Rubbermaid · Non-Stick Kitchen Gadgets & Utensils
Rubbermaid Commercial Cook's Scraper
Lower concern. Uncoated rubber/plastic scraper tool.
Commercial cook's scrapers are typically bare rubber or polypropylene with no surface treatments. No PFAS-prone nonstick or water-resistant coatings expected on this utility tool.
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Material
Rubber/polypropylene scraper, no nonstick 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.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This scraper is molded from rubber and polypropylene (PP), neither of which requires a nonstick coating like Teflon-type coating. Rubber and PP are thermoplastics that soften but do not off-gas toxic fumes at normal cooking temperatures (up to ~200F for PP). The material composition avoids the coating-degradation and fume-release risks that plague Teflon-type coating-coated alternatives, making it chemically stable across typical kitchen use.
The brand's record and disclosure
Rubbermaid is a large commercial kitchenware manufacturer owned by Newell Brands; they do not publicly disclose detailed material certifications or PFAS testing for most scraper tools. No major product recalls or safety controversies specific to this scraper model are on record. The brand's silence on PFAS does not indicate presence, but reflects typical commercial product opacity rather than a known issue.
How it compares in its category
Kitchen scrapers fall into two safety camps: coated (silicone, Teflon-type coating) and uncoated (rubber, polypropylene, wood). This uncoated PP/rubber model avoids the heating concerns of Teflon-type coating and the occasional contamination risks of low-grade silicone. It sits in the lower-hazard segment for kitchen hand tools, though scrapers are inherently low-risk because they do not contact high heat or large food surface areas.
If you buy it
Keep it away from open flame and avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 200F (use silicone or wood for higher-heat tasks like stovetop scraping). Hand wash rather than dishwasher to slow any minor surface degradation. Replace if the edge cracks, chips, or becomes rough enough to shed microfibers. Store in a dry location to prevent mold in rubber seams.
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.”
Polypropylene leaching (BPA/BPS analogs)
PP does not contain BPA or BPS by formulation. No documented cases of chemical migration from uncoated PP scrapers into food at normal kitchen temperatures.
Thermal degradation and fume release
PP softens above 160-170F and can degrade near open flame. While acute fume release at cooking temperatures is unlikely, sustained contact with stovetop heat could cause slow off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This risk applies mainly if used to scrape hot surfaces directly.
Microplastic shedding from wear
Repeated scraping and washing may cause minor surface degradation and microfiber release. Quantities are small and ingestion risk is low, but cumulative exposure is difficult to quantify without material testing.
Rubber additive leaching (antioxidants, plasticizers)
Commercial-grade rubber in kitchenware is formulated to resist food contact; no recalls or documented contamination linked to this product or Rubbermaid scraper tools in public records.
Mold and bacterial colonization
Rubber seams and crevices can harbor moisture and encourage mold growth if not dried thoroughly after washing. This is a hygiene issue rather than a material hazard, but relevant to long-term safe use.
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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