Otter Box Waterproof Drybox Storage Secure Gear Storage Outdoor vs K470 Aluminum Shipping And Storage: which is safer?

zarges K470 Aluminum Shipping And Storage is the clear pick. Otter Box Waterproof Drybox Storage Secure Gear Storage Outdoor carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

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Otter Box Waterproof Drybox Storage Secure Gear Storage Outdoor

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 24/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Plastic/polymer drybox with waterproof seals and coatings

Confidence

45%

PossibleGasket/seal degradation and microbial growth

PossiblePolymer off-gassing (VOC) in enclosed spaces

PossibleLeaching from gasket materials into stored goods

Why this grade

Our pick

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K470 Aluminum Shipping And Storage

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

C 77/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Aluminum with optional plastic lids

Confidence

78%

PossibleAluminum leaching

PossiblePlastic lid composition (secondary hazard)

Why this gradeBuy

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