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2. Non-stick surface - Wikipedia

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   A 'non-stick surface' is engineered to reduce the ability of other materials to stick to it. Non-sticking cookware is a common application, where the non-stick coating allows food to brown without sticking to the pan. Non-stick is often used to refer to surfaces coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a well-known brand of which is Teflon.

3. 'Dark Waters': Here's the toxic reason why you should toss ...

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   The real-life story, which is in theaters now, follows Ohio attorney Rob Bilott (portrayed by Mark Ruffalo) as he steadfastly pursues a case against DuPont, the chemical company that created Teflon.

4. What is Teflon Flu? Learn about the illness linked to ... - AOL

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   PTFE-coated non-stick cookware has a polymer coating that prevents food from sticking in the pans while cooking. This material also makes the cookware easy to wash.

5. Polytetrafluoroethylene - Wikipedia

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   Advertisement of the Happy Pan, a Teflon-coated pan from the 1960s Advertisement for Zepel, the trade name used to market Teflon as a fabric treatment PTFE thermal cover showing impact craters, from NASA's Ultra Heavy Cosmic Ray Experiment (UHCRE) on the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) Logo of Teflon, the commonly known brand name of PTFE-based compositions manufactured by Chemours

6. Xylan (coating) - Wikipedia

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   Xylan is generally used to reduce friction, improve wear resistance, and for non-stick applications. Additionally, it can be used to protect a metal from corrosion.The most commonly known application is in non-stick cookware but Xylan coatings have also been used extensively in the automotive industry and for corrosion protection in the oil and gas industry.

7. Is Your Nonstick Pan Making You Sick? Suspected Cases Of ...

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   Teflon flu, aka polymer fume fever, is a term used to describe people who have gotten sick after being exposed to fumes from Teflon pans, according to the National Capital Poison Center.