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Our Place Mini Silicone Oven Mats Set Of Two
Lower PFAS concern, silicone oven mats are a simpler material class without typical Teflon-family coating nonstick coatings.
Our Place Mini Silicone Oven Mats are made from silicone, which does not inherently require PFAS-based coatings or water/grease repellency treatments. The brand does not disclose PFAS-related claims, but the base material poses lower risk than traditional Teflon-type coating or PFC-treated nonstick cookware.
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Silicone (elastomer, non-Teflon-family coating)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Our Place Mini Silicone Oven Mats are made from food-grade silicone elastomer, not Teflon-type coating-based nonstick coatings. Silicone is chemically inert at typical baking temperatures (up to 400-500°F depending on grade), meaning it does not degrade, off-gas, or leach into food under normal use. Unlike ceramic or enamel-coated cookware, silicone has no glaze, enamel, or coating layer that can crack, chip, or shed particles.
The brand's record and disclosure
Our Place (founded 2021) has not published formal PFAS statements or third-party certifications (e.g., GREENGUARD, NSF) for this product line. The brand markets durability and food safety but does not volunteer detailed material sourcing or testing data. No safety recalls or health complaints have been documented for their silicone bakeware in publicly available sources.
How it compares in its category
Silicone baking mats are a lower-hazard alternative to traditional nonstick surfaces coated with Teflon-type coating or ceramic-enamel cookware prone to chipping. They pose none of the fume-risk concerns of Teflon-type coating at high heat or the lead/cadmium leaching risk of some glazed ceramics. They are functionally similar to other silicone mat brands (Silpat, Artisan, etc.) with no material advantage or disadvantage noted in third-party testing.
If you buy it
Use on oven racks only; do not place directly on bare metal or electric coil elements where silicone may warp. Hand wash in warm soapy water; avoid high-temperature dishwasher cycles that may degrade the elastomer over time. Replace if the surface becomes sticky, discolored, or develops cracks or tears that expose underlying material. Store flat or rolled loosely to prevent permanent creasing.
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 degradation and particle shedding
Silicone elastomers can degrade if exposed to extreme heat (above 500°F) or prolonged contact with strong solvents. No recalls have been reported for Our Place mats, but prolonged use in commercial ovens or misuse at very high temps may accelerate wear and potential fine particle release.
Additive leaching from silicone formulation
Food-grade silicone should not contain phthalates or BPA, but some lower-cost silicone products may use proprietary additives for flexibility or color. Our Place does not publish silicone composition; no third-party testing of these specific mats for additive leaching is on record.
Lead or heavy metals in colorants
Our Place silicone mats are typically produced in neutral colors (gray, cream) with no reported contamination. Standard food-grade silicone colorants are generally lead-free, but the brand does not publish pigment sourcing or heavy metal test results.
Thermal stability and fume risk
Unlike Teflon-type coating, silicone does not produce toxic fumes (Teflon-type coating-related polymer fume fever) when heated to normal baking temps. Silicone oven mats are considered safe up to their rated maximum (typically 400-500°F).
Allergen or irritant contact
Silicone is not listed as a contact allergen or skin irritant in dermatological literature. No complaints of rash, irritation, or allergic reaction to Our Place silicone mats have been documented.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% 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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