Hard-wearing, impermeable finish fired at temperatures as high as 2192ºf * Unmatched thermal resistance from -65ºf to 500ºf safe for the freezer, microwave, oven, broiler and dishwasher * Less than 1% porosity, blocking moisture absorption which can lead to cracking, crazing and rippling along the interior * A perfectly color-matched palette of bold, consistent tones for easy mixing and matching with other le creuset products * Dense stoneware blocks moisture absorption to prevent cracking, crazing and rippling