Is Scotchgard PFAS-free?
Across 13 graded products, Scotchgard averages F (41/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Suede & Nubuck Protector
Proprietary liquid spray coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until Scotchgard discloses PFAS status or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Heavy Duty Water Shield 2-Pack
Proprietary water-repellent coating (likely Teflon-family coating-based water-repellent coating)
Skip unless Scotchgard discloses coating chemistry, water shields historically rely on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Scotchgard
Fabric Water Shield
Proprietary water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until 3M discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Scotchgard
Fabric Crafts Water Shield
Proprietary fabric treatment/water shield coating (unspecified chemistry)
Skip until Scotchgard discloses chemistry, water-shield products are traditional PFAS vectors.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Scotchgard
Sun and Water Shield
Proprietary water and stain repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
Skip until Scotchgard discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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3M Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water Shield
Proprietary water-repellent coating, composition undisclosed
Skip until 3M discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS-free certification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fabric and Upholstery Protector Spray
Proprietary fluorochemical-based stain and water repellent coating
Skip. Scotchgard's PFAS composition remains undisclosed to consumers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fabric Protector 10 oz.
Fluorochemical water and stain repellent coating
High PFAS risk. Skip until ingredient disclosure provided.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fabric and Upholstery Protector
Proprietary fabric/upholstery treatment coating
Skip until PFAS status disclosed by 3M/Scotchgard.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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3M Impregnation Spray 400 ml for furniture/clothes
Proprietary water/stain repellent coating (Scotchgard formula)
Skip until 3M discloses PFAS status or reformulates.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Heavy Duty Water Shield
proprietary water and stain repellent coating on fabric
Skip; Scotchgard's PFAS status for furniture remains undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Rug & Carpet Protector 14 Oz.
Fluorochemical-based stain and water repellent coating
Likely contains PFAS; Scotchgard has not disclosed formula changes.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fabric & Upholstery Protector 3-Pack
proprietary water and stain repellent coating
Skip until ingredient disclosure provided or PFAS-free verified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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