Quote Originally Posted by FenixFire View Post
Teflon is NOT EDIBLE... That is why it is advised to discard teflon coated pans if they become scratched or start to peal.
I knew that about non-stick pans but whe I assimilated the information "non-stick cookware coating = death" I wasn't aware that it was a Teflon coating.

And that's why I share every unconfirmed theory I have: so people have the opportunity to say "here's why what you just said is stupid."

Anyway. Thanks all for the advice and information. Just to sum up what I think I've learned here:

Teflon is as safe on Aluminum as it is on anything else; just don't let it near fire or hotter. WET Teflon spray is bad for plastics because acetone. DRIED Teflon spray shouldn't be a problem because the acetone doesn't "dry" so much as "evaporate." DON'T EAT TEFLON! WASH YOUR DAMN HANDS AFTER HANDLING TEFLON-COATED PARTS!