360 Cookware Stockpot with Cover
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 Stockpot with Cover non-toxic? What it is made of
This stockpot uses stainless steel exterior with an aluminum core, a common construction in mid-range cookware. The aluminum core conducts heat evenly; stainless steel is corrosion-resistant and does not leach under normal use. No enamel, ceramic, or non-stick coating is present, eliminating the main degradation and fume risks found in coated cookware. This uncoated construction is inherently simpler and more stable over time.
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.
Stainless steel nickel and chromium leaching
Stainless steel may leach trace nickel and chromium into food, especially under acidic conditions or prolonged contact. The amount is typically minimal and of lower concern for general use, but individuals with nickel sensitivity should be aware.
What’s reassuring
Bare uncoated material
Recorded as a bare, uncoated material with no surface coating or treatment.
Aluminum leaching (indirect, core material)
The aluminum core is sandwiched between stainless steel; it does not contact food and is not a primary concern. Leaching occurs only if the stainless steel layer is breached, which is rare under normal use.
Teflon-type coating fume risk (non-stick coating)
This pot is uncoated and contains no non-stick layer, so Teflon-type coating degradation and fume release are not applicable.
Lead
No enamel or ceramic coating is present on this product. Stainless steel exterior is not typically glazed, eliminating this hazard class.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and spalling
Absence of a coating means no enamel, ceramic, or polymer layer to degrade, peel, or contaminate food over time. Durability of the stainless steel finish itself is high.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
360 Cookware has not published explicit PFAS policy or third-party safety certifications on record. The brand markets stainless steel and aluminum construction but does not disclose testing or independent auditing. No major recalls or safety violations are documented for this product line. Silent stance on PFAS means the brand has not committed to reformulation or transparency, though the uncoated design itself avoids PFAS-prone materials.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated stainless-aluminum cookware is a conventional, low-risk design compared to non-stick pans (Teflon-type coating degradation risk) or glazed ceramic pots (lead/cadmium in glazes). It is more durable than coated alternatives and does not require protective care to prevent coating wear. Stainless steel cookware is often favored by consumers seeking long-term use without coating replacement concerns.
If you buy it
Uncoated stainless steel can react with acidic foods (tomatoes, vinegar) and leave discoloration or minor metallic taste; cooking acidic items briefly and storing them elsewhere reduces this. The aluminum core will not directly contact food, so no direct leaching occurs. Hand wash or use gentle cycles to preserve the finish; avoid scouring pads that may scratch stainless. This pot should last many years without coating degradation if standard stainless steel care is followed.
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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