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  2. Non-stick surface - Wikipedia

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    Cast iron, carbon steel, [1] stainless steel [2] and cast aluminium cookware [citation needed] may be seasoned before cooking by applying a fat to the surface and heating it to polymerize it. This produces a dry, hard, smooth, hydrophobic coating, which is non-stick when food is cooked with a small amount of cooking oil or fat.

  3. Polytetrafluoroethylene - Wikipedia

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    [citation needed] The commonly known brand name of PTFE-based composition is Teflon by Chemours, [3] a spin-off from DuPont, which originally discovered the compound in 1938. [3] Polytetrafluoroethylene is a fluorocarbon solid , as it is a high- molecular-weight polymer consisting wholly of carbon and fluorine .

  4. '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.

  5. Surface treatment of PTFE - Wikipedia

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    Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), better known by its trade name Teflon, has many desirable properties which make it an attractive material for numerous industries. It has good chemical resistance, a low dielectric constant, low dielectric loss, and a low coefficient of friction, making it ideal for reactor linings, circuit boards, and kitchen utensils, to name a few applications.

  6. Cookware and bakeware - Wikipedia

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    Seasoning is the process of treating the surface of a cooking vessel with a dry, hard, smooth, hydrophobic coating formed from polymerized fat or oil. When seasoned surfaces are used for cookery in conjunction with oil or fat a stick-resistant effect is produced.

  7. The Only Way To Prevent Bagged Salads and Greens From Rotting

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    What Causes Good Greens To Go Bad. Unlike what the post suggests, leafy greens aren’t a major source of ethylene.But they are sensitive to produce that emits the gas. That’s why you should ...

  8. Don't Trust The Pop-Up Thermometer In Your Turkey—Here's Why

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    Get The Recipe. Where To Check The Turkey's Temperature. Where you measure the temperature is key to getting an accurate reading on your turkey. Check the temperature in the two thickest parts of ...

  9. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Wikipedia

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    The EPA issued health advisories for four specific PFASs in June 2022, significantly lowering their safe threshold levels for drinking water. PFOA was reduced from 70 ppt to 0.004 ppt, while PFOS was reduced from 70 ppt to 0.02 ppt. A safe level for the compound GenX was set at 10 ppt, while that for PFBS was set at 2000 ppt. While not ...