teflon and sunscreen

Ann Renfrow (arenfrow@resdata.com)
Mon, 13 Jan 1997 12:27:32 -0700

Dear Sanetters-
I know this is not exactly sustainable ag, but I'm hoping some readers =
will have knowledge to answer these questions or hopefully point me in =
the right direction.
I have 2 questions:
1) Is cooking in Teflon pans bad for you? I've heard if you let a =
teflon pan get very hot without putting anything into it, the teflon =
releases dangerous particles into the air. Is this outdated or untrue =
information?
2) If you use sunscreen with very high SPF, are you doing yourself more =
harm than good because of the chemicals?

Any information would be very much appreciated.
Thank you,
Anne Renfrow
arenfrow@resdata.com