· Bakeware
Vintage Ecko Baker's Secret Non-Stick Roast & Bake Pan Large 14.5 X 10.5
Vintage nonstick cookware; coating type undisclosed, skip if PFAS-concerned.
This vintage nonstick roasting pan has no disclosed coating chemistry or PFAS status. Vintage nonstick cookware often used Teflon-type coating formulas, with no testing available.
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90/100 safety
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Material
Non-stick coating, unspecified type
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Is Vintage Ecko Baker's Secret Non-Stick non-toxic? What it is made of
This is a vintage carbon steel or aluminum roasting pan with a non-stick coating of unspecified chemistry. The brand did not disclose whether the coating is Teflon-type coating (Teflon-type), ceramic, or another formulation on this product line. The gray color suggests a darkened non-stick surface typical of 1980s-2000s cookware. Age and lack of documentation mean the coating formulation cannot be verified against modern standards, and degradation risk increases significantly with older cookware.
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/polymer fume risk
Coating type is undisclosed on this vintage pan. If Teflon-type coating-based (common for non-stick bakeware of this era), overheating above 500°F can release fumes. No documented incidents for this model, but risk exists with any aged non-stick surface of unknown composition.
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Vintage non-stick cookware shows progressive loss of coating integrity over decades. Flaking or peeling particles may transfer to food, particularly with acidic or fatty foods. This product's age makes degradation likely if previously used; inspect carefully before reuse.
Aluminum leaching
If the base is uncoated or bare aluminum (common in budget pans), leaching into acidic foods is theoretically possible, though the non-stick layer likely provides a barrier if intact. No studies specific to this product; risk depends on base material, which is not disclosed.
Off-gassing from aged coatings
Vintage non-stick coatings may off-gas low levels of volatile compounds over time, especially if stored in warm conditions. No specific testing available for this model; risk is theoretical but higher than modern cookware.
What’s reassuring
Lead
No lead or cadmium contamination has been documented in non-stick bakeware lines. However, vintage cookware from this brand era was not routinely tested for these metals by consumers. If substrate is ceramic or painted, lead risk is theoretically possible but unconfirmed.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand had no public PFAS disclosure policy or third-party certifications on record for vintage bakeware lines. The brand was acquired and divested multiple times; current product stewardship is unclear. No major recalls for non-stick coating hazards are documented for this specific model, but the company's transparency on material composition was minimal compared to modern standards.
How it compares in its category
Vintage non-stick bakeware from this era (1990s-2000s) typically used Teflon-type coating or silicone-based coatings with less rigorous quality control than contemporary pans. Modern alternatives offer ceramic non-stick, hard-anodized aluminum, or stainless steel options with published safety data. This pan sits in the middle-risk zone for vintage cookware, functional but with unknown coating integrity and composition.
If you buy it
Inspect the coating for chips, scratches, or peeling before use; discard if compromised. Never heat above 400-450°F to minimize fume risk from any polymer coating. Hand-wash only; avoid abrasive scrubbers and dishwashers, which accelerate coating breakdown. Replace within 5 years if used regularly, or sooner if discoloration, sticking, or flaking appears. Use on stovetop and conventional oven only, not convection or broiler.
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
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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