Demeyere Atlantis 7 28 cm Frying Pan Silver
Plastic with no coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
The product information we reviewed describes stainless steel, multi-ply, uncoated with Silvinox surface treatment, 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, multi-ply, uncoated with Silvinox surface treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Is Demeyere Atlantis 7 28 cm Frying Pan non-toxic? What it is made of
This pan is stainless steel (18/10 composition typical for Demeyere) with multiple bonded layers for heat distribution, finished with a proprietary Silvinox surface treatment that claims enhanced non-stick and corrosion resistance without Teflon-type coating or other synthetic coatings. The Silvinox process oxidizes the steel surface; no hazardous resin, enamel, or ceramic coating is applied. Stainless steel itself does not leach lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals under normal cooking conditions, and multi-ply construction ensures the steel core remains intact during use.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
Cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Coating degradation and flaking over time
The Silvinox surface treatment is proprietary and not independently tested for long-term durability or flaking risk. Stainless steel itself does not flake, but if the oxidized surface layer degrades or is scratched deeply, the underlying steel is still food-safe; repair or replacement would be for performance, not safety.
Surface treatment composition uncertainty
Demeyere does not publicly disclose the full chemical composition of Silvinox. No third-party certification or toxicological data is available to confirm the absence of heavy metals, allergens, or other contaminants in the surface process itself.
What’s reassuring
Bare uncoated material
Recorded as a bare, uncoated material with no surface coating or treatment.
Teflon-type coating fume risk
This pan is explicitly uncoated; no Teflon-type coating or other Teflon-family coating is present. No fume risk from synthetic coatings.
Lead
No enamel, glaze, or ceramic coating is applied. The Silvinox surface treatment is an oxidized steel layer, not a ceramic or resin coating. Heavy-metal contamination from coatings is not a concern.
Source, ATSDR ↗Aluminum leaching
The Atlantis 7 is stainless steel, not aluminum. No aluminum core or cladding is present; leaching of aluminum is not applicable.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Demeyere is a Belgian cookware manufacturer with a long history in professional and home kitchens; the brand has not publicly disclosed PFAS or chemical safety policies on record. No recalls or safety controversies specific to the Atlantis line are documented. The Silvinox treatment is proprietary and not independently certified by third parties; Demeyere provides no detailed chemical composition of the surface process.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated stainless steel cookware avoids the degradation and flaking risks of traditional non-stick coatings (Teflon-type coating, ceramic) and the heavy-metal concerns of enameled cast iron or glazed ceramic cookware. Demeyere's multi-ply construction is standard for premium European cookware and offers better heat distribution than single-ply alternatives. The Silvinox surface treatment is less common than Teflon-type coating but positions this pan as a mid-to-high-end non-stick alternative without synthetic coatings.
If you buy it
Use metal, silicone, or wood utensils to avoid scratching the Silvinox surface, which may reduce its non-stick properties over time. Hand wash or use the dishwasher as per manufacturer guidance; do not exceed recommended heat limits (typically 260 degrees Celsius or 500 Fahrenheit stovetop use). Replace the pan if the surface becomes visibly pitted or corroded, which is rare for stainless steel but indicates the protective layer has degraded. Avoid prolonged soaking or exposure to highly acidic or chloride-rich foods, which can degrade stainless steel over decades of use.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Demeyere has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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