Vintage Revere Ware Stainless Steel Sheet/Cookie Pan #2515 15 1/4""x 10 1/2 x 1"
Vintage uncoated stainless steel sheet pan, lower PFAS concern.
Revere Ware sheet pan is bare stainless steel with no applied coatings or nonstick finish. No PFAS exposure from the cookware itself; typical for vintage bakeware of this type.
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Material
stainless steel, uncoated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Is Vintage Revere Ware Stainless Steel non-toxic? What it is made of
This Revere Ware sheet pan is uncoated stainless steel, a food-contact alloy typically 18/10 or 18/8 (18% chromium, 8-10% nickel). Uncoated stainless does not shed particles into food during normal use, and the passive chromium oxide surface resists corrosion and leaching at typical baking temperatures (up to 500°F). No non-stick coating, ceramic, enamel, or glaze means no risk of thermal degradation or flaking of synthetic polymers or lead-bearing glazes.
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.
Nickel leaching from stainless steel
Stainless steel cookware can release trace nickel into acidic or salty foods, particularly if the passive oxide layer is compromised by scratches or high-temperature cycling. This vintage pan may show micro-scratching; individuals with nickel sensitivity should exercise caution. The amount released is typically far below dietary guidelines for healthy individuals.
What’s reassuring
Bare uncoated material
Recorded as a bare, uncoated material with no surface coating or treatment.
Lead
Revere Ware sheet pans of this era typically had uncoated stainless food surfaces. No enamel glaze or decorative coating on food-contact side is reported for this model. Vintage solder or handle fixtures may contain lead, but contact with food is not typical for these elements.
Source, ATSDR ↗Aluminum leaching
This is stainless steel sheet pan, not aluminum. Aluminum leaching is not a concern for this material.
Teflon-type coating or non-stick coating degradation
No non-stick coating is present on this uncoated stainless steel pan. Teflon-type coating fume risk is not applicable.
Degradation or flaking of enamel/ceramic coating
Uncoated stainless steel does not have an enamel, ceramic, or non-stick layer. No surface coating degradation or flaking is possible with this material.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Revere Ware is a legacy American cookware brand (founded 1925, acquired by Ekco in the 1980s, now under various ownership). The company maintains no public PFAS disclosure or commitment; however, this vintage uncoated stainless pan predates modern PFAS-in-cookware concerns and contains no non-stick finish requiring fluorinated compounds. No significant safety recalls or contamination incidents are on record for Revere Ware stainless sheet pans.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated stainless sheet pans are a safe baseline in baking cookware. They avoid the coating-shedding, thermal off-gassing, and leaching risks of non-stick (Teflon-type coating or ceramic) pans and enameled cast iron. The trade-off is sticking and uneven heat; this is a durability choice, not a safety upgrade. Vintage examples like this are often preferred by professional bakers for their longevity and inert surface.
If you buy it
Inspect for deep scratches, rust spots, or discoloration that might indicate corrosion or prior damage; light surface oxidation is cosmetic and safe. Use at temperatures up to 500°F (standard oven limit). Wash by hand with mild detergent or in a dishwasher; avoid abrasive scrubbers that damage the passive surface. If stainless shows deep pitting or rust that does not clean, discontinue use, as structural integrity may be compromised.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 92% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Revere has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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