Silicone Cutting & Prep Boards, ranked by PFAS safety
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Silpat
Demarle Silpat Non-Stick Pastry Mat - 400mm x 300mm
Silicone is lower risk than Teflon-type coating, but brand discloses nothing.
Silikomart
Silikomart Silicone Grip Mat
Low concern; silicone grip mats rarely contain PFAS.
Worth buying Good or Excellent, safest first
Silikomart
Silicone Grip Mat
silicone rubber grip mat, non-coated
Siloxane leaching (low-molecular-weight oligomers)
Limited concern
Microparticle shedding from grip surface
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth in surface texture
Limited concern
Low concern; silicone grip mats rarely contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Pyrex
Rockler Silicone Project Mat
silicone
Bacterial or mold growth if unmaintained
Limited concern
Migration of manufacturing residue or plasticizers
Limited concern
Silicone project mat carries low concern; no coating risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Pyrex
1, Size: 29cm/11.42 x 26cm/10.24 (Approx.)40cm/15.75 x 30cm/11.81 (Approx.)50cm/19.69 x 40cm/15.75 (Approx.)60cm/23.62 x
borosilicate glass
Thermal shock fracture and cutting hazard
Moderate concern
Lid or handle coating hazards
Limited concern
Minimal concern. Pyrex borosilicate glass is inherently PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Norpro
Silicone Baking Mat
Food-grade silicone
Silicone degradation and microparticle leaching
Limited concern
Thermal tolerance limits
Moderate concern
Minimal concern. Silicone baking mats carry lower PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Tovolo
TrueBake Silicone Baking Mat
silicone (food-grade)
Silicone thermal degradation and off-gassing
Limited concern
Physical degradation over time
High concern
Minimal concern. Food-grade silicone is typically PFAS-free by design.
⚠Risky category by default
Tovolo
Silicone Baking Mat
silicone (elastomer)
Silicone leaching (oligomers)
Limited concern
Surface degradation and particle shedding
Limited concern
Brand transparency and third-party verification
Moderate concern
Silicone baking mats carry lower PFAS concern than nonstick coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Teflon
Fiskars Silicone Craft Mat
silicone craft mat (silicone-based, not cookware)
Silicone leachables (uncrosslinked oligomers)
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microparticles
Limited concern
Silicone craft mats pose lower PFAS concern than nonstick cookware.
⚠Risky category by default
Teflon
Ryobi Self-Healing Cutting Mat
PVC or rubber cutting mat, self-healing polymer base
BPA & bisphenols
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
Surface degradation and material breakdown
Moderate concern
Cutting mat, not cookware.
⚠Risky category by default
Norpro
Jumbo Flexible Cutting Mat
flexible rubber or silicone mat, uncoated
Silicone/rubber degradation and surface pitting
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold colonization in grooves
Limited concern
Lower concern. Flexible cutting mats typically pose minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Silpat
11 7/8" x 16 1/2" Half-Size Silicone Non-Stick Baking Mat
silicone non-stick baking mat
Silicone degradation and microparticle shedding
Limited concern
Fiberglass mesh exposure if coating damaged
Limited concern
Color dyes or pigments in non-white variants
Limited concern
Low concern, typical silicone mat; brand remains silent on ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
Silikomart
Silicone & Fiberglass Mat
Silicone and fiberglass, no coating specified
Fiberglass fiber shedding
Limited concern
Surface contamination and bacterial growth
Limited concern
Low concern; silicone and fiberglass mats rarely contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Silikomart
AIR MAT SMALL Perforated Silicone Baking Mat
Perforated silicone rubber
Silicone degradation and particulate shedding
Limited concern
Bacterial and mold colonization in perforations
Limited concern
Low concern; silicone mats avoid PFAS-based nonstick coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Silikomart
TEX03 Silicone Texture Mat
Food-grade silicone, texture mat (no coating)
Bacterial growth or biofilm
Limited concern
Low concern; silicone mats are inherently PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Silikomart
Tex01 Silicone Texture Mat
Platinum-cure silicone
Silicone leaching (oligomeric siloxanes)
Limited concern
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Limited concern
Thermal degradation at extreme temperatures
Limited concern
Low concern; silicone texture mat without nonstick coating or Teflon-family coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Cuisinart
Silicone Cutting Board Mat
silicone (no coating specified)
Thermal degradation of silicone above rated temperature
Limited concern
Uncertified or non-food-grade silicone formulations
Limited concern
Surface tearing and microparticle shedding
Limited concern
Low concern; silicone mats rarely use PFAS, brand makes no claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Cuisinart
13" Semi-Transparent Polymer Cutting Board
semi-transparent polymer (likely polyethylene or polypropylene)
Plastic polymer leaching under heat stress
Limited concern
Bacterial colonization in surface damage
Limited concern
Lower concern. Bare polymer cutting board unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Cuisinart
Silicone Cutting Board Mat, Non Slip Kitchen Counter Protector, For Secure Preparation And Easy Cleanup , Size: 5.10 cm
Silicone mat, non-slip surface
Thermal degradation and fume release
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
Bacterial growth on surface
Limited concern
Low PFAS risk; silicone mats typically PFAS-free unless coated.
⚠Risky category by default
Cuisinart
Silicone Cutting Board Mat Nonslip Kitchen Counter Protectors For Secure Preparation And, Size: 5.10
silicone, nonslip base
Nonslip base coating leaching or off-gassing
Limited concern
Bacterial growth or mold in grooves
Limited concern
Adhesive or glue off-gassing from the nonslip base attachment
Limited concern
Lower concern. Silicone mats rarely use PFAS, but verify product details.
⚠Risky category by default
Silikomart
Microperforated Silicone Baking Mat
Silicone (likely food-grade, no Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating)
Thermal breakdown and fume release
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth in perforations
Limited concern
Lower concern. Silicone mats typically contain no PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Silikomart
Silicone Mat Mold Greek Key Relief
Silicone mold, no nonstick coating needed
Coating degradation and flaking
Limited concern
Migration of uncrosslinked oligomers from silicone
Limited concern
Lower concern. Silicone molds are inherently nonstick; no PFAS treatment needed.
⚠Risky category by default
Silikomart
Professional Silicone Alveole 3 Textured Decoration Mat
Silicone mat, no coating
Silicone degradation over time
Limited concern
Microbial growth in textured surface
Limited concern
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern; silicone itself does not require PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Silikomart
Silipot Silicone Cutting Board
silicone (non-Teflon-type coating elastomer)
Lead
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern; silicone cutting boards generally not PFAS-prone.
⚠Risky category by default
Joseph Joseph
Pop 6-piece Sunrise Cutting Mat Set
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) or rubber; non-coated base
TPE off-gassing (volatile organic compounds)
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from surface wear
Limited concern
Thermal degradation at high temperatures
Limited concern
Bacterial growth in grooves if improperly cleaned
Limited concern
Cutting mats are lower concern for PFAS exposure; no coating signals identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Joseph Joseph
3-piece Cutting Mat Set
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) or polypropylene cutting mats
Microplastic shedding from surface wear
Limited concern
Surface degradation and leaching under heat stress
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold retention in seams or cracks
Limited concern
Lower concern. Cutting mats are bare food-contact plastics without intentional coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Joseph Joseph
DUO Set of 3 Double-Sided Colour Coded Chopping Board Mat Set
Polypropylene (PP) mats, colour-coded plastic
Leaching from polypropylene at elevated temperatures
Limited concern
Surface degradation and microplastic shedding over time
Limited concern
Bacterial growth and biofilm formation
Limited concern
Lower concern. Bare plastic mats unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Joseph Joseph
Jospeh Joseph Pop Chopping Mats – Set of 3 Light Gray / Gray / Navy
silicone rubber mats
Thermal degradation at high temperature
Limited concern
Odor and off-gassing (new product)
Limited concern
Silicone chopping mats carry lower PFAS concern without nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Joseph Joseph
Chop2Pot Folding Board
Polypropylene (food-grade plastic) with silicone hinges
Microplastic shedding when heated
Limited concern
Bacterial growth in hinges or seams
Limited concern
Silicone hinge degradation and leachates
Limited concern
Lower concern. Bare plastic cutting board with no obvious PFAS-linked coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Pyrex
Silicone Mat Non-Slip Resin Casting Crafts Pad Sheets Protector
silicone mat, no coating disclosed
Silicone degradation and leaching (non-toxic but physical)
Limited concern
Contamination from manufacturing residues
Limited concern
Counterfeit product risk
Moderate concern
Silicone mat poses lower PFAS concern; verify seller authenticity first.
⚠Risky category by default
Wilton
Walton's Flexible Cutting Mat - 24.5in x 30in
Flexible silicone or PVC mat
PVC leaching (if PVC composition)
Limited concern
Coating or surface degradation over time
Limited concern
Thermal stability and fume risk above temperature limit
Limited concern
Lower concern for PFAS; silicone mats carry minimal risk profile.
⚠Risky category by default
Tovolo
Flexible Cutting Set
Silicone cutting mats and flexible cutting boards
Silicone leaching and off-gassing
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Silicone cutting mats carry lower PFAS risk than nonstick cookware.
⚠Risky category by default
Tovolo
Elements Flexi Cutting Mats
Silicone or thermoplastic rubber
Coating degradation and microplastic shed
Limited concern
Bacterial growth if unmaintained
Limited concern
Leaching of uncrosslinked oligomers
Limited concern
Minimal concern. Silicone mats are unlikely to leach PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Tovolo
Truebake Silicone Pastry Mat
Silicone (food-grade)
Silicone degradation and leaching at extreme heat
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth if poorly maintained
Limited concern
Silicone pastry mat carries lower PFAS concern; brand makes no claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Tovolo
Silicone Pizza Mat
silicone
Silicone microparticle shedding
Limited concern
Leachable additives from silicone manufacturing
Limited concern
Silicone pizza mat carries lower PFAS concern; brand makes no PFAS-free claim.
⚠Risky category by default
- 65Teflon Recollections Self-Healing Cutting Mat
- 65Teflon Fiskars Rotating Cutting Mat
- 65Norpro Norpro Silicone Pastry Mat with Measures
- 65Norpro Norpro Flexible Gripping Cutting Mats Set of 4
- 65Norpro Norpro Flexible Cutting Board
- 65Joseph Joseph Joseph Joseph Pop Mini Chopping Mats
- 65Joseph Joseph Joseph Joseph Icon Cutting Board Set
- 65Mastrad Craft Smart Silicone Craft Mat
- 65Good Cook Flexible Non Slip Silicone Cutting Board Mat
- 65Good Cook Black & White Silicone Work Mat - 20" x 20"
- 65Good Cook Good Cook Flexible Cutting Board Set
- 65Trudeau Trudeau Foldable Cutting Board
- 65Trudeau Silicone Cutting Board
- 65Artisan Hello Hobby Silicone Craft Mat
- 65Artisan Stampin' Up! Silicone Craft Mat
- 65Artisan The Beadsmith BASIC elements 11" x 14" Silicone & Fabric Craft Mat Set
- 35Silpat Demarle Silpat Non-Stick Baking Mat
- 20Teflon NoStik Silicone Roll and Pastry Mat
- 20Teflon Non Slip Mat For Cutting Board
- 20Artisan Artskills Art Elements Polymer Clay Silicone Baking Mat Oven Safe Non-Stick Work Mat for Clay with Measuring Grid
- 15Silikomart Silikomart Silicopat 1 Silicone Baking Mat
- 15Silikomart Silikomart Tapis Roulade Silicone Baking Mat
- 15Silikomart Silikomart Roulade 01 Silicone Baking Mat
- 15Pyrex Tupperware Wonder Mat
- 15Cuisinart Cuisinart 36-in Silicone-Coated Mat
- 15Cuisinart Cuisinart 4 Piece Cutting Mat Set
- 15Cuisinart Figmint Nonslip Cutting Mat Set
- 15Joseph Joseph World Market Joseph Joseph Pop Reversible Chopping Mats
- 15Wilton 3 Wilton Silicone Baking Mat Non-Stick Heat Resistant Mint Green 10.25 x 16
- 15Wilton Wilton Silicone Baking Mat Non-Stick Heat Resistant Mint Green 10.25 x 16
- 15Wilton Westcott Projectmate Silicone Non-Stick Craft Mat
- 15Tovolo TrueBake Pastry Mat
- 15Tovolo Tovolo Pro Grade Baking Mat
- 15Teflon The Big One 4-pc. Nonslip Cutting Mat Set
- 15Norpro Norpro Jumbo Pastry/Cutting Mat
- 15Norpro Norpro Icon Cut N Slice Flexible Cutting Boards (Set of 3)
- 15Norpro Norpro 48 Flexible Cutting Boards (Set of 2)
- 15Joseph Joseph Joseph Joseph Chop2Pot Board
- 15Mastrad Scrapbook.com Non-Stick Silicone Craft Mat
- 15Good Cook Bradshaw International Sweet Creations High-Temp Silicone Oven Baking Mat
- 15Good Cook Hecnuo Flexible Nonslip Cutting Mat
- 15Good Cook Good Books Good Cook Flexible Chopping Mats
- 15Trudeau Trudeau Pastry Mat
- 15Trudeau TrueCut Self Healing Cutting Mat
- 15Trudeau Professional Strength Silicone 10" X 15" Baking Mat Heat Resistant To
- 15Artisan Silicone Non-stick Crafting Mat
- 10Silpat Demarle Silpat Non-Stick Pastry Mat - 400mm x 300mm
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