Cookware companies have been using a chemical called c-8, which to create a nonstick coating to pans. however, the environmental protection agency (epa) recently claimed that the use of c-8 in the manufacturing of nonstick cookware should be discontinued because studies show it causes cancer. who might benefit financially the most from the epa's claim? restaurants that use c-8-coated cookware cookware manufacturers who make pans out of steel only stores that sell c-8 nonstick cookware individuals who use steel cookware at home