Secura · Electric Kettles & Pitchers
Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle
Lower PFAS concern. Bare stainless steel typically avoids PFAS coatings.
Stainless steel construction, inside and out, with no special coatings. Bare stainless carries minimal PFAS risk versus coated cookware products.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Stainless steel interior and exterior, no coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Secura Original Stainless Water Kettle is made of, ingredients and materials
This kettle uses austenitic stainless steel (typically 18/8 or 18/10 grade) for both interior and exterior walls with no applied enamel, ceramic, or polymer coating. Bare stainless steel is chemically stable at typical kettle temperatures (up to boiling) and does not leach heavy metals or break down into microplastics. The double-wall design is an air gap for insulation, not a chemical hazard.
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
Austenitic stainless steel contains 8-12% nickel. Leaching into boiled water is generally minimal in neutral pH conditions, but individuals with severe nickel sensitivity should use distilled or pre-boiled water. No independent testing of this specific model is available on record.
What’s reassuring
Bare uncoated material
Recorded as a bare, uncoated material with no surface coating or treatment.
Aluminum leaching
This kettle is stainless steel, not aluminum. No aluminum exposure pathway has been identified in the design or materials.
Lead
No enamel, glaze, or ceramic coating is present on this model. Bare stainless steel does not use lead or cadmium pigments or stabilizers.
Source, ATSDR ↗Teflon-type coating fume risk from coatings
This kettle has no non-stick or Teflon-family coating. Teflon-type coating fume release is not a concern for bare stainless steel products.
Coating degradation over time
Bare stainless steel does not degrade or flake like enameled or coated kettles. Surface oxidation (minor discoloration) may occur with hard water but does not release contaminants into water.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Secura does not publicly disclose detailed material certifications or third-party safety testing results on their website or packaging. The brand has no established track record of major recalls or safety controversies in public databases. No evidence of formal FDA, NSF, or international safety certifications specific to this model is readily available.
How it compares in its category
Most electric kettles in this price range either use stainless steel (like this one) or polypropylene plastic bodies. Ceramic-lined kettles carry ceramic glaze contamination risks; coated stainless models risk Teflon-type coating fume release if overheated. This product avoids both by using bare metal, positioning it as lower concern than many budget and mid-range alternatives.
If you buy it
Descale with white vinegar every 2-4 weeks if your water is hard to prevent mineral buildup, which can reduce heating efficiency and mask early damage. Do not use abrasive scouring pads on the interior; soft cloth only. Replace if the base or electrical contacts show corrosion or the kettle fails to heat evenly. This kettle is not intended for stovetop use despite stainless steel construction.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Secura has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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