Is the chemical in teflon PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) really dangerious?
2006-07-31 05:15:11 · 7 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
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My take on Teflon is that it is especially dangerous to workers who are present during the manufacturing process because they are far more likely to be exposed to readily available forms of Teflon chemicals. It's also a danger to communities who may depend on water supplies that could possibly be contaminated by Teflon manufacturing chemicals. However, I don't think Teflon is a huge danger to individuals in terms of using Teflon coated pans, as long as you keep them at a reasonable temperature. The only time Teflon gives off toxic fumes is when it is heated to a very high temperature, something like 600 degrees or more, in which case, yes, it can become dangerous. So if you keep your Teflon pans relatively cool, they are unlikely to give off these toxic fumes in any large quantities
Again, it doesn't mean that Teflon is good for you, because it certainly is not good for you. A much healthier cooking pan would be an iron pan or stainless steel pans, but with those pans people tend to add a whole lot of cooking oils so that the food doesn't stick to the pan, whereas with Teflon you don't have to add the oil -- you can use water. When using nonstick pans, the added oils can present a health hazard that may be equal to or even greater to the hazard from using Teflon cookware.
2006-07-31 05:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by tq 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Normally it is not dangerous, when it is stuck to the pan.
However, if you place the pan on a hi-heat then it is known to produce volatile by-products which are carcinogens. This tell us that we should throw the pans if we see flaking of the Teflon coating.
2006-07-31 12:24:58 · answer #2 · answered by Yadu M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything with teflon in it heated to over 400 degrees can put off fumes that can cause brain cells to die and can kill small pets like dogs and birds.
2006-07-31 12:19:53 · answer #3 · answered by hilton hottie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when placed on high heat the fumes of a non-stick pot or pan can kill some birds not too sure on humans.
2006-07-31 12:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by honeyblue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it flakes off and is injested.
2006-07-31 12:18:14 · answer #5 · answered by therego2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not in the normal cooking
2006-07-31 12:22:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not until u stick to it
2006-07-31 12:18:44 · answer #7 · answered by Manish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋