Calphalon Silicone Baking Pan 12" x 8.5"
Silicone beats nonstick but Calphalon gives you no PFAS details.
Calphalon's silicone baking pans skip traditional Teflon-type coating coatings, but the brand won't say if PFAS additives are in the silicone itself. No third-party testing exists.
The safe swap
Caraway
Caraway Home Ceramic Baking Sheet Duo
90/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Silicone baking mat; coating composition 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.
Silicone monomer leaching
Food-grade silicone is stable at normal baking temperatures, but non-food-grade silicone or impurities in sourcing could theoretically leach cyclic siloxanes. Calphalon does not specify material certification (NSF, FDA, or equivalent), so migration risk cannot be ruled out entirely, though it remains low relative to other bakeware hazards.
Coating or substrate degradation over time
Silicone can harden, crack, or develop small punctures after repeated heating cycles or dishwasher exposure. Once compromised, the structural integrity of the pan declines and food contact integrity is lost. Regular inspection and replacement every 5-7 years is advisable.
Microplastic or silicone particle shedding
Degraded silicone can shed particles into food, particularly if the surface becomes pitted or torn. No long-term ingestion safety data for silicone microparticles exists, but the risk increases with product age and wear.
What’s reassuring
Teflon-type coating/PFOA fume risk
Silicone baking pans do not use Teflon-type coating nonstick coatings, eliminating acute fume inhalation risk from overheating. This product category avoids the primary hazard associated with traditional Calphalon nonstick cookware.
Colorants and additives in silicone
If this pan is pigmented (e.g., red, blue, or dark silicone), heavy metals in colorants are a theoretical concern. No recalls or testing data are on record for Calphalon silicone bakeware; the brand does not disclose pigment sourcing.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This product is a silicone baking mat or pan, likely food-grade silicone polymer (not a nonstick coating like Teflon-type coating). Silicone is chemically inert at typical baking temperatures (up to 400-500°F), meaning it does not break down or leach monomers into food under normal use. Unlike traditional nonstick cookware, silicone baking pans do not rely on fluorinated coatings, which eliminates the primary vector for Teflon-type coating off-gassing and PFOA/PFAS exposure during cooking.
The brand's record and disclosure
Calphalon has not publicly disclosed PFAS content or testing for this silicone baking pan line. The brand is known for nonstick cookware that historically contained Teflon-type coating and PFOA, though they have reformulated some products. For silicone specifically, Calphalon does not appear on public lists of brands certifying PFAS-free silicone bakeware. This silence leaves uncertainty about upstream material sourcing or additives, but does not indicate confirmed contamination.
How it compares in its category
Silicone baking pans are chemically safer than traditional nonstick (Teflon-type coating) bakeware because they lack fluorinated coatings. They are comparable to glass or ceramic baking dishes in terms of leaching risk, though less durable and prone to staining. Steel or aluminum baking sheets present different hazards (aluminum leaching in acidic foods); silicone avoids those. Among silicone bakeware, premium brands like Oxo or KitchenAid often cite material certifications that Calphalon does not.
If you buy it
Use at temperatures up to the stated maximum (typically 450°F); do not use under the broiler unless explicitly rated. Hand-wash rather than dishwasher to extend lifespan and avoid thermal stress. Inspect for tears, punctures, or permanent deformation before each use; silicone can degrade over 5-7 years. Avoid contact with sharp objects and prolonged storage in direct sunlight, which can harden the material prematurely.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% 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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