Is Maxiglide PFAS-free?
Across 11 graded products, Maxiglide averages D (69/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 7 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Maxiglide C or better, safest first
Maxiglide
Downhill Quick Wax
Hydrocarbon wax blend (ski/snowboard base wax)
Lower PFAS concern for typical hydrocarbon ski wax, but verify product-specific ingredients with Maxiglide.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Maxiglide
Wax Toko Express Maxi
Hydrocarbon wax blend
Lower PFAS concern for ski wax, but brand transparency on formulation is minimal.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Maxiglide
North Glidewax Universal 180g
Wax (composition unspecified)
Skip until composition is disclosed, wax glidewax formulations vary widely, and Maxiglide offers no transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Maxiglide
Maplus Super Glide All Temperature Ski Wax
hydrocarbon wax blend
Lower concern. Traditional ski wax typically uses paraffin or natural waxes without PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Maxiglide
Maxx Waxx Ski Wax 110cc tub
Hydrocarbon wax base (paraffin or similar)
Ski wax unlikely to contain PFAS; no disclosure available.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Maxiglide
XC Quick Wax
Wax blend (unspecified formulation)
Skip until manufacturer clarifies formulation, wax products often undisclosed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Maxiglide
Toko Express Maxi 200ml
Unknown; likely liquid product base unclear
Insufficient product info to assess PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Maxiglide
Quick Wax For Waxless Cross-country Skis Single Application
Wax coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until composition is disclosed, wax performance additives often contain PFAS.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Maxiglide
GlideMAX Quick Rub-On Ski & Snowboard Wax
Hydrocarbon wax blend (composition unspecified)
Skip until ingredient transparency improves; ski wax formulations often lack disclosure on fluorinated additives.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Maxiglide
4oz xc ski wax50
hydrocarbon ski wax, coating/binder unspecified
Skip until PFAS status is disclosed, ski wax waterproofing often relies on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maxiglide
XC Ski Wax 4 oz. tub
Ski wax blend (likely hydrocarbon, paraffin, or synthetic base; coating/water-repellent coating treatment unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, ski waxes often use fluorinated water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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