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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Teflon-coated pans start giving off harmful gasses at around 400°F, temperatures you're going to exceed on the stovetop if you're doing pretty much anything other than boiling water.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you had a source for that, I'd be glad to read it and take it into account next time this topic is raised!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytetrafluoroethylene#Safety

I misread, it's around 500°F where it poses health risks. Even still, 500°F is still a very achievable temperature in most kitchens.