YRYM HT grill mat is completely non-toxic

Question : Is this YRYM HT grill mat completely non-toxic?
Answer: The PTFE (Teflon) this product is made from is inert if ingested and will pass out of the body. However, when heated to high temps, it gives off a gas which is extremely toxic. Polytetrafluoroethylene is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that has numerous applications. The best known brand name of PTFE-based formulas is Teflon by Chemours.  I am confused. I just bought one. You say it can only take 500 degrees. But most grills say you should preheat a grill to 550 before starting to cook. So how can I even begin to use this product? I use tinfoil without any problems .

The product description says its PFOA- and PTFE-free.and when I looked that up on the web it said that is considered non toxic .I'm not a chemist however, the mat is completely undamaged after several uses. I feel if it were exposed to higher heat than recommended, it might deteriorate.  I have not seen any issues with the grill mat. I did some research and the material is the same Teflon type material in no stick pans. They work great. Get a little messy as the grease does not roll off the mats but you just push to the side of the mat when you turn the food. I use them every time I grill now.  to the best of my knowledge .


So much so, that an overheated pan in the kitchen has been known to kill pet birds within minutes. It can also cause a respiratory syndrome in humans called "Teflon flu".
Since this product is designed to be used over open fire, grill tools where the temps are very difficult to control or measure, I would not consider it a safe product in any way.
"PFCs have been found in nearly all Americans tested by federal public health officials. Chemicals from this family are associated with smaller birth weight and size in newborn babies, elevated cholesterol, abnormal thyroid hormone levels, liver inflammation and weakened immune defense against disease.
Environmental hazards: Manufacturing PFCs and the consumer products that contain them poses great risks to the environment and wildlife.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says PFCs present "persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity properties to an extraordinary degree."
If you want to cook on a smooth surface, why would you grill in the first place?
Or if you do, why not use a metal pan or griddle of some sort?
Grilling on a piece of plastic makes no sense to me.

Question: Is it manufactured in the usa or where is it mafe
Answer: Most of grill mats are manufactured in China. I purchased two copper grill mats recently, these are made in China too but they are better than all black mats, I recommend you have a try, it is really wonderful! I love BBQ! Grillaholics Grill Mat is manufactured in China.