Does Imusa 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 8 Imusa cookware products, averaging Poor (28/100). None of them grade Good or better. Against the other 42 cookware brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 15/100, Imusa is better than typical, scoring above 86% of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Imusa
Ceramic Bistro Saute Pan Black
ceramic nonstick coating
Lead
Ceramic cookware relies on an undercoat glaze or primer applied to the steel/aluminum…
Ceramic coating degradation and peeling
Budget ceramic coatings are thinner than premium alternatives and degrade within 1-3…
Aluminum leaching from base metal
If the pan base is aluminum (common in this price tier) and the ceramic or protective…
Manufacturing QC and uneven coating thickness
Budget cookware brands, including Imusa, are occasionally reported by users to have…
Ceramic cookware presents lower PFAS concern without any brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Imusa
Ceramic Fry Pan
ceramic nonstick coating
Ceramic coating degradation and metal exposure
Ceramic nonstick coatings are mechanically weaker than Teflon-type coating and commonly…
Aluminum leaching
If the aluminum base is exposed due to coating damage, aluminum migration into food is…
Durability and premature replacement waste
Consumer reviews consistently report coating loss and nonstick failure within 1-3 years…
Ceramic coating means lower PFAS risk, no brand disclosure given.
⚠Risky category by default
Imusa
Non Stick Fry Pan 12 Inches
Non-stick coating, composition unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition)
If coating is Teflon-type coating-based and overheated above 500F, toxic fluorinated…
Coating degradation and aluminum leaching
High concern
Ceramic or proprietary coating durability
Consumer reviews on retail sites (Amazon, Walmart) frequently cite rapid non-stick loss…
Undisclosed coating composition creating uncertainty
Lack of ingredient transparency is itself a hazard category: consumers cannot make…
Avoid until the brand discloses what nonstick material it uses.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Imusa
Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set 4-Pieces
ceramic nonstick coating
Ceramic coating degradation and substrate exposure
Ceramic coatings on budget cookware typically degrade within 1-3 years. Once compromised…
Aluminum leaching from base material
The substrate is most likely aluminum. While the intact ceramic coating should isolate…
Microparticle shedding from worn coating
As the ceramic coating wears, microscopic ceramic particles may shed into food. While…
Ceramic nonstick carries lower PFAS risk, though brand shares nothing.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Imusa
Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set 3-Piece
ceramic nonstick coating
Aluminum leaching
Ceramic coating protects against leaching when intact, but chipping or degradation…
Ceramic coating degradation and flaking
Ceramic nonstick coatings are inherently less durable than Teflon-type coating. Users…
Coating adhesion failure
User reviews on retail sites document instances of coating separation or blistering from…
Ceramic nonstick reduces PFAS risk but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Imusa
8in Charcoal Aluminum Nonstick Fry Pan
Aluminum with unspecified nonstick coating
Teflon-type coating fume risk (unconfirmed coating type)
Imusa does not disclose whether this pan uses Teflon-type coating nonstick. If it does…
Aluminum leaching
Bare aluminum can leach into acidic or alkaline foods if the nonstick coating is damaged…
Coating degradation and migration
Budget aluminum nonstick pans typically show visible flaking or wear within 1-3 years…
Lack of manufacturer transparency on chemical composition
Imusa's silence on nonstick type, PFAS status, and durability testing is a disclosure…
Coating type unknown and likely PFAS-containing, avoid this pan.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Imusa
Talavera Nonstick Ceramic Frying Pan Skillet
ceramic nonstick coating
Coating degradation and substrate leaching
Ceramic coatings wear significantly faster than Teflon-type coating or hard-anodized…
Undisclosed ceramic coating binders
The organic or inorganic binders used to adhere ceramic particles to the pan are not…
Aluminum substrate corrosion
If the underlying substrate is aluminum and the ceramic coating degrades or fails…
Ceramic coating minimizes PFAS concern, but brand stays silent.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Imusa
8" nonstick skillet saute pan
Nonstick coating, type unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume emissions (thermal decomposition)
Imusa does not disclose whether the coating is Teflon-type coating-based. If it is…
Coating degradation and substrate leaching
As nonstick coatings age and scratch, the underlying aluminum or steel substrate may…
Coating flaking and microparticle ingestion
If the nonstick surface degrades with use or mechanical damage, small particles of the…
Unlabeled coating additives
Imusa's silence on coating chemistry means any proprietary additives (colorants, adhesion…
Coating composition undisclosed, Imusa does not address PFAS.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Better cookware from other brands
Graded higher than the Imusa average of 28.
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 Imusa product we grade on the Imusa brand page, or the full cookware ranking.