Waterproof Electronics Cases, ranked by PFAS safety
33 products graded A to F, safest first. 10 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
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Incipio
Incipio - Atlas Waterproof Case for iPhone SE / 5s / 5
Waterproof case coating unspecified; unknown PFAS risk.
Spigen
Spigen Slim Armor MagFit Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max
Phone case, lower concern.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Mous
MagSafe Compatible Aramid Fibre Phone Case
Aramid fiber (Kevlar-type synthetic polymer)
Lower concern; aramid is inherently PFAS-free but verify final coating.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Pelican
Shield Carbon Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy S24
Polycarbonate shell, foam padding
Lower concern; typical phone case materials rarely contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Amazon Basics
Clear Soft Tpu Smartphone Cover For Iphone 2021
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Lower concern. TPU phone cases rarely use PFAS, but Amazon discloses nothing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Amazon Basics
Amazonbasics Case For Iphone 7 Plus - Clear
thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or polycarbonate, clear
Lower concern. Clear phone cases typically use TPU or polycarbonate without PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Apple
Beats Rugged MagSafe Camera Control Case for iPhone 17
polycarbonate or silicone elastomer case
Smartphone cases typically lower PFAS concern; Apple discloses little about materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Spigen
Slim Armor MagFit Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), polycarbonate, aluminum
Phone case, lower concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Spigen
Thintect MagFit Case for Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), hard polycarbonate shell
Lower concern. Standard phone case materials, no PFAS indicators.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Spigen
Optik Armor Case for Galaxy S26 Ultra
TPU and polycarbonate with no specified coatings
Lower concern phone case.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Incipio
DualPro for iPhone 16 Plus
thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate
Lower PFAS concern; typical TPU phone case with no known treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Amazon Basics
Amazon Case - Electronics | Color: Blue
Unknown plastic or composite shell
Insufficient data. Generic electronics case, material composition unclear.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Mous
Phone Case for iPhone 16 Pro Max
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) shell with unspecified coating
Unknown coating composition.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Amazon Basics
Amazon Brand New Phone Case - New Electronics
Plastic or silicone polymer (unspecified)
Insufficient info. Amazon Basics rarely discloses PFAS status on phone cases.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Amazon Basics
Amazon Essentials Case-Mate - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch/Case [Touchscreen Compat - New Electronics
Waterproofed plastic/TPU with unspecified water-repellent coating
Skip. Waterproof treatment source undisclosed; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Case-Mate
Case Mate Waterproof Floating Pouch
Plastic with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Waterproof pouch; coating composition undisclosed, skip if PFAS concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Case-Mate
Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch
Plastic with waterproof water-repellent coating, unknown composition
Unknown waterproof treatment raises PFAS concern; skip or ask brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Case-Mate
Waterproof Floating Pouch 2-Pack
Polyurethane or unspecified waterproof coating
Waterproof pouch with unknown coating; PFAS concern unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Case-Mate
Waterproof Phone Bucket Bag
Synthetic fabric with unspecified waterproof coating/treatment
Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry or certifications.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Case-Mate
x LoveShackFancy Waterproof Floating Phone Pouch
polyurethane or synthetic fabric with waterproof coating, unspecified
Waterproof coating composition unknown; no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Case-Mate
Case Mate Waterproof Phone Case-Wavy Pink Sparkle
TPU/rubber with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip pending material disclosure; waterproof coating source unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Case-Mate
Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch - Silver Chrome - 2 Pack
Plastic pouch with unspecified waterproof coating
Waterproof coating unspecified, PFAS risk unclear without material disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Case-Mate
Waterproof Pouch
Unclear; likely synthetic polymer or coated fabric with waterproofing
Skip; waterproof coating origin unknown, no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Marine Waterproof Case for iPhone XS/X
polycarbonate/polypropylene with waterproof coating, unspecified
Waterproof case with unspecified coating, no PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Ranger iPhone 16 Pro
Polycarbonate shell, likely with water/dust-resistant sealing
Limited public PFAS data on case.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Ranger Case for Galaxy S23+
polypropylene, thermoplastic elastomer, metal latches
Lower concern for PFAS risk, but no brand disclosure on water-resistant coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Amazon Basics
Amazon Cell Phones & Accessories | Amazon Waterproof Iphone Case - Black And White For Iphone 7plus And 8 Plus. | Color:
Elastomer/plastic with waterproof coating, unspecified
Waterproof cases often use PFAS coatings; no disclosure here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Amazon Basics
Amazon 2 Pack Waterproof Phone Pouch Protector With Lanyard - Electronics
PVC or TPU with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until waterproof treatment disclosed or tested.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Amazon Basics
Amazon Essentials Case-Mate Waterproof 2L Dry Bag With Built-In Phone Pouch Phone Pouch With Strap - Electronics
Vinyl/PVC with waterproof coating
Waterproof dry bags often use water-repellent coating coatings; composition unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
A51 Waterproof Case
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with waterproof coating
Unknown waterproof treatment; skip unless coating specified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Floating Phone Pouch
Neoprene or synthetic polymer with waterproof coating
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy Note 10 Series Waterproof Phone Case
TPU or silicone elastomer with unspecified waterproof coating
Waterproof phone case with undisclosed coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Apple
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone 15
Rubber/silicone polymer with waterproof coating
Unknown waterproof coating composition; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Apple
Beats Rugged MagSafe Case for iPhone 17 Pro
Elastomer/thermoplastic blend with water-resistant coating
Skip until Apple discloses coating materials and water-resistance chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Incipio
Atlas Waterproof Case for iPhone SE / 5s / 5
Polycarbonate/TPE shell with unspecified waterproof coating
Waterproof case coating unspecified; unknown PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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