So confused about Teflon

[DemiV]

I couldn’t get back to the thread I started about looking for a desktop Herb Vaporizer that could hold much more flower in its chamber than most Vapes. In the post a guy said the Teflon version of the Mini Vap would be what I wanted since flavor for me is paramount. He also said the Quartz version cooks your weed even when you’re not toking. The Mini Vap seems great and I never use high temps because of my preferences but even at low temps would you be getting trace amount of toxic vapor from the Teflon? I am already a very sickly so I can’t risk introduction something that was found to be so toxic when it was being used in kitchens.

 

[RustyOldNail]

I couldn’t get back to the thread I started about looking for a desktop Herb Vaporizer that could hold much more flower in its chamber than most Vapes. In the post a guy said the Teflon version of the Mini Vap would be what I wanted since flavor for me is paramount. He also said the Quartz version cooks your weed even when you’re not toking. The Mini Vap seems great and I never use high temps because of my preferences but even at low temps would you be getting trace amount of toxic vapor from the Teflon? I am already a very sickly so I can’t risk introduction something that was found to be so toxic when it was being used in kitchens.

You mean the thread you stated here:

Looking for a specific Desktop Herb Vape

I’m not the usual vaper. I don’t care about cloud production at all. I care about flavor first. I wasn’t sure how to search for what I’m looking for so here goes. I want a desktop herb vape that you can pack a lot of bud in. I have the Xmax V3 and I love it. Super terpy hits at a very low temp...

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[Grass Yes]

The concern about Teflon in cookware is a risk of polymer-fume fever. Now PFF has not been observed at cooking temperatures, but there is a risk of overheating in some applications. So, in my opinion, the risk is overblown. PFF onset is immediate so you would know if it happened to you.

I don't know if any information about Teflon in vaporizers, and I have never used a minivap. I would not be deterred myself by Teflon here, but if it bothers you: skip it. Lots of other good vapes out there. Or go with the quartz core. I don't think the Teflon is in a place where this a concern but I would defer to someone who has used the device.

There is an old PTFE thread that does mention the MV:

The use of PTFE

Google it. No time for that . I'd prefer some links . I would like to check which clinical studies do state such fact . https://secure.ewg.org/images/ewg_teflontempinfo_c02.pdf (...) 10. With Or Without Teflon Coating: What To Pick? When portable vaporizers came into being, their structure...

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[DemiV]

yeah I’d really like to hear from someone who actually uses it. But thanks for your input.

 

[GoldenBud]

it's not dangerous at 240C or 250C.. teflon's boiling point is around 325C, don't worry, it will never even reach 270C.. it's totally safe..

 

[Razhumikin]

You dont taste the teflon at all, as stated above the teflons boiling point is above the temp the minivap can reach. Minivap has excellent flavor.

 

[staircase slight of hand]

something that was found to be so toxic when it was being used in kitchens.

According to whom? You might want to fact-check your assumptions here (it’s still used in kitchens, btw).

 

[Sour Dream]

Not trying to be dismissive but if it was a problem you better believe plenty of people here would have already covered it, there are some super anal members who dont play around with material safety

 

[Vaporware]

There are super toxic chemicals used in making it, and the byproducts and particles of the things they create are everywhere in our environment and our bodies today.

How much that affects us is yet to be determined as far as I know, but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to be concerned.

I don’t think the Teflon in the Minivap is going to hurt you even as much as cookware because you’re not scratching it off in the Minivap, but personally I feel more comfortable inhaling through glass, SS, Ti, even wood.

 

[Ramahs]

I didn't even realize minivap was still a thing.