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PTFE rods is detectable at 200 °C (392 °F), and
it evolves several fluorocarbon gases and a sublimate. Animal studies
indicate that it is unlikely that these products would be generated in
amounts significant to health at temperatures below 250 °C (482 °F),
although birds are proven to be much more sensitive to these decomposition
products. While PTFE rods is stable and nontoxic, it begins to deteriorate after
the temperature of cookware reaches about 260 °C (500 °F), and decomposes
above 350 °C (662 °F). These degradation by-products can be lethal to birds,
and can cause flu-like symptoms in humans. Meat is usually fried between 200
and 230 °C (392 and 446 °F), and most oils will start to smoke before a
temperature of 260 °C is reached, but there are at least two cooking oils
(refined safflower oil and avocado oil) that have a higher smoke point than
260 °C. Empty cookware can also exceed this temperature upon heating.
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