North Glidewax Universal 180g vs Natural Ski Wax and Snowboard Wax: which is safer?
Purl Natural Ski Wax and Snowboard Wax is the clear pick. North Glidewax Universal 180g carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
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North Glidewax Universal 180g
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleHydrocarbon oil vapors during application (thermal off-gassing)
PossibleProprietary additive composition unknown
PossibleSkin or eye contact irritation
Our pick
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Natural Ski Wax and Snowboard Wax
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from heating
PossibleOxidation byproducts from prolonged air exposure
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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