Crisco · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Crisco Pan Release Spray, 14 Ounce -- 6 per case
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This spray contains mineral oil and lecithin but does not detail propellant or anti-caking agent composition. PFAS risk remains unclear without full ingredient transparency.
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Material
Mineral oil, lecithin, propellant spray aerosol
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Crisco Pan Release Spray, 14 Ounce -- 6 is made of, ingredients and materials
Crisco Pan Release Spray is formulated primarily from mineral oil (a refined petroleum product) and lecithin (a natural emulsifier), both food-contact approved. The propellant system is the critical unknown, while older aerosol cooking sprays used hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) propellants, modern formulations often use hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) or hydrocarbon propellants. Crisco has not publicly disclosed which propellant is in this product, creating uncertainty about potential PFAS presence in the spray mechanism itself. The mineral oil base itself carries minimal acute toxicity risk at food-contact levels but is a petroleum derivative with established environmental persistence.
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.
Undisclosed aerosol propellant composition
Crisco has not publicly identified whether the propellant is HFC, HFO, hydrocarbon, or another type. HFC propellants are ozone-depleting; HFO propellants have potential climate impact; some older formulations or batch variations may contain PFAS-based hydrofluorocarbons. This opacity is the core safety concern.
Mineral oil aspiration risk (inhalation)
Cooking spray aerosols are not meant to be inhaled; repeated inhalation of mineral oil mist can accumulate in lung tissue. Pregnant women and young children should avoid breathing spray clouds. Spray only in well-ventilated areas.
Thermal decomposition of mineral oil
When mineral oil-based sprays are applied to hot cookware or exposed to temperatures above 400F, thermal breakdown produces aldehyde and ketone byproducts (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde). These are volatile organic compounds with potential respiratory irritation. Highest risk with high-heat cooking methods.
Residue buildup on cookware
Repeated use of cooking sprays can leave polymer or mineral oil films on pans that degrade non-stick coatings and interact with water and detergents. This can shorten pan lifespan and create surfaces prone to sticking or off-gassing if the coating degrades.
Insufficient food-safety documentation
While mineral oil and lecithin are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additives, Crisco has not published batch testing data, allergen statements, or third-party food-contact compliance audits specific to this spray formulation. Accountability is below industry peers.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Crisco (owned by B&G Foods) has remained notably silent on PFAS contamination and propellant composition across its spray product line, despite industry-wide scrutiny following reports of PFAS in cookware sprays from competing brands. The company has not published safety data sheets, third-party certifications, or commitments to PFAS-free formulations. This lack of transparency is the primary concern; other major cooking spray manufacturers (e.g., PAM, Pam) have made some disclosure efforts or reformulation announcements, placing Crisco at the lower end of industry accountability.
How it compares in its category
Cooking spray products vary widely in propellant type and transparency. Oil-based alternatives without aerosol propellants (solid fats, butter, or pump-bottle oils) eliminate propellant uncertainty entirely. Among aerosol cooking sprays, brands with publicly stated HFO or hydrocarbon propellants and third-party testing claims offer more assurance than Crisco's silent approach. Crisco's price point is competitive, but its lack of disclosure puts it behind competitors offering similar performance with greater chemical transparency.
If you buy it
Use as directed, spray lightly onto cookware or baking surfaces from 6 inches away, and do not expose to direct flame or temperatures above 400F (the mineral oil will smoke beyond this point). Store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources; aerosol cans can rupture if heated. Do not spray directly onto food. Consider rotating to non-aerosol oil alternatives (liquid oils, butter, or silicone-based non-stick products) to reduce both propellant exposure and the PFAS uncertainty. Dispose of empty cans according to local aerosol recycling guidelines.
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
- Crisco has made none
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