Does Amazon Basics bakeware 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 8 Amazon Basics bakeware products, averaging Poor (40/100). None of them grade Good or better. Against the other 30 bakeware brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 15/100, Amazon Basics is better than typical, scoring above 75% of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Amazon Basics
Nonstick Silicone Pastry Baking Mat with Measurements
silicone (primarily)
Silicone thermal degradation
Silicone can soften or off-gas volatile compounds at sustained temperatures above 500°F…
Leaching of oligomers or additives
Silicone formulations can contain low-molecular-weight compounds (oligomers) that migrate…
Lower concern; silicone mats typically avoid PFAS coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Basics
Silicone Baking Mat Non-Stick Food Safe
silicone rubber
Silicone degradation and particle shedding
If overheated beyond product limits or physically damaged, silicone can degrade and shed…
Odor or off-gassing during initial use
New silicone mats may emit a faint rubber smell, particularly if heated for the first…
Lower concern; silicone mats are naturally PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Basics
Silicone Baking Mat
Silicone (non-Teflon-family coating elastomer)
Silicone polymer degradation at high heat
While silicone is stable at normal baking temperatures, extended exposure above 480°F or…
Bacterial or mold growth in creases or stored moisture
Silicone mats can trap water if not dried thoroughly or stored in humid conditions…
Physical fragmentation or microparticle shedding
Heavy use, dishwasher abrasion, or age-related brittleness can cause silicone to flake or…
Lower PFAS concern; silicone lacks Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Basics
AmazonBasics Silicone Baking Mat 2 Pack
Food-grade silicone
Silicone degradation at extreme heat
While food-grade silicone is stable to ~260°C, prolonged exposure near maximum…
Additive leaching (oligomers, uncrosslinked polymers)
Food-grade silicone can release trace amounts of oligomeric siloxanes into fatty foods…
Bacterial colonization if poorly stored
Silicone's porous surface, if not dried thoroughly between uses or stored in humid…
Lower PFAS concern; silicone mats avoid Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Basics
Ceramic Nonstick Baking Sheets & Cooling Rack Set
Ceramic nonstick coating on steel; no Teflon-type coating confirmed
Ceramic coating degradation and flaking
Ceramic coatings are durable but not permanent; Amazon Basics does not publish data on…
Thermal decomposition of coating above safe limits
If user exceeds 450-500°F, ceramic binders may degrade or off-gas low-level organic…
Maintenance and bacterial growth (cooling rack)
The included cooling rack has narrow crevices that trap moisture and food debris if not…
Ceramic coating suggests lower PFAS risk; specifics unverified.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Amazon Basics
Nonstick Bakeware 6-Piece Set, Stackable, Dishwasher and Oven-Safe
Nonstick coating, unspecified type
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition fume risk
If coating is Teflon-type coating-based (unconfirmed), overheating above 400-500°F…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Budget nonstick coatings are thinner and less durable than premium alternatives. Repeated…
Aluminum leaching
If the substrate is uncoated aluminum or has a thin nonstick layer, acidic or alkaline…
Lack of material transparency and third-party certification
Amazon Basics cookware products are routinely criticized by consumer safety advocates for…
Do not buy until nonstick coating type is confirmed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Amazon Basics
AmazonBasics 6-Piece Nonstick Oven Bakeware Baking Set
Nonstick coating, composition unspecified by brand
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition)
If this uses traditional Teflon-type coating nonstick coating, heating above 500F can…
Coating degradation and flaking
Budget nonstick coatings on bakeware are known to degrade faster than premium…
Aluminum substrate leaching
If substrate is aluminum (not specified in product details), acidic or high-salt foods…
Lack of certification or third-party testing
AmazonBasics cookware is not certified by independent bodies (e.g., NSF, FDA testing…
Nonstick coating type unknown; PFAS status cannot be determined.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Amazon Basics
Nonstick Rectangle Baking Pan, 22.86 x 33.02 cm., Perfect for Cakes, Dishwasher and Oven-Safe
Nonstick coating, unspecified type
Teflon-type coating fume inhalation (thermal decomposition)
Unspecified nonstick coating type; if Teflon-type coating-based, overheating above 500°F…
Coating degradation and metal leaching
No data on base metal quality or coating adhesion over time. Chipping or flaking exposes…
Do not buy; nonstick coating type and PFAS status undisclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Better bakeware from other brands
Graded higher than the Amazon Basics average of 40.
Caraway
Ceramic Baking Sheet
Coating degradation and metal substrate exposure
Limited concern
Aluminum substrate leaching (if aluminum core)
Limited concern
Thermal shock and coating fracturing
Limited concern
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
GreenPan
GreenLife Ceramic Nonstick Bakeware
Ceramic nonstick coating
Coating degradation and aluminum leaching
Limited concern
Microcracking and ceramic particle shedding
Limited concern
Lower risk, ceramic nonstick avoids Teflon-type coating and PFOA.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Staub
4-Piece Baking Dish Set
enameled cast iron
Enamel degradation and iron leaching
Limited concern
Thermal stress fracture of enamel
Moderate concern
Lower PFAS concern, enameled cast iron baking dishes without nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
See every Amazon Basics product we grade on the Amazon Basics brand page, or the full bakeware ranking.