Outdoor Edge Chemical Disclosure
In accordance with California Assembly Bill 1200 (Health & Safety Code §§ 109000–109012), this page discloses the chemicals present in our cookware products that also appear on the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) designated list, along with the authoritative lists on which they appear.
For each chemical, we identify the component it is used in, its Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number, the authoritative list(s) it appears on, and a link to the DTSC record. These chemicals are common to a family of products rather than a single item, so each section below identifies the material and the retail SKUs it applies to.
To confirm that these components are safe for food contact, Outdoor Edge also had the products independently tested by SGS for extractable (migrating) heavy metals. Those results are summarized in the Independent Testing section below.
ErgoMax Knife Blades — Black-Titanium-Coated Stainless Steel
Knife blades: chef, santoku, cleaver, butcher, brisket slicer, serrated utility · SGS Ref. NBPC2607002859 · Report NGBHL26005778701
| Component | Chemical name | CAS RN | Authoritative list(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blade | Chromium, Total | 7440-47-3 | CA MCLs; DTSC Candidate Chemicals List | DTSC record |
| Blade | Nickel and Nickel Compounds | 7440-02-0 | Prop 65; IARC Carcinogens – 1; NTP 13th RoC – known; OEHHA RELs; CA TACs | DTSC record |
| Blade | Manganese | 7439-96-5 | OEHHA RELs; CA TACs; ATSDR Neurotoxicants; IRIS Neurotoxicants | DTSC list |
| Blade | Molybdenum and Compounds | 7439-98-7 | DTSC Candidate Chemicals List | DTSC list |
| Blade | Iron | 7439-89-6 | DTSC Candidate Chemicals List | DTSC list |
| Blade | Vanadium and Compounds (pending mill-cert confirmation) | 7440-62-2 | DTSC Candidate Chemicals List | DTSC list |
Applies to: EM-KPS (ErgoMax™ Chef's Essentials), EM-KPS-CL (ErgoMax™ Chef's Essentials Pro), EM-MCS (ErgoMax™ Meat Carver Set), EM-MCS-KPS (ErgoMax™ 8-Piece Master Set)
ErgoMax Honing Rod — High Carbon Steel
Honing rod included with select ErgoMax sets · Lot EM-MCS · SGS Ref. NBPC2607002859 · Report NGBHL26005778901
| Component | Chemical name | CAS RN | Authoritative list(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod | Iron | 7439-89-6 | DTSC Candidate Chemicals List | DTSC list |
| Rod | Manganese | 7439-96-5 | OEHHA RELs; CA TACs; ATSDR Neurotoxicants; IRIS Neurotoxicants | DTSC list |
| Rod | Chromium, Total (if present per steel grade) | 7440-47-3 | CA MCLs; DTSC Candidate Chemicals List | DTSC record |
| Rod | Vanadium and Compounds (if present per steel grade) | 7440-62-2 | DTSC Candidate Chemicals List | DTSC list |
Applies to: EM-MCS (ErgoMax™ Meat Carver Set), EM-MCS-KPS (ErgoMax™ 8-Piece Master Set)
Independent Testing — SGS Heavy-Metal Migration Results
Both materials were tested by SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services (Ningbo) Co., Ltd. for extractable heavy metals migrating into food, referencing EN 13130-1:2004 (ICP-MS) under the EU / EDQM Technical Guide on metals and alloys in food-contact materials. Testing used a 0.5% citric acid simulant at 40 °C for 1 hour. Odour and taste were also evaluated (DIN 10955:2024).
| Material tested | Extractable heavy metals (22 elements) | Odour / taste | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knife blade steel | All Not Detected — every element (Cr, Ni, Mn, Fe, Cu, As, Cd, Pb, Hg, and 13 others) below the reporting limit. | 0.0 / 0.0 (limit 2.5) | Pass |
| Honing rod steel | All Not Detected except Iron, detected at 3.33 mg/kg (1st+2nd) and 2.84 mg/kg (3rd) — far below the limits of 280 and 40 mg/kg. | 0.0 / 0.0 (limit 2.5) | Pass |
"Not Detected" means the element was below the laboratory reporting limit. Full SGS test reports (NGBHL26005778701 and NGBHL26005778901, dated July 14, 2026) are available on request.
Authoritative Lists & References
The DTSC designated list is compiled from a set of authoritative scientific and regulatory lists. Links to the primary references cited above:
- DTSC Candidate Chemicals (Designated) List
- CalSAFER Candidate Chemical Database
- California Proposition 65 List (OEHHA)
- IARC Monographs — Classifications
- NTP Report on Carcinogens
- Full text of California AB 1200
This disclosure is provided pursuant to California Health & Safety Code §§ 109000–109012. Chemical listings reflect intentionally-added alloy constituents of the products' metal components. For questions, contact Outdoor Edge customer service.
