Kitchenaid · Silicone Baking Molds
Kitchenaid Silicone Cake Pan 9 Inch Round Red Baking Pans 9” Bakeware
Silicone cake pan with lower concern for PFAS.
Material as recorded is food-grade silicone, not a material linked to PFAS. No coating on record. KitchenAid has no PFAS statement on record.
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Material
Silicone (food-grade)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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.
Silicone degradation and microparticle release
Food-grade silicone can break down at very high temperatures or after repeated thermal stress, potentially releasing small silicone particles. This risk is low under normal baking (350-400F) but increases with abuse or extended use over years.
Odor and chemical off-gassing on first use
New silicone products sometimes emit a faint rubber-like odor due to residual volatile compounds from manufacturing. This typically dissipates after one or two uses and is not a hazard indicator, but sensitive individuals may notice it.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Lead
No reports of heavy metal contamination in KitchenAid silicone bakeware. Food-grade silicone products sold in the US are typically tested for compliance with FDA and ASTM standards for colorant safety, but the company does not publicly disclose third-party test data.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating or laminate separation
Silicone pans do not use a separate applied coating like enamel or nonstick layers, so flaking or peeling is not a structural risk. However, any reinforcement layers (if present) could theoretically delaminate over time with wear.
Aluminum leaching
This pan is silicone, not aluminum, so leaching of aluminum into food is not a concern. If an aluminum core or reinforcement is present beneath the silicone, it is fully encased and not in direct contact with food.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This pan is made from food-grade silicone, a synthetic rubber polymer designed to withstand repeated heating and cooling without breaking down. Unlike metal pans with enamel or ceramic coatings, or nonstick cookware with Teflon-type coating (Teflon), silicone has no separate coating layer that can chip, peel, or leach. Silicone does not react with acidic or fatty foods and does not leach aluminum or other metals because it is not metal itself.
The brand's record and disclosure
KitchenAid is part of Whirlpool Corporation and manufactures cookware widely available in retail channels. The company does not publicly disclose detailed chemical composition or third-party testing data for individual bakeware products on their website or packaging. No product-specific safety recalls or chemical hazard allegations have been established for KitchenAid silicone cake pans in public records.
How it compares in its category
Silicone bakeware is considered a lower-risk alternative to traditional metal pans with nonstick coatings (which carry Teflon-type coating fume risk at high heat) and ceramic-coated pans (which may contain lead in glazes). Silicone pans perform similarly to glass in chemical inertness but offer better temperature tolerance and flexibility. The main trade-off is that silicone is less durable than metal or glass over many years of use.
If you buy it
Follow the manufacturer's maximum temperature rating (typically 400-500F for silicone; check your product label). Hand wash or use the dishwasher per instructions to avoid degradation. Inspect the pan periodically for visible tears, discoloration, or sticky residue, which signal material breakdown and warrant replacement. Avoid placing directly over open flame or using with very sharp utensils, as these can puncture or cut the silicone.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 87% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Kitchenaid has made none
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