Our Place · Stainless Steel Cookware
Our Place Titanium Pro 10-Piece Cookware Set, Is It Non-Toxic?
A non-stick coating of unstated type, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
Our Place says its ceramic non-stick coating is made without PFAS, including Teflon-type coating and PFOA. We record that as an unverified brand claim. Its record describes a non-stick coating of unstated type, which is still counted.
Brand says: “Our Place says its ceramic non-stick coating is made without PFAS, including PTFE and PFOA.”
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Material
Titanium-reinforced nonstick coating (unspecified composition)
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
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Is Our Place Titanium Pro Cookware Set non-toxic? What it is made of
This cookware combines a stainless steel body with a 'titanium-reinforced nonstick coating' of unspecified chemical composition. Titanium itself is not a material linked to PFAS; the concern is what resin or polymer system binds it to the pan surface. Our Place does not publicly disclose whether this coating is Teflon-type coating-based (like traditional Teflon), ceramic, ceramic-type, or another type, making it impossible to assess durability, fume risk at high heat, or leaching potential without independent testing. The stainless steel substrate itself (typically 18/10 grade) does not leach nickel or chromium at normal cooking temperatures.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Disclosed non-fluorinated coating
Coating is named and the brand states it is made without PFAS.
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal degradation)
Because Our Place has not disclosed whether this coating contains Teflon-type coating, the risk of polymer fume release at high heat (above 500°F) cannot be ruled out. If the 'titanium-reinforced' formulation is Teflon-type coating-based, heating beyond recommended limits could pose inhalation risk to household occupants and pets.
Coating degradation and microflaking
Nonstick coatings universally degrade with use, abrasion, and heat cycling. An unspecified composition means durability timelines and flaking safety profiles are unknown. Once the coating flakes, ingestion of polymer particles becomes a small but real risk, and nonstick properties vanish.
Leaching of unidentified coating components
Without disclosure of the binding resin, plasticizers, or surfactants in the 'titanium-reinforced' coating, it is impossible to assess whether any component might leach into food under acidic conditions, high heat, or oil-based cooking. Brand silence on this is the core transparency issue.
What’s reassuring
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states this product is PFAS-free. We have not verified the claim.
Aluminum or substrate leaching
Stainless steel cookware does not leach aluminum or significant amounts of nickel/chromium under normal cooking conditions. This hazard is not a concern for this product.
Heavy metals
Titanium itself is not a heavy metal risk; no public data suggests lead, cadmium, or other toxins in Our Place cookware coatings. However, certification or testing would strengthen confidence.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Our Place markets this line as PFAS-free but has not published third-party test reports, material safety data sheets for the coating, or independent certification (e.g., GreenGuard, NSF) to verify that claim. The brand has marketed cookware heavily on lifestyle and design rather than material transparency. No major safety recalls have been published for this specific model, but the lack of coating composition disclosure is a red flag in an industry where brands like GreenPan and Caraway now routinely publish detailed material sourcing and test results.
How it compares in its category
Titanium-reinforced nonstick cookware occupies a middle ground, marketed as more durable than standard Teflon-type coating coatings but typically less transparent than ceramic or hybrid alternatives. Competitors like GreenPan (Teflon-type coating-free, ceramic hybrid, published testing) and Caraway (ceramic, third-party certified) provide clearer material documentation. Our Place's refusal to specify coating type places it below these peers in terms of consumer reassurance, despite comparable or higher price points. Stainless steel cookware without any nonstick coating shows lower concern if you prioritize transparency.
If you buy it
Use only silicone, wood, or nylon utensils to avoid scratching the coating; metal utensils can accelerate nonstick layer degradation and potential flaking. Keep cooking temperatures below 400, 450°F, as the fume profile of an unspecified polymer under high heat is unknown. Hand wash with mild soap rather than abrasive scrubbers or dishwasher cycles, which degrade coatings faster. Replace the cookware if you observe visible peeling, flaking, or discoloration of the nonstick surface; once the coating is compromised, particles may end up in food.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Our Place has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Our Place Titanium Pro 10-Piece Cookware Set?
- Stainless steel (no nonstick coating)
- Nickel leaching from stainless steel
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- Stainless steel exterior, polished surface (no nonstick coating)
- Nickel leaching from stainless steel
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Stainless steel tri-ply (no nonstick coating)
- Handle degradation or food-contact loosening
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