Lloyd Pans 12.93 x 8.93 inch Quarter Sheet Pan - DK, Gray
Avoid until Lloyd Pans reveals its nonstick coating chemistry.
Lloyd Pans won't say whether this gray nonstick quarter sheet uses Teflon-type coating or other Teflon-family coating. Without disclosure or third-party testing, risk assessment is impossible.
The safe swap
GreenPan
GreenLife Ceramic Nonstick Bakeware
100/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Steel with nonstick coating (type unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Advertised as non-stick but coating type is not explained.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition)
If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based, sustained exposure above 500°F can release perfluorinated gases. Lloyd Pans does not specify coating type, so upper safe temperature is unknown. Home ovens rarely exceed 500°F, but broiler use or accidental high heat could pose risk.
Coating degradation and flaking
Any nonstick layer can wear over time, especially with frequent washing or metal contact. Ingestion of small flaked coating particles is generally considered low-risk, but prevention through gentle care is best practice.
What’s reassuring
Steel substrate corrosion and rust
Carbon steel is prone to surface rust if the nonstick layer is compromised and water is trapped underneath. Proper hand drying and storage in a dry environment prevent this. No rust recalls are on record for this model.
Lead
Modern commercial bakeware in North America is subject to FDA food contact limits. No violations are documented for Lloyd Pans. However, coating composition remains unverified by the brand.
Source: ATSDR ↗Aluminum leaching
This pan is steel-based, not aluminum, so aluminum leaching is not a concern. Steel is a chemically inert substrate for food contact.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This is a carbon steel quarter sheet pan with a gray nonstick coating applied to the surface. Lloyd Pans does not publicly specify whether the coating is Teflon-type coating-based (Teflon-class), ceramic, or another formula. Steel itself is inert and food-safe; the risk profile depends entirely on the nonstick layer's chemistry and durability under heat.
The brand's record and disclosure
Lloyd Pans maintains minimal public transparency about nonstick coating composition, ingredient sourcing, or testing standards. The brand does not advertise PFAS-free status or provide certificates of analysis. No major recalls or safety violations are on record for this specific model, but the silent stance on coating chemistry is a red flag in an industry where transparency has become standard practice.
How it compares in its category
Mid-range commercial-style bakeware. Comparable quarter sheet pans from brands like Matfer, Crown, and half-sheet alternatives from OXO or Calphalon typically disclose coating type (ceramic, Teflon-type coating-free, or Teflon-type coating with temperature limits). Lloyd Pans' refusal to specify leaves buyers guessing, which is less transparent than most competitors in this price tier.
If you buy it
Keep the pan below 400-425°F to minimize fume risk from any nonstick coating; read the product care tag once received to confirm safe limits. Hand wash gently to preserve coating integrity; avoid metal utensils and dishwashers. If coating begins to peel, flake, or discolor after months of use, replace it. Request coating composition from the manufacturer before purchase if possible.
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
- Lloyds has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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