360 Cookware 11.5 Inch Fry Pan with Short Handles
Plastic with no coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
The product information we reviewed describes stainless steel with an aluminum core, no coating, with no applied coating named. A flexible cutting mat does not need a non-stick coating, and the listing does not describe one. The brand has published no PFAS statement for it.
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Material
Stainless steel with an aluminum core, no coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Are 360 Cookware 11.5 Inch Fry Pan with Short non-toxic? What it is made of
This pan is stainless steel exterior with an aluminum core, no nonstick or enamel coating applied. The aluminum core conducts heat efficiently, while the stainless steel surface contacts food directly. Uncoated stainless steel does not release Teflon-type coating fumes, does not degrade into ceramic particles, and does not leach lead or cadmium from glazes or enamels. The primary material interaction is stainless steel in contact with food, which is a well-established, low-concern cookware design.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Handle material and attachment durability
Product description names 'short handles' but material is not specified in available context. If handles are phenolic or silicone, verify they are oven-safe and FDA-listed; if metal, confirm rivets are secure and resistant to corrosion. Degradation of handle components is a use-life concern, not an acute chemical hazard.
What’s reassuring
Bare uncoated material
Recorded as a bare, uncoated material with no surface coating or treatment.
Aluminum core leaching
The aluminum core is encased in stainless steel and does not contact food directly. No leaching pathway exists under normal cooking conditions; this is not a concern for this sealed-core design.
Teflon-type coating fume risk (Teflon or similar nonstick coatings)
This pan has no nonstick coating specified or described. Uncoated stainless steel produces no Teflon-type coating fumes at any temperature.
Lead
No ceramic, enamel, or glaze coating is present on this pan. This hazard does not apply to uncoated stainless steel cookware.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation over time
Stainless steel does not degrade, chip, or peel under normal cookware use. No particles from surface breakdown are on record for this material type.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
360 Cookware has not published a public PFAS statement or third-party safety certifications on record. The brand's website and product documentation do not disclose material certifications, testing results, or heavy metal limits. No major safety recalls or controversies involving this model are documented in public databases. Lack of transparency is common among smaller cookware brands and does not confirm a hazard, only an absence of proactive disclosure.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated stainless steel cookware ranks among the lowest-concern designs because it eliminates the two primary hazard pathways in cookware, Teflon-type coating fume release and ceramic/enamel degradation. Cast iron and ceramic-coated cookware introduce different trade-offs (iron leaching in acidic foods, ceramic chipping). This design offers simplicity and durability without coating-related failure modes, making it a conventional choice for everyday cooking.
If you buy it
Use on standard stovetops at normal cooking temperatures; stainless steel has no temperature ceiling concern related to coating breakdown. Hand wash or dishwash; stainless steel is durable to both. Inspect the pan periodically for dents or warping, which can affect heat distribution but are cosmetic, not a safety trigger. The aluminum core is sealed by the stainless steel layer and is not exposed during normal use.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- 360 Cookware has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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