Nylon Spatula Set (3-Pack)

Name: Nylon Spatula Set (3-Pack)
Brand: OXO Good Grips

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Nylon plastic spatulas with polypropylene handles. Nylon melts and releases chemicals at high heat. Scratches in nylon release microplastics. One of the most common kitchen plastic exposure sources.

PFR Caution

3-pack of nylon spatulas with polypropylene handles. OXO Good Grips is one of the most popular kitchen utensil brands.

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

$15See Safer Alternatives in Kitchen

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

The kitchen is the room with the highest concentration of plastic-chemical exposure sources. Heat dramatically accelerates chemical leaching — a plastic container microwaved once can release millions of microplastic particles into food. Plastic utensils, straws, and food storage are among the most common and replaceable sources of daily plastic exposure.

Synthetic Plastic Content

100%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Nylon spatulas are one of the most overlooked sources of plastic exposure in the kitchen. Nylon can melt at high heat and release chemicals directly into food. Scratches in nylon release microplastics. Silicone or stainless steel spatulas are simple, permanent replacements.

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:Nylon, polypropylene

microplastics

Source

Nylon spatula scratching and melting in hot food

Health Risk

Ingestion of microplastics and chemical additives

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone who uses nylon kitchen utensils

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.