SCRATCH FREE. WORRY FREE. FOREVER.*

130X LONGER LASTING THAN THE COMPETITION*

SCRATCHDEFENSE™

AFTER 350,000 SCRAPES

VS

LEADING COMPETITOR

AFTER 5 SCRAPES

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Circulon Cookware Features
Circulon
A1 Series
Ordinary
Nonstick
Ceramic
Nonstick
Cast
Iron
Stainless
Steel
Revolutionary ToughnessIs the pan crafted with aerospace-grade materials for a thicker, harder surface
Dishwasher-SafeCan I save time and energy by easily and safely cleaning in the dishwasher?
Longer LastingCan the cookware withstand 350,000+ metal utensil scrapes without damage.
Durable Nonstick ExteriorDoes the pan have a stain-resistant exterior that doesn't chip and discolor?
Metal Utensil SafeCan I use my metal utensils without the surface scratching and flaking?
Stainless Steel BaseIs the pan built with an edge-to-edge, induction-suitable base for superior heat distribution?
Induction SuitableIs the cookware built to perform on all cooktops, including my induction?
Cleans up EasilyIs the pan crafted with durable nonstick inside & out for easy all round cleanup?
Non-Durable Ceramic NonstickIs the pan designed with an EXTREMELY delicate ceramic nonstick surface made with silicone that becomes easily worn out and scratched in less than 6 months?
Unbearably HeavyIs the pan unpleasantly heavy to use for everyday cooking

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*Based on Independent Laboratory Tests simulating rigorous cooking conditions instead of typical cookware use. The test mimics extreme torture by scraping pans with a weighted 2.5kg/5.5 lbs metal spatula, 8x heavier than the Japanese Industry Standard test. ScratchDefense withstood 350,000 scrapes, equivalent to 5 scrapes per day for 200 years. Results may vary depending on usage.

Circulon cookware, bakeware, and kitchenware products are engineered for performance, versatility, convenience, and safety. Our nonstick coating is manufactured to comply with FDA and EU regulations for food contact safety standards.

This product contains (Este producto contiene) Fluoropolymer, PTFE, FEP, PFA (PFAS). For more information on PFAS or chemicals in this product, visit (Para obtener mas informacion sobre PFAS o productos quimicos en este producto, visite) https://circulon.com/pages/product-disclosures.