Glad Rectangle Pan
Nonstick coating unknown; skip until brand discloses material.
Glad's rectangle pan has an unspecified nonstick coating. No public disclosure of PFAS status or coating chemistry from the brand.
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Material
aluminum baking pan, nonstick coating unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Is Glad Rectangle Pan non-toxic? What it is made of
Glad Rectangle Pan is an aluminum baking sheet with a proprietary nonstick coating of undisclosed chemistry. Aluminum itself is food-safe at typical baking temperatures, but the coating is the critical unknown, Glad does not publicly specify whether it uses Teflon-type coating (Teflon), ceramic, silicone, or another system. Without this disclosure, you cannot assess PFAS leaching risk or fume hazard if the coating is damaged or overheated.
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 fume risk (coating unknown)
If Glad uses Teflon-type coating and coating is overheated above 500-600F or damaged, Teflon-type coating can degrade and release fumes capable of causing polymer fume fever. Glad does not disclose coating type, so risk cannot be ruled out.
Coating degradation and microflaking
Aluminum pans with nonstick coatings commonly develop wear, scratches, and flaking over 1-3 years of use. Glad does not specify coating durability ratings or ingredient composition, making it difficult to assess whether flakes pose ingestion risk or contain problematic additives.
Lack of regulatory disclosure
Glad has not adopted voluntary PFAS disclosure standards or pursued GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) certification for its nonstick coatings, which is increasingly expected in the cookware market and raises questions about formulation choices.
What’s reassuring
Aluminum leaching
Aluminum itself leaches minimally into food at typical baking temperatures (below 400F) and is not classified as a primary toxicant in cookware. No recalls or studies specific to Glad pans document unsafe aluminum release.
Lead
No public recalls or testing data suggest lead or cadmium contamination in Glad nonstick cookware. However, Glad's lack of third-party certification or material transparency prevents independent verification.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Glad (owned by Clorox Company) is a leading consumer products brand but maintains silence on nonstick coating composition across its cookware line. No independent certifications (GOTS, OEKO-TEX, NSF) are listed for this product. The brand has not published PFAS reduction commitments or transition timelines as of public record, and does not offer coating material specs on product packaging or their website.
How it compares in its category
Most mass-market aluminum baking pans use either Teflon-type coating-based or ceramic nonstick coatings. Glad's lack of transparency is typical of budget cookware but puts it behind premium brands (e.g., GreenPan, Caraway) that actively market PFOA-free or Teflon-type coating-free status. Uncoated aluminum or cast iron alternatives eliminate nonstick coating hazards entirely at similar price points.
If you buy it
Keep oven temperature at or below 500F to prevent coating breakdown and potential Teflon-type coating fume release. Hand-wash gently to avoid scratch damage that accelerates leaching. Replace immediately if the coating chips, peels, or shows discoloration. Store away from high heat and acidic foods; inspect before each use. Consider upgrading to a brand that discloses nonstick material if you use it frequently.
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
- Glad has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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