advertised for this mold. The silence on coating materials is unusual for a food-contact product and suggests either a gap in labeling or use of standard industrial coatings without special scrutiny.
How it compares in its category
Silicone molds are common and generally safer than metal pans with degraded nonstick surfaces, but quality varies widely. Premium brands (e.g., OXO, Silpat parent company Matfer Bourgeat) often disclose coating details or use unfluorinated alternatives. Budget silicone molds, especially from brands without cookware heritage, frequently have undocumented nonstick finishes. This Glad mold sits in the middle-market, undifferentiated category where coating transparency is the exception, not the rule.
If you buy it
Use only at baking temperatures under 400°F (204°C) to minimize any potential coating degradation or off-gassing. Do not use on direct flame or under a broiler. Hand wash gently; avoid abrasive scouring that might damage the nonstick layer. Inspect the coating annually for discoloration, stickiness loss, or flaking; discard if either occurs. If you observe any odor or browning of food in contact with the coating, discontinue use.
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.”
Teflon-type coating fume risk and coating degradation
If the nonstick coating contains Teflon-type coating, temperatures above 500°F trigger toxic fume release. Glad does not disclose the coating type, so Teflon-type coating presence cannot be excluded. Even below that threshold, silicone mold coatings can degrade over time, especially with scratches or thermal cycling.
Nonstick coating leaching (unidentified polymers)
Silicone-based or Teflon-family coating nonstick finishes may leach into fatty foods (e.g., cake batters with oil or butter) at elevated temperatures. Without disclosure of the specific polymer, baseline migration risk cannot be assessed but is typical for budget silicone molds.
Lead or cadmium in colorants
No recalls or reports link Glad silicone molds to heavy metal contamination in the available public record. Silicone itself does not typically contain lead or cadmium, but colored pigments in the coating are theoretically possible vectors; no evidence suggests a problem with this brand.
Mechanical damage and microparticle shedding
Consumer reports across silicone mold reviews describe flaking or peeling of the nonstick layer over months of use. Shed particles in baked goods are possible if the coating is thin or poorly adhered. This is a durability and contamination issue, not unique to Glad but common in budget silicone.
Aluminum substrate leaching (if applicable)
If the mold has an aluminum core under the silicone, acidic batters (e.g., chocolate or citrus cakes) could theoretically leach aluminum. Glad's product description does not clarify the substrate. Pure silicone molds have no aluminum risk; most budget molds use silicone-coated aluminum.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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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