Reynolds · Bakeware
Reynolds 11-1/4 in. x 8 in. x 1 in. Broiler Pans
Unknown coating; Reynolds silent on PFAS. Skip if concerned.
Reynolds broiler pans use a nonstick coating but provide no public disclosure about PFAS or coating composition. Coating type remains unspecified by the brand.
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90/100 safety
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Material
Steel with unspecified nonstick coating
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
Reynolds broiler pans are steel (carbon steel or mild steel substrate) with an unspecified nonstick coating applied to the interior cooking surface. The coating chemistry is not disclosed by Reynolds, making it impossible to confirm whether it contains Teflon-type coating (Teflon) or ceramic/silicone alternatives. Steel itself is inert, but the nonstick layer's thermal stability, durability, and identity determine the actual safety profile of the cookware during use.
The brand's record and disclosure
Reynolds (part of Alcoa Corporation) does not publicly disclose coating composition, PFAS content, or temperature safety limits for this product on available product labels or websites. The company has not published third-party testing results or formal commitments to phase out Teflon-type coating or PFAS-containing coatings. This silence is consistent across their cookware line and reflects an industry pattern of minimal transparency on nonstick chemistry.
How it compares in its category
Steel broiler pans with mystery coatings are common in budget cookware; this product is typical of disposable-use or occasional-use items rather than premium cookware. Safer alternatives include bare steel pans (no coating risk, but requires seasoning), ceramic-coated steel pans (from brands that disclose coating type), or glass-lined options. The trade-off here is convenience of nonstick against unknown chemical exposure and potential coating breakdown.
If you buy it
Keep oven temperature below 500°F, as most nonstick coatings degrade or release fumes above that threshold; Reynolds does not specify a maximum safe temperature. Inspect the coating before each use for chips, peeling, or wear, and discard if damage is visible. Hand-wash only, as dishwashers accelerate coating deterioration. Do not use metal utensils or abrasive scrubbers on the cooking surface.
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 thermal fume risk (if coating contains Teflon-type coating)
No labeling confirms or rules out Teflon-type coating; if present, overheating above 500°F can release toxic perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) precursors and other Teflon-family coating breakdown products. Reynolds' silence on coating identity means users cannot assess or mitigate this risk.
Coating degradation and microflaking
Broiler pans experience repeated high heat and mechanical stress; nonstick coatings on budget steel pans typically fail within 1-3 years of regular use. Flaked coating particles in food are a concern, though clinical data on ingested nonstick fragments is limited.
Unidentified coating leachables
Without disclosure of the nonstick chemistry (whether Teflon-type coating, silicone, ceramic, or proprietary blend), potential leaching of monomers or additives into food cannot be ruled out, especially at elevated temperatures or with acidic foods.
Steel substrate rust or corrosion
Steel broiler pans are typically corrosion-resistant if coating is intact; once coating fails, bare steel may rust if exposed to moisture. Rust itself poses minimal acute hazard but compromises food contact safety.
Lead or cadmium in steel or coating
No recalls or testing data publicly available indicating lead or cadmium contamination in Reynolds broiler pans. Modern US-manufactured steel cookware is unlikely to contain these metals, though no third-party verification is on record.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 40% 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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