Over the last two decades, poison centers in the U.S. have received more than 3,600 reports of suspected cases of “polymer fume fever,” a flu-like illness linked to a chemical coating found on some ...

How do you apply a teflon coating to a metal similar to teflon coated cookware? It seems like if teflon is so non-sticky it should be impossible... <BR><BR>I want to lubricate some parts for ...

Using a new chemistry technique called nanoscale fletching, scientist have created a high-performance nonstick coating that repels water and oil and, importantly, provides a safer and more ...

Teflon flu: what is it and how do you prevent getting sick from nonstick pans?

Nonstick pans are essential kitchen tools. Beyond making cleanup effortless, they're the simplest way to cook scrambled eggs, pancakes and other sticky foods. Teflon and similar chemically coated ...

A nonstick pan can feel harmless because it is so familiar. It makes eggs easier, isn’t as hard to clean and makes weeknight ...