Les, just yesterday for non-piano purposes, I boiled up some teflon in 95% ethanol and shot it onto a GC/MS. Nothing. You're more likely to get carcinogenic plasticizers from that bottled water than room temperature teflon. However, I think there is an issue (non-cancer?) with powdered teflon, which can't be good for lungs. Extreme care in application, or even a dust mask should be the norm. JD ---- Leslie Bartlett <l-bartlett at sbcglobal.net> wrote: > I was reading in AARP today, an article about cancer/prevention and came > across this."....household toxins should be minimized. Substances that > can impair your body's cancer-fighting system include certain > preservatives in cosmetics (called parpbens and Phthalates): > TEFLON(emphasis mine) released from scratched pans.........." > > This a doctor who has also had cancer...... > > Is there research which would suggest all teflon is a carcinogen? Some > have said it is temperature sensitive. Now, I am a bit concerned. > Perhaps I have missed some discussion. > les bartlett >
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