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The Calphalon Commitment
At Calphalon, our commitment to our consumers is simple: to consistently deliver trusted, high-quality cookware and kitchen essentials that empower your culinary journey.
We are dedicated to creating innovative designs that elevate your cooking experience. As a part of that commitment, we always aim to provide you with cookware that prioritizes safety, durability, and performance.
Understanding PTFE
PTFE Nonstick Coatings
Traditional nonstick coatings are made with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), a manufactured chemical that has been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1940s. Calphalon cookware contains just one PFAS chemical, PTFE, used to prevent food from sticking to cookware surfaces.
PTFE Safety Information
The FDA has conducted rigorous reviews on PFAS used in non-stick coating and has confirmed PTFE as a surface appropriate for contact with food. Therefore, it has concluded that there is a "reasonable certainty of no harm under the intended conditions of use" [1,2]
Trusted for Generations
Calphalon is a brand our customers rely on. Our products are safe, and compliant with with all applicable federal and state safety regulations. We are proud to be able to offer our customers a variety of cookware materials to choose from, including stainless steel and nonstick ceramic. Regardless of material, we advise all consumers to use their cookware in accordance with its care instructions to ensure the best experience possible.
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What is PTFE
PTFE Nonstick Coatings
Traditional nonstick coatings are made with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), a manufactured chemical that has been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1940s. Calphalon cookware contains just one PFAS chemical, PTFE, used to prevent food from sticking to cookware surfaces.
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Is PTFE Safe To Use?
PTFE Safety Information
The FDA has conducted rigorous reviews on PFAS used in non-stick coating and has confirmed PTFE as a surface appropriate for contact with food. Therefore, it has concluded that there is a "reasonable certainty of no harm under the intended conditions of use" [1,2]
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Calphalon & You
Trusted for Generations
Calphalon is a brand our customers rely on. Our products are safe, and compliant with with all applicable federal and state safety regulations. We are proud to be able to offer our customers a variety of cookware materials to choose from, including stainless steel and nonstick ceramic. Regardless of material, we advise all consumers to use their cookware in accordance with its care instructions to ensure the best experience possible.
Why Choose Calphalon?
Superior Performance
Calphalon uses high-quality materials, such as hard-anodized aluminum and stainless steel, that are known for their excellent heat conductivity and versatility.
Easy Cleaning
Calphalon nonstick cookware is designed to release food easily and requires less oil or butter than other types of materials, making cooking and cleaning a breeze.
Easy Cleaning
Calphalon nonstick cookware is designed to release food easily and requires less oil or butter than other types of materials, making cooking and cleaning a breeze.
Lasting Quality
Calphalon upholds rigorous performance standards for our cookware, spanning over 20 tests and 100,000 test cycles. Our products are expertly engineered and crafted to last.
Discover the Material That's Right for You
Hard-Anodized Nonstick
Superior cookware for smooth food release, healthy cooking, and easy cleaning.
Stainless Steel
Elegant cookware for cooking with precision and heat control.
Oil-Infused Ceramic
Oil-infused cookware for effortless release and healthy cooking.
Cast Iron
Durable cookware that lasts a lifetime and gets better with age.
Calphalon Product Disclosures
| Product Type | Contains |
|---|---|
| Calphalon® Nonstick Cookware | This product contains PTFE, Aluminum, Stainless Steel (Iron, Chromium, Nickel, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus). |
| Calphalon® Ceramic Cookware | This product contains Aluminum, Stainless Steel (Iron, Chromium, Nickel, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus). |
| Calphalon® Stainless Steel Cookware | This product contains Stainless Steel (Iron, Chromium, Nickel, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus). |
| Calphalon® Stainless Steel Premier Cookware | This product contains Aluminum Stainless Steel (Iron, Chromium, Nickel, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus). |
| Calphalon® Cast Iron Cookware | This product contains Iron. |
| Calphalon® Precision, Premier and Contemporary Cutlery | This product contains Stainless Steel (Iron, Chromium, Molybdenum, Manganese, Vanadium, Nickel, Phosphorus). |
| Calphalon® Classic and Select Cutlery | This product contains Stainless Steel (Iron, Chromium, Manganese, Nickel, Phosphorus). |
| Calphalon® Cooking Appliances | This product may contain PTFE, Aluminum, Stainless Steel (Iron, Chromium, Nickel, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus), Zinc, Chromium. Note: PTFE is used due to its high performance as a non-stick surface coating and FDA approval for food contact applications. |
California AB-1200 Disclosures - Authoritative lists:
Aluminum (CWA303(d), CA MCLs, ATSDR Neurotoxicants)
Chromium (CDC 4th National Exposure Report, CA TACs, OEHHA RELs, CA TACs, CWA 303(d))
Copper (CWA 303(c), CWA 303(d), CDC 4th National Exposure Report, OEHHA RELs)
Iron (CWA303(d))
Manganese (CDC 4th National Exposure Report, OEHHA RELs, CA TACs, CA NLs, ATSDR
Neurotoxicants), IRIS Neurotoxicants, CA TACs)
Molybdenum (CECBP – Priority Chemicals, CWA 303(d), CDC 4th National Exposure Report)
Nickel (Prop 65, IARC Carcinogens -1, CA TACs, NTP 13th RoC – known, OEHHA RELs, CWA 303(d), CWA 303(c))
Phosphorus (CWA 303(d), CA TACs)
PTFE (CECBP – Priority Chemicals)
Vanadium (CA NLs)
Sources:
1. https://www.fda.gov/food/environmental-contaminants-food/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas
2. https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/authorized-uses-pfas-food-contact-applications