Is Ghostek PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Ghostek averages F (40/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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iPhone 17 Nautical Slim Case
TPU/polycarbonate hybrid shell, likely with silicone bumpers
Lower PFAS concern; phone cases rarely require PFAS, but Ghostek does not disclose material sourcing.
⚠Risky category by default
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iPhone 16 Series Rugged Full Body MagSafe Cases — NAUTICAL slim
TPU/rubber hybrid rugged case, likely MagSafe metal components
Lower PFAS concern; rugged phone cases rarely require water-repellent coating treatments, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
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iPhone 17 Covert Case
Polycarbonate, TPU elastomer, likely no water-repellent coating treatment
Lower PFAS concern for rigid phone cases; no water-repellent coating applied to hard polymer.
⚠Risky category by default
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iPhone 16 Waterproof Case Military Grade 10FT Drop Protection — NAUTICAL
Polycarbonate/TPU shell with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until coating composition is disclosed, waterproof phone cases often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Galaxy S26 Waterproof Case Military Grade 10FT Drop Protection — NAUTICAL
TPU/polycarbonate hybrid with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until Ghostek discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Galaxy S25 Waterproof Case Military Grade 10FT Drop Protection — Nautical
Proprietary polymer blend with waterproof coating (unspecified)
Skip until Ghostek discloses waterproofing chemistry, 10ft drop claims often hide PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Galaxy S26 Waterproof MagSafe Case Military Grade — NAUTICAL slim
TPU/thermoplastic polyurethane with unspecified waterproof coating
Waterproof phone cases often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings; Ghostek does not disclose, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Nautical Slim S25 Waterproof Case Screen Protector and Camera Lens Cover Rugged Magnetic MagSafe Compatible
TPU/polycarbonate waterproof case with unspecified hydrophobic coatings
Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry; high uncertainty on coating source.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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