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
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Survivor Endurance Case for iPhone 12 mini
Polycarbonate/TPE plastic case with impact-absorbing polymer
Lower concern; standard rigid phone cases rarely use PFAS, but Griffin discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Survivor Strong Case for iPhone 11 Pro
Polycarbonate/TPU shell (case material)
Lower PFAS concern for a rigid phone case, but no brand transparency on coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Survivor All-Terrain Case for Samsung Galaxy S4
polycarbonate/TPE case
Lower PFAS concern, phone case materials rarely require PFAS, but Griffin makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Survivor + Catalyst for iPhone 5/5s/SE
Polycarbonate shell, TPE/rubber bumper, no reported Teflon-type coating/Teflon-family coating coatings
Lower PFAS concern, typical rigid phone case materials, but Griffin does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
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Survivor All-Terrain Carrying Case for Samsung Galaxy S6
Polycarbonate and TPE shell with neoprene-style interior
Lower PFAS concern; phone cases rarely require PFAS-dependent treatments, but Griffin provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Survivor Endurance Case For Iphone 12 Pro Max 6.7” Read
Polycarbonate/TPE elastomer protective case
Lower PFAS concern; typical rigid protective case materials rarely require fluorinated coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Survivor Strong Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max
Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polycarbonate, or silicone blend with unknown surface treatment
Skip until Griffin discloses coating materials; phone cases often use polymer blends with undisclosed water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Survivor Underwater Case for Apple iPhone Smartphone
Elastomer/polymer case with waterproof treatment (unspecified)
Skip until Griffin discloses waterproof coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →