Calphalon Baking Sheets W/ Holes Tray Pan Crisper Nonstick 17.75" X
Skip this until Calphalon reveals coating chemistry.
Calphalon's standard nonstick baking sheets have no disclosed coating details and no PFAS-free commitment. You cannot rule out forever chemicals without verification.
The safe swap
GreenPan
GreenLife Ceramic Nonstick Bakeware
100/100 safety
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Material
Nonstick coating (type unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Advertised as non-stick but coating type is not explained.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Teflon-type coating degradation and thermal fume risk
If the undisclosed coating is Teflon-type coating-based (common for Calphalon), overheating above manufacturer specs or use beyond the coating's lifespan can degrade the layer and release polymer fumes. This product's lack of temperature ceiling clarity and absence of Teflon-type coating-free certification mean degradation risk cannot be ruled out.
Aluminum leaching from substrate
Hard-anodized aluminum is stable under normal use, but any breach in the nonstick coating exposes the underlying aluminum to acidic or prolonged wet contact, potentially causing leaching. The hole design increases surface area; visible damage should trigger replacement.
Nonstick coating flaking and ingestion
Flaking or peeling nonstick material can transfer into food, particularly during repeated use or hand-washing. While small amounts are not acutely toxic, ingestion of coating fragments is undesirable and signals end-of-life for the product.
Lack of safety certification or third-party testing
Calphalon nonstick cookware is not independently tested or certified by major safety bodies (NSF, Greenguard, etc.). This absence is the primary concern: no public assurance that PFAS or other restricted chemicals are absent, only industry standard assumptions.
What’s reassuring
Lead
No recalls or reports specific to Calphalon nonstick baking sheets for heavy metals in coatings. Standard black nonstick coatings are not typically pigmented with lead or cadmium, but Calphalon provides no material safety data sheet for verification.
Source: ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This Calphalon baking sheet uses a nonstick coating of unspecified chemistry, Calphalon does not publicly distinguish between Teflon-type coating-based (traditional Teflon-type) and Teflon-type coating-free formulations across most of its cookware line. The substrate is likely hard-anodized aluminum, which is chemically stable under normal baking conditions but can leach aluminum if the nonstick layer degrades or is scratched. The holes in the crisper design increase surface area exposure and airflow, which is useful for baking but does not change the coating safety profile.
The brand's record and disclosure
Calphalon has not published detailed coating chemistry or PFAS content disclosures for its nonstick cookware, which is a significant transparency gap in an industry where PFAS use remains common. The brand has faced no major recalls specific to nonstick coating hazards in recent years, but the absence of voluntary third-party testing or certification (such as GOTS, Greenguard, or explicit Teflon-type coating-free claims) limits confidence in safety claims. Parent company Groupe SEB acquired Calphalon in 2012 and has not elevated ingredient transparency standards for this line.
How it compares in its category
Most mid-range nonstick baking sheets (Calphalon's market position) do not disclose coating type; premium brands like GreenPan and Our Place explicitly market Teflon-type coating-free coatings, while budget alternatives and professional lines often use traditional Teflon-type coating without fanfare. Calphalon's refusal to specify is neither unusual nor reassuring, it suggests either reliance on conventional Teflon-type coating chemistry or reluctance to market Teflon-type coating-free as a premium feature. For comparison, stainless steel or ceramic-coated baking sheets eliminate nonstick coating hazards entirely but sacrifice ease of use.
If you buy it
Keep oven temperature below 400-425°F; Calphalon recommends max 400°F for most nonstick cookware, and exceeding this increases risk of coating breakdown and fume release (especially relevant for convection or high-heat baking). Do not preheat empty; use parchment paper under delicate items to reduce scratch risk. Replace the sheet if you notice peeling, flaking, or visible bare spots in the nonstick layer. Hand-wash with soft sponges and avoid metal utensils, dishwasher, and abrasive scrubbing; damaged coating cannot be repaired and becomes a primary hazard.
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
- Calphalon has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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