On Wed, 11 Jan 2006 20:43:09 GMT, "Bob Myers"
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>> IIRC the main controversy with the nonstick is overheating that causes
>> offgasing. The offgasing can cause health problems something that the
>> makers of Teflon have acknowledged. If you check Dupont's website there
>> is a link to this.
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>Could you perhaps provide the link HERE?
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>Bob M.
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Look at your own cite:

http://www.teflon.com/Teflon/downloa...teflon_faq.pdf


Are fumes from overheated non-stick coated cookware harmful to people?
All fumes can be irritating or even harmful. Butter, fats, and cooking
oils will begin to smoke at 400°F (204°C), producing fumes that can
irritate eyes, nose and throat and possibly cause respiratory distress.
DuPont non-stick coatings will not begin to deteriorate in appearance or
performance until the temperature of the cookware reaches about 500°F
(260°C). The coating will not show significant decomposition unless
temperatures exceed about 600°F (316°C). Only at these extremely high
temperatures (600ºF and above) could non-stick coatings emit fumes that
could produce a temporary flu-like condition called “polymer fume
fever.”

So, yes it can cause health problems. Not long term, but ....