Breville Baking Pan SP0016257
Avoid until Breville reveals nonstick coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
This Breville nonstick pan lacks public disclosure of its Teflon-family coating or coating type. Standard nonstick cookware often contains Teflon-type coating or fluorinated compounds without verification.
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Material
Nonstick-coated steel baking pan; coating type unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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.
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed as non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Teflon-type coating thermal degradation and fume risk
If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based (not disclosed), heating above 500°F can cause polymer chain breakdown and release perfluorinated compounds and fluorine-containing gases. Breville's silence on coating type makes this risk unquantifiable but non-negligible for oven use.
Coating delamination and ingestion of flakes
Nonstick coatings on steel pans can chip or peel over time, especially with wear, thermal cycling, or improper washing. Ingesting microscopic coating particles is unlikely to cause acute toxicity but represents a quality-control and durability concern for products at this price point.
Metal leaching from degraded coating
If the nonstick coating fails or is damaged, the underlying steel may contact acidic foods (tomato sauce, citrus) and leach trace iron, nickel, or chromium. For most steels this is minimal, but the risk increases if the coating is thin or poorly bonded.
Unknown binder and pigment chemistry
Nonstick coatings use binders and hardeners (resins, catalysts) that are not disclosed by Breville. These can include formaldehyde releasers or other volatile organics. Heat and repeated use may activate off-gassing, particularly in poorly ventilated ovens.
What’s reassuring
Lack of third-party certification
No safety incidents are on record for this specific model, but the absence of Greenguard, NSF, or PFAS-free certification means no independent verification of coating safety standards has been performed or published.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This is a steel baking pan with a nonstick coating applied to the surface. Breville has not publicly disclosed whether the coating is Teflon-type coating-based (Teflon-type), ceramic, or another polymer. The steel substrate itself is chemically stable, but the coating is the critical variable, Teflon-type coating-based coatings can degrade and release fumes above 500°F, while the binder chemistry and any PFAS present in the coating formulation remain unknown without manufacturer transparency.
The brand's record and disclosure
Breville is a premium cookware and small-appliance brand owned by Sage Appliances (UK). The company does not publish detailed material safety data sheets or nonstick coating chemistry for consumer products, and there is no public record of Breville making PFAS-free commitments or seeking third-party certifications (such as Greenguard or GOTS) for cookware. No major recalls specific to nonstick coating failure or chemical leaching have been documented for this model, but the lack of disclosure itself is a red flag in the context of PFAS concerns.
How it compares in its category
Breville baking pans are positioned as premium toaster-oven accessories, but they fall behind competitors like GreenPan and Our Place in transparency, those brands explicitly certify PFAS-free or ceramic coatings. Compared to generic commercial-grade steel pans (which often also lack disclosure), Breville's higher price point does not correlate with higher safety documentation. Standard aluminum or stainless steel pans without nonstick coating eliminate coating-leaching risk entirely but require more maintenance.
If you buy it
Keep the pan below 500°F to avoid thermal degradation of any Teflon-type coating-based coating. Inspect regularly for peeling, scratching, or discoloration; replace immediately if the coating begins to flake or wear, as this is the trigger for potential fume release. Hand wash only, never use abrasive scrubbers or dishwasher, which accelerates coating degradation. Contact Breville directly to request nonstick coating composition; their response (or silence) will help inform whether to keep or return the product.
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
- Breville has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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⚠Starting grade for this product type
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