I removed some of the black metallic covering of my pan, is it still safe to use? [duplicate]

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I have a Seagull "4 star" "Marathon" "non-stick cookware" pan.
I have decoated much of the black metallic coating of that pan with a stainless metallic scotch brite.

I made the above decoating the above after a few months in which the pan had some matt black carbonated stain with some scratches in it, which kept staying there insistently and no liquid soa[ liquid-soap marination with gentle cloth scotch brite wiping helped.

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My problem

First, I am not sure it is still safe to use and second, after removal, one might be able to see a new, even bigger such black "carbonated" stain, appearing around the newly exposed metal.

My question

I removed some of the black metallic covering the pan (and now one part of the metal is exposed and another became blacker → matt black), is it still safe to use?

Update

I tried to pour some well refined sunflower oil and heat it, then most of the uncovered metallic part became yellow (I have no idea how to explain it); this yellowishness didn't come down with a napkin → why wouldn't it?

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Best Answer

Looking at the close-up, I'd say that the 'black stain' is where the actual non-stick Teflon coating has already been scratched off.
The bare metal is where you finished the job & also removed the substrate, which was probably used to get the Teflon to stick to the aluminium.

I think you've reached the point where it's simpler to just throw it in the recycle & buy a new one.
Treat it more gently next time - never use metal utensils or scourers on Teflon. Non-Stick tends to only be good for a couple of years at best, so you need to weigh up how much you're willing to spend on one… every couple of years.



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Quick Answer about "I removed some of the black metallic covering of my pan, is it still safe to use? [duplicate]"

Safe is relative, I personally wouldn't use it anymore. You've scrubbed off the non-stick coating in one spot, and damaged a lot of the coating in the area around it. The damaged area is going to flake off and go into your food if you cook with it.

Is it safe to use pan with non-stick coating coming off?

Is It Safe to Use a Peeling Non-Stick Pan? No, it really isn't safe. Unfortunately, that coating can be toxic when it is not intact. If it is peeling or flaking, you run the risk of it getting into your food and being ingested.

Is the black coating in pan safe?

Generally speaking, Teflon is a safe and stable compound. However, at temperatures above 500\xb0F (260\xb0C), Teflon coatings on nonstick cookware start to break down, releasing toxic chemicals into the air ( 13 ). Inhaling these fumes may lead to polymer fume fever, also known as the Teflon flu.

What happens if you use a scratched pan?

When your pans are scratched, some of the nonstick coating can flake into your food (the pan also becomes stickier). This can release toxic compounds. What is even more dangerous is cooking in a nonstick pan over high heat (this releases a chemical called perfluorooctanoic acid).

Are scratched Tefal pans safe?

Our researchers work with the constant aim to extend the durability of our coatings so they remain non-stick, safe and scratch free even after years of intensive cooking.


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Safe is relative, I personally wouldn't use it anymore.

You've scrubbed off the non-stick coating in one spot, and damaged a lot of the coating in the area around it. The damaged area is going to flake off and go into your food if you cook with it. Some non stick coatings like perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) may be carcinogenic, although they've been mostly phased out. Polytetrafluorethylene (C2F4), aka Teflon shouldn't be a problem to ingest, but do you really want to?

Also, you've exposed the bare aluminum underneath the coating. There doesn't seem to be any scientific consensus on whether bare aluminum is bad for you or not (anodized or coated is fine but this isn't anymore), but bare aluminum reacts with acids and can lead to off flavors in the food, which is something to avoid.

You are better off getting a new pan.

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