Maplus Soft Base Fluor Free 250 grams vs Natural Ski Wax and Snowboard Wax: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

Maplus Soft Base Fluor Free 250 grams

Briko-Maplus

Maplus Soft Base Fluor Free 250 grams

PFAS grade

A 100/100

Overall grade

A 92/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Wax-based ski base, fluorine-free formulation

Confidence

72%

PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from hot waxing

PossibleSkin and respiratory irritation from wax dust or fumes

Purl Natural Ski Wax and Snowboard Wax

Purl

Natural Ski Wax and Snowboard Wax

PFAS grade

A 100/100

Overall grade

A 92/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Natural wax blend, hydrocarbon base

Confidence

72%

PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from heating

PossibleOxidation byproducts from prolonged air exposure

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