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Plastic-Free Rating
Cookware
Mainstream Brand
Cookware·T-fal

Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
The nonstick coating on these pans contains PTFE, which is a type of PFAS chemical. There are concerns about the health effects of PFAS chemicals.
PFR Avoid

A popular nonstick fry pan set that is made with a titanium-reinforced nonstick coating. The pans are dishwasher-safe and oven-safe to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

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
4
Packaging
3
Transparency
4
Durability
5

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

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

The nonstick coating on these pans contains PTFE, which is a type of PFAS chemical. There are concerns about the health effects of PFAS chemicals.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

T-fal's Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set is made from Hard anodized aluminum, titanium nonstick coating. Certifications: NSF certified.

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 nonstick coating
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set

Health Risk

Contains PTFE in nonstick coating.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

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.

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