Our Place · Cookware
Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro
Nonstick coating composition unclear; brand silent on PFAS.
Our Place does not disclose PFAS status or coating details for this titanium cookware. Without third-party testing or brand transparency, nonstick coating risk remains unconfirmed.
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Material
Titanium ceramic nonstick coating, unspecified formulation
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Our Place's 'titanium ceramic' nonstick coating is not a fully disclosed formulation, making independent hazard assessment difficult. Titanium oxide is a known safe ceramic component, but the binder system, additives, and manufacturing process remain proprietary. Without full ingredient transparency, potential risks from undisclosed polymeric binders or surface degradation cannot be ruled out. The pan body is typically hard-anodized aluminum with this ceramic top layer.
The brand's record and disclosure
Our Place has not publicly disclosed PFAS content or testing for this product, nor have they released a detailed chemical specification sheet for the coating. The brand markets the product as PFAS-free in marketing materials, but provides no third-party verification or test certificates to support this claim. No major safety recalls or contamination incidents are on record for this specific product line. Their transparency stance is notably weaker than competitors like GreenPan or Caraway, which publish independent test results.
How it compares in its category
This pan sits in the mid-to-premium tier alongside GreenPan's Reserve and Caraway. Unlike GreenPan (which publishes Teflon-type coating/PFOA testing), Our Place offers no independent verification of coating safety. Hard-anodized aluminum cookware with ceramic coatings is generally safer than traditional Teflon-type coating nonstick, but quality and durability vary widely. The Always Pan Pro's price and design appeal are offset by the absence of transparent safety documentation.
If you buy it
Keep temperatures below 500°F (260°C) to prevent accelerated coating breakdown and potential fume release from unknown binder resins. Hand wash only; dishwasher use voids any implied durability and risks coating delamination. Inspect the cooking surface regularly for peeling, pitting, or discoloration; discard if damage spreads, as ceramic-coated aluminum can leach aluminum once the barrier fails. Replace every 3-5 years or when nonstick performance significantly declines, as the coating is not meant to be permanent.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Teflon-type coating/PFOA fume risk
Brand claims PFAS-free but provides no test data; if coating does contain Teflon-type coating or related Teflon-family coating as binder, overheating above 500°F could release toxic fumes. Absence of documentation makes verification impossible.
Aluminum leaching (substrate)
Hard-anodized aluminum is generally stable, but if the ceramic coating degrades, peels, or is scratched, the underlying aluminum can leach into acidic foods. Long-term use and dishwasher exposure increase this risk over time.
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Ceramic nonstick coatings are more brittle than Teflon-type coating and prone to chipping, especially with metal utensils or thermal shock. Ingestion of coating particles in small amounts is generally low-risk, but frequent shedding suggests the product is reaching end of life.
Unknown binder system toxicity
The ceramic coating formula likely includes a polymeric binder to adhere to aluminum; Our Place does not disclose what this binder is. If it contains undisclosed resins, degradation at high heat could release volatile compounds.
Lack of third-party verification
Unlike competitors, Our Place has not published independent safety test results or certifications (NSF, GreenGuard, or equivalent). This is a transparency and verification gap, not proof of hazard, but it prevents informed comparison.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 42% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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