Is Voelkl PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Voelkl averages B (81/100). 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 Voelkl C or better, safest first
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Holmenkol Ultramix Blue Ski and Snowboard Wax
Hydrocarbon wax blend
Ski wax lower concern; no known PFAS use, but brand silent on composition.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Vola MX-E Wax
hydrocarbon wax blend
Wax product with no PFAS disclosure risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Holmenkol Ultramix BLUE Liquid 100ml
Liquid ski/snowboard wax, hydrocarbon base
Hydrocarbon wax product, lower PFAS concern likely.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Holmenkol Worldcup Mix Cold Ski Wax
hydrocarbon wax blend
Ski wax without known PFAS risk, but no brand transparency on formulation.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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VOLA BASE 250ml Liquid Wax
hydrocarbon-based liquid wax
Lower concern. Ski wax unlikely to contain PFAS but verify batch.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Holmenkol Cross Country Ski Grip Wax
Hydrocarbon wax blend (paraffin, synthetic base)
Grip wax unlikely to contain PFAS; typical paraffin formulation poses lower concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Swix V30 Blue Hard Wax
Hydrocarbon wax blend
Ski wax, lower PFAS concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Holmenkol Cross Country Ski Grip
Synthetic polymer grip compound, composition unspecified
Unknown grip composition.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
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