B

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

Holmenkol Ultramix Blue Ski and Snowboard Wax

Voelkl

Holmenkol Ultramix Blue Ski and Snowboard Wax

Hydrocarbon wax blend

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Ski wax lower concern; no known PFAS use, but brand silent on composition.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Vola MX-E Wax

Voelkl

Vola MX-E Wax

hydrocarbon wax blend

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Wax product with no PFAS disclosure risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Holmenkol Ultramix BLUE Liquid 100ml

Voelkl

Holmenkol Ultramix BLUE Liquid 100ml

Liquid ski/snowboard wax, hydrocarbon base

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Hydrocarbon wax product, lower PFAS concern likely.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Holmenkol Worldcup Mix Cold Ski Wax

Voelkl

Holmenkol Worldcup Mix Cold Ski Wax

hydrocarbon wax blend

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Ski wax without known PFAS risk, but no brand transparency on formulation.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

VOLA BASE 250ml Liquid Wax

Voelkl

VOLA BASE 250ml Liquid Wax

hydrocarbon-based liquid wax

B
B
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern. Ski wax unlikely to contain PFAS but verify batch.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Holmenkol Cross Country Ski Grip Wax

Voelkl

Holmenkol Cross Country Ski Grip Wax

Hydrocarbon wax blend (paraffin, synthetic base)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Grip wax unlikely to contain PFAS; typical paraffin formulation poses lower concern.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Swix V30 Blue Hard Wax

Voelkl

Swix V30 Blue Hard Wax

Hydrocarbon wax blend

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Ski wax, lower PFAS concern.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

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

Holmenkol Cross Country Ski Grip

Voelkl

Holmenkol Cross Country Ski Grip

Synthetic polymer grip compound, composition unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Unknown grip composition.

Undisclosed proprietary coating

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