E93808 Professional Nonstick Fry Pan 12"

Name: E93808 Professional Nonstick Fry Pan 12"
Brand: T-fal

PFR Grade

Avoid — high plastic content with documented health risks

PTFE (Teflon) non-stick coating. PFAS-based coating releases toxic fumes above 500°F and microplastics during normal cooking. T-fal is one of the most popular non-stick cookware brands in the US.

PFR Avoid

12" non-stick fry pan with PTFE coating. T-fal is one of the most popular non-stick cookware brands in the US.

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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Critical 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

T-fal's non-stick coating is PTFE (Teflon) — a PFAS-based coating that releases toxic fumes above 500°F and sheds microplastics into food during normal cooking. PFAS are detected in blood samples of 97% of Americans. Stainless steel or cast iron are the safe 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 non-stick coating

pfas

Source

PTFE non-stick coating releasing toxic fumes and microplastics

Health Risk

PFAS accumulation in blood and organs, toxic fume inhalation

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone cooking with PTFE non-stick 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.