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.
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
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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