Non-stick Frying Pan

Material Composition Assumptions

The assessment covers a standard 10-inch nonstick frying pan with aluminum substrate and synthetic coating system. The aluminum base comprises approximately 550 grams representing 92 percent of total product weight. The polytetrafluoroethylene coating layer adds roughly 15 grams at 2.5 percent of mass. Steel reinforcement elements including handle attachments contribute 25 grams or 4 percent. Residual precursor chemicals from the coating process including PFAS compounds make up less than one percent by weight. Packaging materials including cardboard boxes and protective plastic wrapping account for the remaining mass fraction.

Manufacturing Geography

China dominates global nonstick cookware production with approximately 79 percent market share concentrated in industrial zones throughout Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces. The regional electrical grid operates at 555 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt hour reflecting heavy reliance on coal-fired power generation. Manufacturing facilities select these locations for established aluminum processing infrastructure, specialized coating equipment availability, and proximity to chemical precursor suppliers. The concentration of PTFE synthesis capabilities in Southeast Asian industrial corridors further reinforces this geographic clustering pattern.

Regional Variation

Manufacturing Region	Grid Intensity	Estimated CCI Score	Adjustment vs Default
China	555 gCO2/kWh	42	Baseline
Vietnam	455 gCO2/kWh	39	-7%
United States	385 gCO2/kWh	35	-17%
European Union	295 gCO2/kWh	31	-26%
Canada	120 gCO2/kWh	24	-43%

Provenance Override Guidance

1. Primary material sourcing documentation including aluminum ingot origin, recycled content percentages, and upstream smelting facility energy sources.

2. Coating chemistry specifications detailing PTFE formulation, precursor chemical types, alternative ceramic coating systems, and manufacturing process temperatures.

3. Transportation logistics records covering shipping methods, container utilization rates, port-to-port distances, and final distribution network routing.

4. Manufacturing facility energy audit data including electricity consumption per unit, renewable energy procurement contracts, and process heating fuel sources.

5. Product durability testing results demonstrating expected service life, coating adhesion performance, and replacement cycle frequency under normal usage conditions.

Methodology Notes

• The CCI score represents cradle-to-gate emissions for a single nonstick frying pan including material extraction, manufacturing, and delivery to retail distribution centers.

• Scope 3 emissions dominate at 80 percent due to energy-intensive PTFE synthesis, international shipping distances, and shortened replacement cycles compared to alternative cookware materials.

• The functional unit covers one standard 10-inch diameter frying pan with typical aluminum construction and synthetic nonstick coating system.

• Excluded elements include consumer use phase energy consumption, end-of-life disposal emissions, and potential microplastic release impacts during cooking.

• Data gaps exist around specific precursor chemical synthesis pathways, coating thickness variations across manufacturers, and regional differences in aluminum processing techniques.