Teflon's sticky side.When heated to between 680 and 930 degrees Fahrenheit-scorching heat--the fluoropolymers used in Teflon degrade into several undesirable substances including trifluoroacetate (TFA), a substance highly toxic to plants. Other problematic chemicals which have been found in almost all blood samples taken by the Red Cross include perfluorinated acids, including perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA PFOA Perfluorooctanoic Acid (suspected carcinogen used in making Teflon) PFOA Problem Formulation and Options Assessment PFOA Peninsula Friends of Animals (Sequim, WA) ), used in Teflon and GoreTex and formerly released from Sctochgard. In high doses, at least one perfluorinated acid, perfluorooctane sulfonate sul·fo·nate n. A salt or ester of sulfonic acid. v. 1. To introduce one or more sulfonic acid groups into an organic compound. 2. To treat with sulfonic acid. (PFOS PFOS Perfluorooctane Sulfonate PFOS Perfluorooctyl Sulfonate PFOS Principle Field of Study PFOS Production, Fielding, and Operational Support Life Cycle Phase PFOS Professional Field of Study ) was found to be fatal to rats, leading the EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. and 3M, Scotchgard's maker, to phase it out. Last but not least, the manufacturer warns that overheated Teflon can release fumes that can be fatal to birds. Maybe it's time to spread some vegetable oil on the cast-iron skillet. |
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