Is Apple PFAS-free?
Across 14 graded products, Apple averages F (35/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Apple C or better, safest first
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Beats Rugged MagSafe Camera Control Case for iPhone 17
polycarbonate or silicone elastomer case
Smartphone cases typically lower PFAS concern; Apple discloses little about materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Beats Rugged MagSafe Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max
Silicone/elastomer case with MagSafe magnets
Lower concern; silicone cases are not typical PFAS vectors, but Apple makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Watch Ultra 3 49mm Titanium
Titanium case, ceramic back, sapphire crystal, fluoroelastomer band
Lower concern on case/band materials; waterproofing treatment unknown, Apple discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminum Case Sport Band
Aluminum case, fluoroelastomer sport band, ion-X glass
Lower PFAS concern for the case/glass; sport band elastomer warrants caution due to typical Teflon-family coating use in water-resistant wearables.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm Aluminum Case Sport Band
Aluminum case, fluoroelastomer sport band, sapphire/ion-X glass, stainless steel back
Lower PFAS concern likely, but Apple's silence on water-resistance treatments leaves room for doubt.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone 15
Rubber/silicone polymer with waterproof coating
Unknown waterproof coating composition; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Beats Rugged MagSafe Case for iPhone 17 Pro
Elastomer/thermoplastic blend with water-resistant coating
Skip until Apple discloses coating materials and water-resistance chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone
Rubber/TPU waterproof case with unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, waterproof phone cases often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Onn. Waterproof Phone Pouch
PVC/TPE plastic pouch with waterproof coating (unspecified)
Skip, waterproof pouch coating unspecified; likely PFAS-based water-repellent coating but no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Magsafe Case for iPhone 14 Pro
TPU or elastomeric polymer with waterproof coating (unspecified)
Skip until the brand discloses waterproof coating chemistry, PFAS risk is real but unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Case Mate Waterproof Floating Pouch
Synthetic waterproof fabric/coating (unspecified)
Skip, waterproof pouch with undisclosed coating chemistry; PFAS risk unaddressed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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TRE Series Waterproof Phone Case for Apple iPhone 13 Series
Polycarbonate/thermoplastic blend with proprietary waterproof coating (unspecified)
Skip until Apple discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max
Synthetic rubber/plastic blend with waterproof coating (unspecified chemistry)
Skip until Body Glove discloses waterproofing chemistry, waterproof phone cases often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outdoor Products SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case
Polymer blend with unspecified water-resistant coating/membrane
Skip until coating transparency improves, waterproof phone cases often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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