C

Is Maxima PFAS-free?

Across 13 graded products, Maxima averages C (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 10 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Maxima C or better, safest first

Maxima Ultragreen One Shot

Maxima

Ultragreen One Shot

Lubricant/chain oil (mineral or synthetic base)

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a chain lubricant; minimal Teflon-family coating/waterproofing risk profile.

Risky category by default

Maxima Tuna Blue Monofilament Line MBTB-40

Maxima

Tuna Blue Monofilament Line MBTB-40

Monofilament nylon fishing line

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern than coated products, but Maxima makes no public disclosure.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Maxima Ultragreen Maxi Spools

Maxima

Ultragreen Maxi Spools

Monofilament nylon fishing line

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this product category, but Maxima offers no transparency on material treatment.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Maxima Clear Fishing Line

Maxima

Clear Fishing Line

Monofilament nylon (primary)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a basic nylon monofilament line, but Maxima's silence on treatment chemistry leaves room for doubt.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Maxima Fishing Line

Maxima

Fishing Line

Nylon monofilament line

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS concern than treated apparel, but fishing line coatings remain opaque, no brand disclosure available.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Maxima Ultragreen One Shot Fishing Line

Maxima

Ultragreen One Shot Fishing Line

Monofilament nylon fishing line

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern; standard nylon monofilament has no documented PFAS need, but no brand disclosure available.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Maxima Clear Monofilament Fishing Line

Maxima

Clear Monofilament Fishing Line

Monofilament nylon fishing line

B
B
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern. Nylon monofilament unlikely to contain PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Maxima Clear Leader

Maxima

Clear Leader

Monofilament fluorocarbon fishing leader line

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Fluorocarbon fishing leader; unclear PFAS risk, low public data.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Maxima Ultragreen Service Spool

Maxima

Ultragreen Service Spool

Braided nylon fishing line or spool material

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Insufficient public data on PFAS content or material treatment.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Maxima Ultragreen Line

Maxima

Ultragreen Line

Fishing line, likely nylon or copolymer

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Insufficient public data available for reliable PFAS risk assessment.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Maxima Chameleon Fishing Line

Maxima

Chameleon Fishing Line

Nylon monofilament with proprietary coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Skip pending clarity. Fishing line coatings rarely disclosed.

Undisclosed proprietary coating

Maxima Ultragreen Maxi Spools Fishing Line

Maxima

Ultragreen Maxi Spools Fishing Line

Monofilament nylon fishing line with proprietary water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless PFAS-free status is confirmed, standard fishing line coatings often contain fluorochemicals.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Maxima Fluorocarbon Line

Maxima

Fluorocarbon Line

Fluorocarbon (Teflon-type coating-based fishing line)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, fluorocarbon line is Teflon-type coating-based; PFAS concern is inherent to the material.

Teflon (PTFE) coating

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