Teflon pan should never be heated without oil or something else on it. Heating i... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

Geee on Aug 12, 2015 | parent | context | favorite | on: The Teflon Toxin

Teflon pan should never be heated without oil or something else on it. Heating it empty will vaporize the Teflon, which could be toxic when breathed. Also, use only plastic utensils when cooking so you won't scratch it.

ars on Aug 12, 2015 | [–]

You would have to heat it pretty hot for that! Like almost glowing.

I've put a blowtorch to teflon when sweating copper and very little happened to it.

> which could be toxic when breathed

At equal temperatures oil is more toxic than teflon.

dtech on Aug 12, 2015 | [–]

You can also use wooden utensils

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact