> > I thought that teflon and other related polymers were tremendously stable. > > Some are and some are not, it depends upon the chemical composition. But... When heated to the point of burning and sometimes melting they will decompose and toxic fumes are produced including phosgene (sp). This is true of all ..lons. This is why firefighters wear masks when they go into a fire, smoke indeed but the tonics are even more deadly. You can eat them, smell them, live with them and enjoy them but you cannot burn any of them without putting your and others health at risk. Newton (without a ..lon at the end)
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