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What is Quilon?  That's what I've been trying to find out... I first read about Quilon on the carton of "If You Care" brand parchment paper -- it said it was Quilon and chrome free, and used no heavy metals.  Heavy metals?  In parchment paper?  That made me think... Searches on the internet yielded surprisingly little information. 

From Dupont's world-wide site, I found out that quilon, referred to as "chrome complexes," is considered a surface protector used for "release and surface treatment applications."  I found out that quilon is a teflon-like product made largely with chrome.  It's used to line paper to make it greaseproof and water proof --  and also used as a fiber coating to make wrinkle-resistant fabrics, which some (Dupont) say is safe, although it is made with chrome (a heavy metal), which can become toxic when incinerated and leave trace minerals.  It's made with trivalent chromium, which made me slightly suspicious when I remembered the hexavalent chromium water contamination scandal involving PG&E years ago...

I started thinking about what products contain Quilon... and am now doing some research to figure out.  I've emailed Whole Foods, and asked at my local store, to ask which of their food products contain Quilon (deli paper? butter paper? cereal box liners? milk cartons? canned food?), but so far after a week have had no response.  I'll write more if and when I learn more.

I find it interesting that Dupont, with this product, has opted not to market it broadly as a brand name.  After the whole Teflon controversy, they're probably a little afraid people might start asking questions.  I'm convinced that Quilon is probably toxic when incinerated or dumped in landfills, but need more information about it's safety to us when food has been stored in it...