PFAS score
Tefal · Grill Pans
T-fal Easy Care Nonstick Square Griddle 11 in
Skip if PFAS avoidance matters; T-fal uses Teflon-type coating nonstick coatings known to contain fluorochemicals.
T-fal's Easy Care griddle uses traditional Teflon-type coating-based nonstick coatings, a Teflon-family coating class that historically contains or releases PFAS. The brand makes no public disclosure about PFAS content or safer alternatives. No third-party testing or certification is available to verify PFAS-free status.
The safe swap
GreenPan
GreenPan Valencia Pro Ceramic Nonstick 11" Round Grill Pan
100/100 safety
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Material
Teflon-type coating-based nonstick Teflon-family coating on aluminum body
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
PTFE / Teflon confirmed
Uses Teflon-type coating (Teflon), a Teflon-family coating in the PFAS family.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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.
Safer alternatives in Grill Pans
GreenPan
Valencia Pro Ceramic Nonstick 11" Round Grill Pan
Ceramic nonstick coating (Teflon-type coating-free proprietary formulation)
Lower-concern choice: ceramic nonstick with credible PFAS-free positioning and third-party certification.
⚠Risky category by default
GreenPan
Chatham Ceramic Nonstick Grill Pan
Ceramic nonstick coating (proprietary, Teflon-type coating-free)
Lower-concern option; ceramic nonstick avoids traditional Teflon-type coating, though third-party PFAS testing would strengthen confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
GreenPan
Bobby Flay 11" Cast Iron Square Grill Pan
Cast iron with thermolon coating
Lower-concern cast iron option, but thermolon coating remains unverified by independent testing for full PFAS profile.
⚠Risky category by default
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