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<dt ><b>Silicone</b></dt>

<dd ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone" title="Silicone" >Silicone</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakeware" title="Bakeware" class="mw-redirect" >bakeware</a>&nbsp;is light, flexible, and able to withstand sustained temperatures of 675 °F (360 °C).<sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookware#cite_note-17" >[18]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookware#cite_note-18" >[19]</a></sup>&nbsp;It melts around 930°F (500°C), depending upon the fillers used. Its flexibility is advantageous in removing baked goods from the pan. This rubbery material is not to be confused with the&nbsp;<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_resin" title="Silicone resin" >silicone resin</a> used to make hard, shatterproof children's dishware, which is not suitable for baking.</dd>

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