Materials List
KitchenSupply Product Material List
Key Code |
Material |
CAS Number |
Reason For Use |
Name of Authoritative List(s) |
Authoritative List Key Code |
1 |
Iron (steel and stainless steel) |
7439-89-6 |
Iron is the primary ingredient in steel and stainless steel. It is used for its strength and durability. Iron rusts quickly when exposed to water and huimid air. |
CWA 303(d) |
19 |
2 |
Chromium (stainless steel) |
7440-47-3 |
Chromium is mixed with iron and other metals to make stainless steel, which prevents iron from rusting. Chromium may be used as plating material to protect iron from rusting. |
CA MCLs |
16 |
3 |
Nickel, metallic and alloys (stainless steel) |
7440-02-0 |
Nickel is mixed with iron and other metals to make stainless steel, which prevents iron from rusting. |
CA MCLs; CA TACs; CWA 303(c); IARC Carcinogens – 2B; NTP 13th RoC – reasonable; OEHHA RELs; Prop 65 |
16, 17, 18, 8, 14, 20, 1 |
4 |
Manganese (stainless steel) |
7439-96-5 |
Manganese is mixed with iron and other metals to make stainless steel, which prevents iron from rusting. |
ATSDR Neurotoxicants; CA NLs; CA TACs; CDC 4th National Exposure Report; CWA 303(d); IRIS Neurotoxicants; OEHHA RELs |
9, 15, 17, 23, 19, 5, 20 |
5 |
Phosphorus (stainless steel) |
7723-14-0 |
Phosphorus is mixed with iron and other metals to make stainless steel, which prevents iron from rusting. |
CA TACs; CWA 303(d) |
17, 19 |
6 |
Molybdenum (stainless steel) |
7439-98-7 |
Molybdenum is mixed with iron and other metals to make stainless steel, which prevents iron from rusting. |
CDC 4th National Exposure Report; CECBP – Priority Chemicals; CWA 303(d) |
23, 21, 19 |
7 |
Aluminum |
7429-90-5 |
Aluminum is the earths second most abundant natural element. It has even heating properties, is energy efficient and does not rust making it ideal for use in the kitchen for preparing and cooking foods. |
ATSDR Neurotoxicants; CA MCLs; CWA 303(d) |
9, 16, 19 |
8 |
Copper |
7440-50-8 |
Copper is a metal that does not rust, so it is often used to plate iron and steel. |
CDC 4th NationalExposure Report; CWA303(c); CWA 303(d);OEHHA RELs |
23, 18, 19, 20 |
9 |
Zinc |
7440-66-6 |
Zinc is a metal that is used to make brass (an alloy of copper and zinc). |
CDC 4th NationalExposure Report; CWA303(c); CWA 303(d) |
23, 18, 19 |
10 |
PFAS |
PFAS is a family name for a large group of compounds that provide, water, oil, stain, and corrosion resistance to materials. PFAS compounds are durable, slippery and withstand high temperatures well, and are used to make certain popular non-stick coatings for cooking and baking pans. |
CECBP - PriorityChemicals |
21 |
|
11 |
Fluorinated Ethylene and Propylene (FEP) |
25067-11-2 |
A compound in the PFAS family |
CECBP - PriorityChemicals |
21 |
12 |
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) |
9002-84-0 |
A compound in the PFAS family |
CECBP - PriorityChemicals |
21 |
13 |
Perfluoroalkoxy alkane Polymer (PFA) |
26655-00-5 |
A compound in the PFAS family |
CECBP - PriorityChemicals |
21 |
14 |
Ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE) |
25038-71-5 |
A compound in the PFAS family |
CECBP - PriorityChemicals |
21 |
15 |
Phenol |
108-95-2 |
Black plastic phenolic handles have been used for many years on cookware because they are sturdy, strong, and withstand hot cooking temperatures. The raw material resin contains phenol, the vapors of which are not present in the finished handle unless misused. |
CA TACs; CWA 303(c);CWA 303(d); OEHHA RELs |
17, 18, 19, 20 |
16 |
Formaldehyde |
50-00-0 |
Black plastic phenolic handles have been used for many years on cookware because they are sturdy, strong, and withstand hot cooking temperatures. The raw material resin contains formaldehyde, the vapors of which are not present in the finished handle unless misused. |
CA NLs; CA TACs; CDC 4th National Exposure Report; EC Annex VI CMRs – Cat. 1B; IARC Carcinogens – 1; IRIS Carcinogens – B1; NTP 13th RoC – known; OEHHA RELs; Prop 65 |
15, 17, 23, 2, 8, 6, 14, 20, 1 |
17 |
Styrene |
100-42-5 |
Styrene is used to manufacture many common plastic items in the kitchen such as counter tops, cutting boards, food packaging, drinking cups, plates, dishes and food storage containers. |
ATSDR Neurotoxicants; CA MCLs; CA TACs; CDC 4th National Exposure Report; CWA 303(d); IARC Carcinogens – 2A; IRIS Neurotoxicants; NTP 13th RoC – reasonable; OEHHA RELs; Prop 65 |
9, 16, 17, 23, 19, 8,6, 14, 20, 1 |