Does All-Clad cookware have PFAS?
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
We graded 10 All-Clad cookware products, averaging Bad (21/100). 1 of them grades Good or better. Against the other 42 cookware brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 15/100, All-Clad is better than typical, scoring above 81% of them.
All-Clad cookware worth buying Good or better, safest first
All-Clad
D3 Stainless Steel
Nickel and chromium leaching from stainless steel
Stainless steel cookware can release trace amounts of nickel and chromium, particularly…
Handle and rivet corrosion or failure
Stainless steel handles and stainless rivets are generally durable, but repeated…
Low risk, safe to use.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
All-Clad
HA1 Expert Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan 10"
Hard anodized aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating
Nonstick coating degradation and ingestion of particles
Thermal stress, metal utensil use, and repeated washing can degrade the nonstick surface…
Thermal fume emission from nonstick coating
All-Clad does not disclose the chemical identity of its nonstick layer, so the fume risk…
PFAS
This is addressed in the PFAS grade separately (15/100). The non-disclosure itself cannot…
Nonstick coating composition undisclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
10" Stainless Steel Nonstick Fry Pan
Stainless steel base with nonstick coating (unspecified type)
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition (if coating is Teflon-type coating-based)
If All-Clad uses traditional Teflon-type coating (Teflon), overheating above…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Any nonstick coating degrades with use, friction, and thermal cycling. Peeling or flaking…
Nonstick coating type unknown; brand does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
HA1 Expert Nonstick Fry Pan with Lid
Nonstick coating, composition unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition)
If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based, heating above 400-500°F can release toxic…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
All nonstick coatings degrade over time with mechanical stress and heat cycling. Flaking…
Nonstick coating undisclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
Essentials Nonstick Fry Pan Set
nonstick coating, composition unspecified by brand
Teflon-type coating fume risk (nonstick coating decomposition)
All-Clad has not disclosed its exact nonstick formulation. Overheating (above 500F) or…
Coating degradation and particle release
All nonstick coatings wear over time with use and improper cleaning. Visible flaking…
Aluminum leaching (base metal exposure)
If the cookware uses an aluminum base with nonstick coating, and the coating is breached…
PFAS
The brand does not disclose whether the nonstick coating contains PFOA, GenX, Teflon-type…
Skip pending PFAS transparency from All-Clad on nonstick formulation.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
Nonstick Hard-Anodized Fry Pan Set (2-Piece Set)
Hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick coating (unspecified)
Teflon-type coating/Nonstick coating decomposition and fume risk
All-Clad does not disclose nonstick chemistry. If the coating contains Teflon-type…
Nonstick coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Over time, any polymer nonstick coating degrades with use and scrubbing, potentially…
Manufacturer opacity on chemical composition
All-Clad's refusal to publicly disclose nonstick coating type or PFAS status is the…
Skip pending coating clarification; nonstick source unknown.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
HA1 Expert Cookware Nonstick 2 Piece Fry Set
Nonstick coating, composition undisclosed
Teflon-type coating fume release and thermal decomposition
If the undisclosed coating contains Teflon-type coating (polytetrafluoroethylene)…
Coating degradation and particle ingestion
Like all nonstick cookware, repeated thermal stress, scratching, or peeling can degrade…
PFAS
Many nonstick manufacturers have switched from PFOA to other fluorinated or…
Nonstick cookware with unknown coating; PFAS risk unclear without manufacturer detail.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
D3 Pro Nonstick 3-Ply Bonded Cookware
3-ply stainless steel with proprietary nonstick coating, composition unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume risk
Nonstick coating identity unknown; no public assurance it is Teflon-type coating-free. If…
Coating degradation and microchip ingestion
All nonstick cookware can shed particles if scratched or aged. All-Clad D3 Pro coatings…
PFAS
All-Clad's refusal to specify coating chemistry means PFAS presence or absence cannot be…
Nonstick coating composition not disclosed; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
D5 Brushed Nonstick Fry Pan 10"
nonstick coating, composition not disclosed
Teflon-type coating fume inhalation risk
Pan is labeled Teflon-type coating-free, but the substitute nonstick polymer is…
Coating degradation and microparticle ingestion
All nonstick cookware experiences gradual coating wear. Chips or flaking visible to the…
PFAS
Manufacturer states the coating is Teflon-type coating-free but does not specify…
Nonstick coating composition unclear; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
HA1 Non-stick
Non-stick coating degradation and fume risk
If the HA1 coating contains Teflon-type coating, overheating an empty or damaged pan can…
Non-stick coating flaking and microingestion
Heavy use, metal utensil contact, or dishwasher cycling can cause the coating to chip or…
High risk, avoid this cookware.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
Better cookware from other brands
Graded higher than the All-Clad average of 21.
GreenPan
Ceramic Non-stick
Coating degradation and integrity loss
Limited concern
Aluminum leaching
Limited concern
Microparticle shedding from coating
Limited concern
Low risk, safe to use.
⚠Risky category by default
Scanpan
Ceramic Titanium
Ceramic coating degradation and aluminum leaching
Limited concern
Microplastic or particulate shedding from coating
Limited concern
Low risk, safe to use.
⚠Risky category by default
GreenPan
Chatham Ceramic Nonstick Frypan Set
Ceramic coating degradation over time
Limited concern
Thermal shock and handle integrity
Limited concern
Low risk, safe to use.
⚠Risky category by default
See every All-Clad product we grade on the All-Clad brand page, or the full cookware ranking.