Abstract: Zinc-containing, lead- and cadmium-free glass frits with a softening point of less than 510.degree. C. are disclosed. Obligatory components of the glass-frit composition are 31-50 mole % ZnO, 10-44 mole % SiO.sub.2, 11-35 mole % B.sub.2 O.sub.3 and 11-25 mole % Na.sub.2 O. The glass frits can be used as base frit for the production of decorative coating masses which can be stoved below 630.degree. C., preferably masses for the decorating of glass.

Abstract: A browning utensil for microwave ovens which includes a base member of glass, ceramic or glass-ceramic with a metal containing coating applied to a surface of the base member. Applied over the metal containing coating is a layer of metal-free glazing formed of a glass frit. The metal containing coating also includes a glazing material which preferably is composed of the same ingredients as the metal-free glazing. The glazing material also preferably has essentially the same coefficient of thermal expansion between 20.degree. and 300.degree. C. as the material forming the base member.