360 Cookware 11.5 Inch Stainless Steel Fry Pan
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
Is 360 Cookware 11.5 Inch Stainless Steel non-toxic? What it is made of
This pan combines stainless steel exterior and cooking surface with an aluminum core for heat distribution. Stainless steel is a passive, corrosion-resistant alloy (typically iron, chromium, and nickel) that does not leach under normal cooking conditions; aluminum cores are widely used in cookware to improve heat conductivity without direct food contact. The absence of any ceramic, enamel, or nonstick coating eliminates coating-degradation and Teflon-type coating fume risks that affect coated alternatives.
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.
Nickel leaching from stainless steel
Stainless steel cookware can release trace nickel under acidic or high-salt conditions, but amounts are typically negligible in normal use. Individuals with severe nickel contact allergies may wish to test with small amounts of acidic food first.
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 sandwiched between stainless steel layers and does not contact food directly. No leaching pathway exists under normal cooking conditions.
Lead
This pan has no ceramic, enamel, or glaze coating, eliminating the primary source of lead and cadmium contamination in cookware.
Source, ATSDR ↗Teflon-type coating (nonstick) fume inhalation
Uncoated stainless steel produces no nonstick surface and therefore no risk of Teflon-type coating off-gassing or fume events at any temperature.
Coating degradation and flaking
Without a nonstick or ceramic coating, there is no surface layer to chip, peel, or degrade into food over time.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
360 Cookware has not issued public PFAS statements or sustainability certifications, but the product itself carries no known recalls or documented safety violations. The brand operates in a transparent product-focused manner without controversial marketing claims. No independent testing results, third-party certifications (e.g., NSF, GOTS), or recalls involving lead, cadmium, or heavy metals have been published for this model.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated stainless steel cookware sits at the lower-hazard end of the category spectrum. It avoids risks present in nonstick cookware (Teflon-type coating degradation, PFOA legacy exposure) and ceramic-coated pans (potential lead in glazes, chip exposure). Bare stainless steel trades ease of use for durability and chemical inertness, making it a standard choice for long-term, concern-minimal cooking.
If you buy it
Use medium to high heat without damage risk; stainless steel tolerates all stovetop and oven temperatures. Hand wash to preserve the surface and avoid dishwasher corrosion over years of use. Do not store acidic foods (vinegar, citrus, tomato) for prolonged periods, as prolonged contact with strong acids can cause minor surface etching. Replace only if the handle loosens, rivets fail, or the base warps; the cooking surface itself will not degrade.
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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