F

Is Griffin PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Griffin averages F (55/100). 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

Griffin Survivor Endurance Case for iPhone 12 mini

Griffin

Survivor Endurance Case for iPhone 12 mini

Polycarbonate/TPE plastic case with impact-absorbing polymer

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; standard rigid phone cases rarely use PFAS, but Griffin discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Griffin Survivor Strong Case for iPhone 11 Pro

Griffin

Survivor Strong Case for iPhone 11 Pro

Polycarbonate/TPU shell (case material)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for a rigid phone case, but no brand transparency on coatings.

Risky category by default

Griffin Survivor All-Terrain Case for Samsung Galaxy S4

Griffin

Survivor All-Terrain Case for Samsung Galaxy S4

polycarbonate/TPE case

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, phone case materials rarely require PFAS, but Griffin makes no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Griffin Survivor + Catalyst for iPhone 5/5s/SE

Griffin

Survivor + Catalyst for iPhone 5/5s/SE

Polycarbonate shell, TPE/rubber bumper, no reported Teflon-type coating/Teflon-family coating coatings

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, typical rigid phone case materials, but Griffin does not disclose PFAS status.

Risky category by default

Griffin Survivor All-Terrain Carrying Case for Samsung Galaxy S6

Griffin

Survivor All-Terrain Carrying Case for Samsung Galaxy S6

Polycarbonate and TPE shell with neoprene-style interior

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; phone cases rarely require PFAS-dependent treatments, but Griffin provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Griffin Survivor Endurance Case For Iphone 12 Pro Max 6.7” Read

Griffin

Survivor Endurance Case For Iphone 12 Pro Max 6.7” Read

Polycarbonate/TPE elastomer protective case

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; typical rigid protective case materials rarely require fluorinated coatings.

Risky category by default

Griffin Survivor Strong Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max

Griffin

Survivor Strong Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max

Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polycarbonate, or silicone blend with unknown surface treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Griffin discloses coating materials; phone cases often use polymer blends with undisclosed water/stain treatments.

Risky category by default

Griffin Survivor Underwater Case for Apple iPhone Smartphone

Griffin

Survivor Underwater Case for Apple iPhone Smartphone

Elastomer/polymer case with waterproof treatment (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Griffin discloses waterproof coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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