Pyrex Ceramic Deep Fry Pan with Lid
Ceramic cookware keeps PFAS concern to a lower level.
This ceramic deep fry pan skips Teflon-type coating and known Teflon-family coating coatings. Pyrex hasn't made public PFAS statements, but ceramic is a lower-risk material class.
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Pyrex
Pyrex Ceramic Fry Pan 10-in
80/100 safety
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Material
Ceramic (non-stick coating not Teflon-type coating-based)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
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.
Ceramic coating degradation over time
Ceramic non-stick coatings can wear, chip, or scratch with use, particularly if metal utensils are used or the pan is dishwashed; no published failure data specific to Pyrex ceramic line, but degradation is a known characteristic of the material class.
Lid seal or handle failure
Lids and handles on deep fry pans with lids can degrade with repeated heating and cooling; this is a mechanical durability issue rather than a chemical hazard, but broken or loose lids are a burn or food safety concern.
What’s reassuring
Safe base material
Made from ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber with no PFAS risk.
Lead
Pyrex ceramic cookware is not documented to have failed lead or cadmium testing, and ceramic coating formulations used by major cookware brands typically meet FDA food-contact limits; no recalls or test failures on record for this product.
Source: ATSDR ↗Aluminum leaching (if aluminum core present)
If the base includes aluminum, normal cooking is not known to cause measurable aluminum transfer; borosilicate glass or ceramic composite bases are non-leaching. No public data suggests aluminum migration from Pyrex ceramic cookware under typical use.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This pan uses a ceramic-based non-stick coating rather than Teflon-type coating (Teflon), which eliminates the primary thermal degradation hazard associated with traditional non-stick cookware. Ceramic coatings are inorganic compounds that do not release harmful fumes when heated to normal cooking temperatures. The base material is typically borosilicate glass or ceramic composite, both of which are chemically stable and do not leach into food under standard cooking conditions.
The brand's record and disclosure
Pyrex (owned by Groupe SEB) has a decades-long history in cookware and has not faced major product recalls related to coating toxicity or chemical leaching. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed composition or third-party certification data for this specific ceramic coating formulation. No established controversies or regulatory warnings specific to Pyrex ceramic cookware have been documented in public safety records.
How it compares in its category
Ceramic non-stick cookware occupies a middle ground: it avoids Teflon-type coating fume risk but may not perform as durably as cast iron or stainless steel over many years of use. Compared to traditional Teflon-type coating-coated non-stick, ceramic is generally considered safer at high heat, though some users report faster coating wear. It sits above low-cost non-stick and alongside premium ceramic or enameled options in terms of perceived safety profile.
If you buy it
Hand wash gently and avoid metal utensils to preserve the ceramic coating, as scratching can expose underlying material and compromise non-stick properties. Do not preheat empty for extended periods; keep heat to medium or medium-high to avoid coating stress. If the coating begins to flake visibly or loses non-stick function significantly, plan replacement rather than continued use. Store with a soft cloth between the pan and lid to prevent coating damage.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 75% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Pyrex has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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