Question 1

is this brand safe and non toxic?

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Original poster, it appears that you're alluding to the recent research on nickel and chromium leaching out of stainless steel pots/pans, which poses problems for: (1) folks prone to contact dermatitis and related skin issues and (2) folks with personal or family histories of prostate cancer. With that in mind, please know that according to both Cuisinart and a few blogs on this issue, Cuisinart's MCP line is apparently now constructed without the stainless steel additive that promotes nickel and chromium leaching. Consumers interested in this issue should of course do their own research in order to be up to date, but this is what I've learned as of 07/31/20 and I’m happy to share it.

As an aside to fellow Amazon customers inclined to get snarky in response to cookware toxicity questions, as so many customers did here: If you're not prone to contact dermatitis or if you've never watched a relative struggle with prostate cancer or survived it yourself, then the recently published medical studies linking leached nickel and chromium to these conditions can seem risible. But for people who don't consider avoiding itchy, weeping skin sores or life-threatening cancers chuckle-worthy, the original poster's question is reasonable, much-appreciated, and as relevant today as it was when s/he first posted it back in 2015. Thanks, OP.

Question 2

Is the base of the 8 inch open skillet heavy enough to keep the pan from tipping over when it is empty?

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Yes, this is a very sturdy pan!

Question 3

Is this pan absolutely flat on the bottom? Or does it have a slight "dome" on the inside and corresponding concavity on the outside bottom?.

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The fry pan has a dome of 1.5-2CM in the pan and a concavity of about 1-1.5CM on the bottom of the pan.  Very gradual curve on each surface increasing at the outer rim.  When hot the pan does not seem to have a pooling problem.

Question 4

Is it suitable for induction cooktops??

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I haven't tried it, but if metal is allowed in an induction oven......then I don't see why not.  Pan is as solid as my all-clad

ASIN	B009P484KU
Additional Features	Electric Stovetop Compatible, Gas Stovetop Compatible, Induction Stovetop Compatible
Best Sellers Rank	#19,462 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #136 in Skillets
Brand Name	Cuisinart
Capacity	8 inches
Coating Description	Stainless Steel
Color	Open Skillet
Compatible Devices	Gas
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (741)
Global Trade Identification Number	00086279051264, 10086279255553
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Included Components	Skillet
Item Type Name	Skillet
Item Weight	1.09 kg
Manufacturer	Cuisinart
Manufacturer Part Number	MCP22-20N
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Limited lifetime warranty
Material Type	Stainless Steel
Maximum Temperature	550 °F
Metal Type	Stainless Steel
Model Name	MultiClad Pro 8" Open Skillet, MCPS22-20N
Model Number	MCPS22-20N
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Product Care Instructions	Dishwasher Safe
Recommended Uses For Product	Sautéing, frying, searing, browning
Shape	Round
Specific Uses For Product	Sautéing, frying, searing, browning
UPC	086279255556 086279051264
Unit Count	1 Count

MultiClad Pro 8" Open Skillet, 8-Inch, Stainless Steel

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