Is Samsung PFAS-free?
Across 42 graded products, Samsung averages F (56/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 16 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Samsung C or better, safest first
Samsung
Refrigerator Water Filter HAF- Cin 2 Pack
Activated carbon, ion-exchange resin cartridge
Lower PFAS concern for a carbon-based water filter, but Samsung offers no transparency on composition or PFAS performance.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
DA29-00020B Refrigerator Water Filter
Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media
Lower-concern choice; carbon/ion-exchange filters are standard, but Samsung discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Refrigerator Water Filter HAF-QIN-2P/EXP 2-Pack
Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media
Lower PFAS concern for typical use; standard carbon filters don't inherently use PFAS, but Samsung discloses nothing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
HAF-CIN Refrigerator Water Filter in White (HAF-CIN/EXP)
activated carbon filter media
Lower-concern choice; standard carbon filters rarely contain PFAS, but Samsung provides no explicit statement.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Twist-in Refrigerator Water Filter one_size | HAF-CIN
activated carbon, ion-exchange resin filter cartridge
Lower concern; standard carbon/resin water filter with no known PFAS-linked materials, but Samsung offers no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
DA97-17376B Refrigerator Water Filter HAF-QIN/EXP
activated carbon, ion-exchange resin, polypropylene housing
Lower-concern choice; standard carbon/resin filter without known PFAS red flags, but Samsung provides no explicit PFAS disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Waterdrop DA97-17376B Refrigerator Water Filter Compatible with Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP
Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media
Lower-concern product; standard RO/carbon filtration design poses minimal PFAS risk, though Samsung provides no explicit disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Replacement Water Filter for Select Samsung Refrigerators - White
Activated carbon filter media with polymer housing
Lower-concern choice; standard RO/carbon filters typically avoid PFAS, but Samsung provides no transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Ghostek Nautical Slim Case for MagSafe for Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Polycarbonate and TPU blend (typical phone case polymers)
Lower concern; rigid phone cases rarely use PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Xtreme Silicone Universal Smart Watch Band
Silicone elastomer
Silicone watchbands carry low inherent PFAS risk, but Samsung offers no disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Sport Band (Silicone) 20mm M/L, Purple
Silicone elastomer
Lower concern; silicone sport bands rarely require PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Xtreme Silicone Floral Watch Bands
silicone elastomer
Silicone bands lower concern, but Samsung provides no PFAS clarity.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Galaxy Watch 3 Endurance Strap
Fluoroelastomer or rubber strap material
Strap material unlikely to be high-risk, no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Galaxy Watch R-Nylon Band
Polyamide nylon textile band
Lower concern, but Samsung discloses nothing about PFAS or water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Kiq Replacement Watch Strap Band for Samsung Galaxy Watch4/5/6
Silicone watch strap
Lower concern. Silicone straps rarely use PFAS, but no disclosure confirmed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Spigen Rugged Armor Band for Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/Watch Active 2/HUAWEI Watch GT
Silicone and thermoplastic polyurethane band
Lower concern. Silicone and TPU bands unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Rugged Magnet Case
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or polycarbonate shell with metal magnets
Lower PFAS concern, but Samsung provides no transparency on case materials or coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Samsung
Galaxy Watch7
Stainless steel case, aluminum/composite rear, sapphire crystal, synthetic polymer band options
Unknown PFAS risk in waterproofing treatments; proceed with caution until Samsung discloses coating details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy Watch7 Watch
Aluminum case, glass/sapphire display, elastomer band, unspecified water-resistant coating
Unknown PFAS risk in waterproof coatings; no public disclosure from Samsung on composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, elastomer/synthetic straps, unspecified coatings
Skip until Samsung discloses waterproofing chemistry, PFAS risk unquantifiable.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy Watch8
Stainless steel case, unspecified water-resistant coatings
Skip until Samsung discloses waterproof treatment chemistry; wearables with unspecified water-resistant coatings carry moderate PFAS concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm
stainless steel case, AMOLED display, elastomer/fluoroelastomer band
Skip until Samsung discloses waterproofing chemistry, smartwatch durability coatings often hide PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy Watch FE 40mm
Aluminum case, glass front, plastic band; waterproof sealing (unspecified coating)
Smartwatch PFAS risk unclear; waterproof sealing coating unspecified by Samsung.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy S21+ Smartwatch
Stainless steel case, elastomer band, glass/sapphire display; water-resistant coating unspecified
Skip if PFAS-concerned; Samsung discloses nothing about water-resistant treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Gear Sport Smartwatch with SAMOLED and GPS
Stainless steel case, unspecified waterproof coatings/sealants, elastomer band
Waterproofing treatment unknown; skip if PFAS-sensitive, or accept moderate uncertainty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy A17 5G Waterproof Case
TPU/plastic with waterproof coating, unspecified
Waterproof case with unknown coating; limited public PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy A26 5G Waterproof Case
TPU/silicone blend with waterproof coating
Waterproof case coating composition unknown, risk unquantified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Gorilla Cases Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Waterproof Case
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or TPE with waterproof coating
Skip. Unknown waterproof treatment likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra Waterproof Case
Likely TPU or silicone with waterproof coating
Unknown waterproof treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G
Rubber/TPE case with waterproof coating, unspecified
Skip until Body Glove discloses waterproof coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy S23 Series Waterproof Phone Case
TPU/silicone elastomer with waterproof treatment
Skip until Samsung discloses waterproofing chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy Watch Ultra Marine Band
fluoroelastomer or silicone band with likely water-resistant treatment
Unknown PFAS risk in water-resistant band; Samsung silent on composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
A51 Waterproof Case
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with waterproof coating
Unknown waterproof treatment; skip unless coating specified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Floating Phone Pouch
Neoprene or synthetic polymer with waterproof coating
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy Note 10 Series Waterproof Phone Case
TPU or silicone elastomer with unspecified waterproof coating
Waterproof phone case with undisclosed coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Body Glove Waterproof Tidal Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Thermoplastic elastomer or silicone with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until Body Glove discloses waterproof coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
TPU/silicone waterproof case; coating unspecified
Skip or contact Body Glove directly, waterproof cases often use PFAS-based coatings, but no public disclosure exists.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Ozark Trail Waterproof Full Cover Case Phone Pouch
Polyester/nylon with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until coating source is disclosed, waterproof pouches often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G
Elastomer/polymer waterproof case coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until materials disclosure improves; waterproof phone cases often use PFAS-based coatings, and Body Glove won't say what's in theirs.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
TPU/thermoplastic polyurethane case with waterproof sealing
Skip until Body Glove discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Case for Galaxy S25 Ultra
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or silicone blend with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry; waterproof phone cases often use PFAS-based coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy A51 Waterproof Case
TPU/silicone polymer with undisclosed waterproof coating
Skip until Samsung discloses waterproofing chemistry, PFAS risk unclear on phone case coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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