When discussing toxic coatings dangerous to birds, you really need to discuss them as non-stick coatings or non-stick surfaces, because teflon is a product trade name that has been licensed for use under different trade names. So as to know the proper dangers in the non-stick market, learning the relevant chemicals and their associated acronyms (i.e., Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) & Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)). The products that have been licensed under the multitude of names containing PTFEs and/or PFOAs number in the hundreds, including Autograph, Clad, CuFlon, Ballarini, Duracote, Excalibur, Farberware, Fluron, Greblon, Hostaplon, Maxalon 2000, Perma-Cote, Princess, Resista, Revere Ware, Risoli, Sliver Slick, Silverstone, Swiss Diamond, Tefal, T-Fal, Wear-Ever and Xylon, among others.
While those are a few of the various trade names wearing the deadly coatings, here are some of the appliances with non-stick coatings and/or working parts: automatic coffee makers, bread makers, broiler pans, cake pans, coffee warmers, cookie sheets, countertop grills, cupcake pans, curling irons, deep fryers, drip pans under stove eyes, electric skillets, fans, flat irons, grates above gas stove burners, grates on gas space heaters, heaters, hot plates, infrared light bulbs, ironing board covers, liners for ovens, pie pans, pizza pans, popcorn poppers, regular light bulbs, roasting pans, sandwich makers, slow cookers, toasters, tortilla presses, various cooking utensils, waffle irons, woks.
And though it was originally thought that the dangers were limited to overheated items, above 500 degrees Fahrenheit, recent studies are finding offgassing combinations beginning in the 350 degree Fahrenheit range & upwards.
