Myths About Teflon™ Coatings in the Food Industry:

• Myth 1: There are safety concerns about bakeware with Teflon™ nonstick coatings.
  Fact: Bakeware with Teflon™ nonstick coatings is safe for its intended uses, and in fact, it can contribute to a heart-healthy low-fat diet by letting you cook with little or no fat.
• Myth 2: Nonstick coatings wear off easily.
  Fact: Some Teflon™ nonstick coatings are guaranteed for the life of the pan. And all are engineered to resist chipping, peeling and flaking.
• Myth 3: Ceramic coatings, “green pans” are safer or better than Teflon™ nonstick coatings.
  Fact: In repeated tests, bakeware with Teflon™ nonstick coatings outperformed and lasted seven times longer than ceramic-coated pans.
• Myth 4: Nonstick coatings are all the same.
  Fact: When it comes to long-lasting nonstick performance, Teflon™ nonstick coatings outperform competitors, including ceramic pans or “green pans.”
• Myth 5: “Teflon” is the same thing as PFOA.
  Fact: Teflon™ nonstick coatings for bakeware are made without PFOA.
• Myth 6: You should not use metal utensils on nonstick coatings.
  Fact: Chemours has top-of-the-line coatings that will stand up to almost anything, even metal utensils.
• Myth 7: High heat will damage the pan's finish.
  Fact: You can heat a nonstick pan up to 260°C without damaging the finish.