Wilton · Silicone Cutting & Prep Boards
Black & White Silicone Work Mat - 20" x 20"
Lower PFAS concern, silicone mat with no known coating.
Silicone work mats are inherently PFAS-free materials with no water-resistant or nonstick coatings applied. Wilton makes no PFAS claims, but silicone's chemistry suggests lower risk than coated cookware.
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90/100 safety
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Material
Silicone (non-adhesive mat)
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 is a food-grade silicone mat, a polymer backbone of silicon and oxygen with no Teflon-type coating, adhesive layer, or ceramic glaze. Silicone is thermally stable and chemically inert across normal baking temperatures (up to 480°F typically), meaning it does not off-gas fumes or leach monomers into food the way Teflon-type coating non-stick or plastic mats can. The mat's non-stick surface comes from silicone's intrinsic hydrophobic properties, not from added release agents that degrade.
The brand's record and disclosure
Wilton, a subsidiary of Wesco International, does not publicly disclose detailed silicone sourcing or third-party food-contact certifications on this product line. However, no recalls or contamination incidents are recorded for Wilton silicone baking mats in CPSC or FDA databases. The brand has been in business for 90+ years and sells to home and professional bakers; silent PFAS stance is typical for cookware brands and does not indicate a known problem with this specific mat.
How it compares in its category
Silicone mats are considered one of the safer reusable baking surfaces compared to non-stick cookware with Teflon-type coating coatings (which can off-gas above 500°F) or glazed ceramic (which may contain lead or cadmium). They outlast parchment paper (which requires frequent replacement) and avoid the microplastic shedding risk of plastic alternatives. Wilton's mat is priced competitively and performs similarly to OXO, Artisan, and store-brand silicone mats.
If you buy it
Hand wash in warm soapy water or dishwasher; avoid abrasive scouring pads that can tear the surface. Use on oven racks only; do not place directly on heating elements or under broilers above 480°F, as extreme heat can cause silicone to harden and crack. Replace if the surface becomes tacky, sticky, or develops visible tears or discoloration (signs of degradation). 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.”
Teflon-type coating fume risk
Silicone mats do not contain Teflon-type coating (Teflon) or any Teflon-family coating, so thermal decomposition fumes are not a concern at normal baking temperatures.
Silicone leaching or migration
While food-grade silicone is generally considered stable, unpolymerized oligomers or plasticizers can migrate into oily foods at high heat; risk is low but not zero. Wilton does not publish extraction testing data for this product.
Lead or cadmium in surface coatings
Silicone mats do not use ceramic glazes or enamel coatings; lead and cadmium contamination is not applicable to this material class.
Coating degradation over time
Silicone can become tacky, lose its non-stick properties, or develop surface discoloration after years of use and heat cycling; this is wear rather than a chemical hazard but signals replacement is needed.
Aluminum leaching
This product is pure silicone with no aluminum substrate, so acid or alkaline food contact poses no leaching risk.
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.
Safer alternatives in Silicone Cutting & Prep Boards
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Glass
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⚠Risky category by default
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plastic composite, no nonstick coating
Lower concern. Bare plastic cutting boards rarely treated with PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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