C

Is Purl Wax PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Purl Wax averages C (79/100). 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 Purl Wax C or better, safest first

Purl Purple Universal Ski and Snowboard Wax

Purl Wax

Purl Purple Universal Ski and Snowboard Wax

Hydrocarbon paraffin-based wax blend

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice; ski wax typically uses paraffin and additives without PFAS, but no transparency from Purl Wax.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Purl Natural Ski Wax and Snowboard Wax

Purl Wax

Purl Natural Ski Wax and Snowboard Wax

Natural wax blend (paraffin, beeswax, or plant-based wax)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; natural wax formulations rarely require fluorochemical treatment, but brand transparency is limited.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Purl Natural Ski & Snowboard Wax

Purl Wax

Purl Natural Ski & Snowboard Wax

Wax (paraffin or natural wax blend)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; traditional wax formulations don't typically contain PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

PURL PRO Ski & Snowboard Wax

Purl Wax

PURL PRO Ski & Snowboard Wax

Hydrocarbon wax blend (paraffin/synthetic base)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for ski wax, but brand silence leaves room for doubt, check ingredient list.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Purl Blue Wax

Purl Wax

Purl Blue Wax

Paraffin or mineral wax blend (typical wax candle/craft product)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern product; wax typically avoids PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Purl Wax 1 lb Brick

Purl Wax

1 lb Brick

Paraffin or soy wax

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; traditional wax products typically PFAS-free, but verify sourcing if vendor credentials matter to you.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

PURL PRO Ski & Snowboard Competition Wax

Purl Wax

PURL PRO Ski & Snowboard Competition Wax

wax blend (paraffin/synthetic wax base typical for ski wax)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; ski waxes historically lack transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

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

Purl Graphite Anti-Static Ski & Snowboard Tuning Wax

Purl Wax

Purl Graphite Anti-Static Ski & Snowboard Tuning Wax

Hydrocarbon wax blend with graphite additive

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Purl discloses ingredient sources; ski wax composition opaque to consumer.

Undisclosed proprietary coating

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