Which, IIR, is toxic in like 5 ppB. Not nice stuff. I once walked off a job site in a laser cutting plant because the owner was cutting 1/2 inch teflon with insufficient ventilation. Thought you might like to know this. Scott In a hundred years, it isn't going to matter anyway....
Nylon is not actually a toxic substance like Teflon. However, nylon is not biodegradable (which is concerning to me if it’s able to accumulate in the body). This fact, coupled with the manufacturing process creating harmful chemicals that pollute the air and water, makes it clear thatnylon...
Teflon flu is the easier-to-remember name for polymer fume fever. According to the National Library of Medicine, you can most likely get Teflon flu from overheating cookware that is covered with a nonstick coating. The overheated pan eventually starts to emit toxic vapors that can cause a who...
For instance, hydrofluoric acid is released in the production of this substance, and this byproduct is highly toxic. Hydrofluoric acid causes serious tissue damage if it comes into contact with either human or animal tissue, and it also causes environmental damage if it is not disposed of ...
Used PTFE parts should be buried in landfills, not incinerated, because burning at high temperatures will release hydrogen chloride and other toxic substances. One study released in 2001 claimed that PTFE also degrades in the environment into one substance that is toxic to plants. This is ...
Christopher Claxton: An obvious breakout to me is “Too Fast,” which is one of my favorites from the project. It’s classic “toxic” Future — he talks about succumbing to the temptations of success and blowing his money on high-end items for a woman he really shouldn’t be sp...
Eco expert Friday Apaliski of Sustainability Concierge shares 30 easy ways to decrease your carbon footprint as a family.
1. Non-Toxic Irecently wrote about teflonover at Keeper of the Home, and after discussing some of the studies that have pointed to serious health risks associated with the ubiquitous non-stick coating, this was my conclusion: “Do you know how many health risks and scary-sounding studies and...
To remain effective, GORE-TEX fabric must be treated regularly with durable water repellent (DWR), a toxic chemical spray that wears off over the course of a few years. While DWR is not necessary to keep GORE-TEX waterproof, this substance keeps water off the surface of GORE-TEX fabric, ...
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), most commonly known by the brand name Teflon, is the original non-stick material. It's a plastic polymer that, when heated, provides a smooth and slippery surface that's great for cooking delicate items like eggs or fish. These pans are usually quite affordable...