Silicone bakeware as source of human exposure to cyclic siloxanes
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Silicone bakeware as source of human exposure to cyclic siloxanes
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Re: Silicone bakeware as source of human exposure to cyclic siloxanes
#2Most parchment paper (baking paper) is silicone-coated as well, no?
Re: Silicone bakeware as source of human exposure to cyclic siloxanes
#3> Repeated baking shows a steady decline in migration and emissions, suggesting depletion of siloxanes in the products over time.
I wonder what the fall-off curve looks like for siloxane transfer out of the bakeware. If e.g. 70% of it comes out in the first 15 baking cycles, there could be a reasonable path to massively reducing exposure from this source. Just cook a few sacrificial recipes on new bakeware and throw them out uneaten.
Re: Silicone bakeware as source of human exposure to cyclic siloxanes
#4Most parchment paper (baking paper) is silicone-coated as well, no?
PFAS coated. Many products including floss, contact lenses, tampons, weatherproof gear also.
Re: Silicone bakeware as source of human exposure to cyclic siloxanes
#5Just season some carbon steel baking pans. The seasoning is non-stick like coating. And works well enough for most things in my experience.
Re: Silicone bakeware as source of human exposure to cyclic siloxanes
#6> Repeated baking shows a steady decline in migration and emissions, suggesting depletion of siloxanes in the products over time. I wonder what the fall-off curve looks like for siloxane transfer out of the bakeware. If e.g. 70% of it comes out in the first 15 baking cycles, there could be a reasonable path to massively reducing exposure from this source. Just cook a few sacrificial recipes on new bakeware and throw…
This wouldn't even need to be done.
Initial wear cycles could be simulated prior to shipment.
Re: Silicone bakeware as source of human exposure to cyclic siloxanes
#7Most parchment paper (baking paper) is silicone-coated as well, no?
PFAS coated. Many products including floss, contact lenses, tampons, weatherproof gear also.
"In February 2024, the FDA announced that substances containing PFAS used as grease-proofing agents on paper and paperboard for food contact use are no longer being sold by manufacturers into the U.S. market." [0]
[0] https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/authorize...
Re: Silicone bakeware as source of human exposure to cyclic siloxanes
#8Silicones are common food additives, including use as an anti-foaming agent in frying oil. If you are trying to avoid them, you may rethink having those fries next time you are at the drive through.
They are also used almost everywhere around us... shampoos, lotions, cleaning agents, cosmetics, medical implants, electronics, lubricants, etc. It seems a few ppm improves every kind of product.
Re: Silicone bakeware as source of human exposure to cyclic siloxanes
#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
PFAS coated. Many products including floss, contact lenses, tampons, weatherproof gear also.
"In February 2024, the FDA announced that substances containing PFAS used as grease-proofing agents on paper and paperboard for food contact use are no longer being sold by manufacturers into the U.S. market." [0] [0] https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/authorize...
They could be sitting on ten years of supply.
Re: Silicone bakeware as source of human exposure to cyclic siloxanes
#10Most parchment paper (baking paper) is silicone-coated as well, no?
If you use an air fryer oven, not a regular air fryer, you no longer need parchment paper except if heating very small items. You can use aluminum foil just fine if really needed.