Quantanium has been claimed to be a form of PTFE and, therefore, has the same toxic properties as Teflon. ... So in a nutshell, yes, Teflon or PTFE is safe as long as you are diligent about not heating an empty pan or cooking on too high a temperature.

Is Whitford coating safe?

There's 1000's of products on the market that contain non-stick coatings such as Whitford's XYLAN plus and have no issues and are safe for the home.

Does QuanTanium contain Teflon?

To answer your specific question, yes, QuanTanium does contain PTFE. ... While it is true that the fumes from decomposing PTFE (e.g. "Teflon") can be fatal to birds, the fumes from overheated foods can have the same effect.