Ceramic-Coated Nonstick Pans
Sol-gel 'ceramic' nonstick cookware marketed as PFAS-free.
65Low burden · out of 100
Cleaner swapBare cast iron or stainless steel
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 86.2Chemical hazard 3 × 4.6−13.8
- 72.6Everyday exposure 4 × 3.4−13.6
- 65Persistence 3 × 2.6−7.8, then rounded to 65
- LowThe band65 sits in 60–79.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 3/10 | unsourced input |
| Everyday exposure | 4/10 | unsourced input |
| Persistence | 3/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
Ceramic nonstick avoids PTFE, which is a genuine plus, but the thin sol-gel coating wears off within a year or two and its full nanoparticle composition is rarely disclosed. Cast iron and stainless last for decades with nothing to shed.
Evidence strength: emerging
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