No, Scanpan cannot be considered chemical free. As the company notes in its extensive FAQ, Scanpan cookware items do make use of a non-toxic chemical called PTFE. This is a component of Scanpan's patented non-stick coating technology called Stratanium. This is FDA-approved and perfectly safe for normal home cooking. The PTFE in this stuff only degrades under exceptionally high cooking temperatures. Use a Scanpan for regular, day to day cooking and it won't break down into your food.