Is Pelican PFAS-free?
Across 29 graded products, Pelican averages F (64/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 14 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Pelican C or better, safest first
Pelican
Water 3-Stage Premium Shower Filter with 5 ft. Wand Combo White / 4
Carbon/sediment filter cartridges, plastic housing, stainless wand
Lower PFAS concern for this filter; no known high-risk materials, but brand offers no transparency.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
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M40 Micro Case
Polypropylene copolymer plastic case with solid construction, no Teflon-family coating
Lower PFAS concern. Rigid PP case with no waterproofing treatment.
✓Naturally PFAS-free material
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Water 3-Stage Premium Shower Filter with Shower Head
Activated carbon and mineral filtration media; plastic/ABS housing
Lower-concern option; no PFAS evidence in filter media, but plastic housing warrants caution.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Pelican
PSF-1 Replacement Shower Water Filter
Activated carbon and KDF-55 media filtration
Lower PFAS concern; standard carbon/KDF filter media without known Teflon-family coating treatment, but brand offers no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Pelican
Water PSF-1NHC 3-Stage Premium Shower Filter Without Head
Polypropylene housing, GAC + KDF filter media
Lower-concern filter product, but brand lacks PFAS transparency; standard media (GAC/KDF) unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Shower Water Filter Pentair Pelican 3-stage Premium Chrome Without
Activated carbon, polypropylene housing, chrome plating
Lower PFAS concern for typical carbon-stage filter; brand transparency is absent but materials align with standard filtration.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Pelican
Water PC40 Filter Kit - Single
Polypropylene filter cartridge; carbon/media blend (standard RO/carbon filtration)
Lower-concern filter; standard carbon/polypropylene design carries minimal PFAS risk, but no brand transparency on PFAS policy.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Pelican
Water Replacement Sediment Filter and O-Ring
Polypropylene sediment filter media, silicone/nitrile O-ring
Lower PFAS concern for sediment filters, but O-ring material unconfirmed, verify with Pelican if sourcing matters to you.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Pelican
3-Stage Premium Shower Filter with Shower Head White / 3
Activated carbon, KDF-55 media, and polypropylene housing
Lower PFAS concern for typical use, but Pelican's silence on filter media sourcing leaves a gap.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Pelican
Shield Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Polycarbonate shell, rubber grip
Lower concern; typical phone case with no known PFAS applications.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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iPhone 15 Pro Protector
Polypropylene and thermoplastic elastomer (phone case)
Lower concern. Standard rigid phone case materials rarely require PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Shield Carbon Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy S24
Polycarbonate shell, foam padding
Lower concern; typical phone case materials rarely contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Micro M50 Country Series
Hard-sided plastic case (polypropylene or similar)
Likely lower concern; bare plastic case with no coatings disclosed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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M50 Micro Case
Polypropylene shell and foam padding
Lower PFAS concern; hard case with inherent materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Pelican
1010 Micro Case
polypropylene (PP) hard case, foam or rubber gasket
Lower concern, rigid PP cases unlikely to use PFAS, but Pelican does not disclose.
⚠Risky category by default
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Protector MagSafe Case for Apple iPhone 17
Rugged polymer case (likely polycarbonate/TPE blend)
Lower PFAS concern; rigid phone cases rarely require water-repellent coating or grease-resistant treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Voyager iPhone 16 Pro
phone case (polymer/elastomer composite)
Skip, this is a phone case, not apparel; category mismatch makes assessment impossible.
⚠Risky category by default
Pelican
Shield MagSafe Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max
Proprietary thermoplastic polymer with unspecified coatings
Unknown polymer composition and coatings.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
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Voyager MagSafe Case for Apple iPhone 16e / iPhone 15 / iPhone 14 /
Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and polycarbonate with waterproof coating
Skip until Pelican discloses waterproof coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Protector MagSafe Case iPhone 17
Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) or polycarbonate blend with waterproofing treatment
No public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Marine Waterproof Case for iPhone XS/X
polycarbonate/polypropylene with waterproof coating, unspecified
Waterproof case with unspecified coating, no PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ranger iPhone 16 Pro
Polycarbonate shell, likely with water/dust-resistant sealing
Limited public PFAS data on case.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ranger Case for Galaxy S23+
polypropylene, thermoplastic elastomer, metal latches
Lower concern for PFAS risk, but no brand disclosure on water-resistant coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Protector Watertight Equipment Case - 10.6" x 9.7" x 4.9" - Yellow
Polycarbonate resin shell, unspecified waterproof seal/gasket
Waterproof equipment case with unspecified sealing treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Marine Waterproof Phone Case
polycarbonate/ABS plastic with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until Pelican discloses waterproofing chemistry, waterproof cases often use PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Marine Waterproof Floating Pouch
Waterproof pouch with unspecified water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Pelican discloses waterproof coating chemistry or provides PFAS-free verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Marine Waterproof Floating Phone Pouch
PVC or TPU waterproof pouch with unspecified water-repellent coating
Skip until Pelican discloses waterproof treatment chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Marine Waterproof Case for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+
Polypropylene/polyurethane rigid case; waterproof seals/gaskets material unspecified
Skip unless Pelican confirms waterproof treatment chemicals; waterproof cases often use PFAS-based gasket coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Marine Active Case for iPhone 13
Polymer composite case with waterproof gasket/seal
Skip until Pelican discloses waterproof treatment chemistry or provides testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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