Hybrid Nonstick Pan (12-Inch)

Name: Hybrid Nonstick Pan (12-Inch)
Brand: HexClad

PFR Grade

Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency

HexClad uses a hybrid PTFE/stainless steel surface. Despite marketing claims, HexClad contains PTFE (Teflon) in the non-stick portions of the hexagonal pattern. Not PFAS-free.

PFR Caution

12" hybrid frying pan. HexClad uses a hybrid PTFE/stainless steel surface.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Non-stick cookware coatings (PTFE/Teflon and PFAS-based coatings) release toxic fumes when overheated and shed microplastics into food during normal cooking. PFAS are detected in blood samples of 97% of Americans.

Synthetic Plastic Content

10%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

HexClad's marketing implies it is a safer non-stick option, but the pan contains PTFE (Teflon) in the non-stick portions of the hexagonal pattern. It is not PFAS-free. Caraway, GreenPan, or stainless steel are safer alternatives.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:PTFE in non-stick portions

pfas

Source

PTFE in HexClad non-stick portions despite marketing claims

Health Risk

PFAS exposure from cooking

Who Is Most At RiskAdults cooking with HexClad expecting PFAS-free cookware

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.