Waterproof Phone & Tech Cases, ranked by PFAS safety
60 products graded A to F, safest first. 17 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
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OtterBox
OtterBox iPhone 17 Defender Series Pro Case for MagSafe with Camera Control
Phone case; waterproof coating likely contains PFAS, unconfirmed by brand.
Spigen Tough Armor
iPhone 17 Series Tough Armor T AI MagFit Case
No PFAS risk signals detected in this rigid plastic case.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Spigen Tough Armor
iPhone 17 Series Tough Armor T AI MagFit Case
Polycarbonate and TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)
No PFAS risk signals detected in this rigid plastic case.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Spigen Tough Armor
Samsung Galaxy S24
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate (PC)
Lower concern. Phone case, not high-risk product category.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Spigen Tough Armor
Spigen Galaxy S23 Series Case Tough Armor
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate blend
Lower concern; no known PFAS-prone materials or treatments identified.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Spigen Tough Armor
Spigen Galaxy S25 Series Case Tough Armor AI
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate blend
Lower concern. Standard phone case materials unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Spigen Tough Armor
MagFit Case for iPhone 16 Pro
TPU and polycarbonate
Lower concern. No known PFAS risk in typical TPU/PC phone cases.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Spigen Tough Armor
Spigen iPhone 16 Series Case Tough Armor AI
TPU and polycarbonate polymer blend
Lower concern. Phone cases rarely contain PFAS. No red flags identified.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max Silicone MagSafe Case
silicone elastomer, no disclosed coatings
Lower concern. Silicone cases lack PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Silicone MagSafe Case
Silicone elastomer with MagSafe attachment
Lower PFAS concern, but Apple provides no transparency on treatment chemicals.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro MagSafe Case
Silicone, plastic, and metal (MagSafe)
Lower concern. No known PFAS-risk materials in silicone case design.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
UAG (Urban Armor Gear)
UAG Monarch Pro MagSafe Case for iPhone 16 Pro
TPU, polycarbonate, metal accents
Phone case with common plastics.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
SUPCASE
[unicorn Beetle Pro ] Case Designed For Apple Iphone 6 And
TPU and polycarbonate case with elastomer bumpers
Lower concern. Phone cases rarely use PFAS, but no brand disclosure available.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
SUPCASE
iPhone 14 Pro Max 6.7 Inch Unicorn Beetle PRO Rugged Case-Green Fog - New Electronics | Color: Green
TPU and polycarbonate protective case
Lower PFAS risk phone case, but brand discloses nothing about materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
SUPCASE
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro Dual Layer Case with Screen Protector | Rugged | TPU
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) dual layer with screen protector
Lower concern. TPU typically PFAS-free, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
SUPCASE
iPhone 14 Pro Max 6.7 Inch Unicorn Beetle PRO Rugged Case-Purple Fog - New Electronics | Color: Purple
TPU and polycarbonate blend, standard protective coating
Lower concern; no known PFAS-prone materials, but brand silent on treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
SUPCASE
Unicorn Beetle Pro Full-Body Rugged Holster Case for Galaxy S10e
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) shell, polycarbonate frame
Phone case with standard polymers, no known PFAS concerns reported.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
SUPCASE
Apple iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max SUPCASE UBPRO Case with Kickstand and Screen Protector | Rugged | TPU | Qi Wireless
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), polycarbonate screen protector
Lower concern. TPU and polycarbonate are inherently PFAS-free materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nillkin
CamShield Prop Case Apple iPhone 16 Pro Black
thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate (PC)
Lower concern. No known PFAS-prone features in standard TPU phone case construction.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Spigen Tough Armor
iPhone 13
Polycarbonate, TPU, synthetic rubber blend
Unknown coating composition.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Spigen Tough Armor
Case Compatible with iPhone SE
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate blend with unspecified coatings
No PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Incipio
Velocity Fog MagSafe iPhone Air
Silicone, plastic housing, MagSafe components
Unknown coating composition.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Griffin
Survivor Endurance Case for iPhone 12 Pro Max
Polycarbonate plastic shell, rubber bumpers, unspecified coatings
No public PFAS data; polymer phone cases carry unknown coating risk.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
UAG (Urban Armor Gear)
Urban Armor Gear Pathfinder Clear MagSafe Case for Apple iPhone 17
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate blend with unspecified coatings
No public PFAS data available; unclear if coatings contain PFAS.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
UAG (Urban Armor Gear)
Pathfinder Clear MagSafe Case for Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Clear polycarbonate or TPU blend with MagSafe insert
Unknown PFAS risk in clear polymers and adhesives.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
UAG (Urban Armor Gear)
Pathfinder MagSafe Case for Apple iPhone
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and unspecified coatings
Unknown coating composition.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
UAG (Urban Armor Gear)
Urban Armor Gear Monarch Pro Case for Apple iPhone 17
Thermoplastic polyurethane, glass, metal composite
No public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
UAG (Urban Armor Gear)
UAG Pathfinder Clear MagSafe Case for iPhone 16 Pro
TPU and polycarbonate with MagSafe metals
Unknown coating composition; UAG does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Nillkin
Iceblade CamProp Case for Samsung Galaxy S25 Series and Galaxy S25 Ultra
thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or polycarbonate blend, unspecified coating
Phone case material composition not disclosed.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Nillkin
Adventurer Pro Case for iPhone 14 Pro
TPU/elastomer with unknown coating or treatment
Skip until materials and coatings fully disclosed by brand.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Nillkin
MagSafe Compatible Iceblade CamProp Case for iPhone 17 Series and iPhone 17 Pro Max
Polycarbonate or TPU case with unknown coating
No public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Nillkin
CamShield Armor Pro Case for iPhone 14 Series
TPU/plastic composite case with unspecified coatings
Insufficient material transparency; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Nillkin
Adventurer Pro MagSafe Compatible Case for iPhone 14 Series and iPhone 14 Pro
TPU polymer, unspecified coating/treatment
Skip until material transparency improves.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Nillkin
Adventurer Case for Apple iPhone 13
TPU/rubber blend with unknown coatings and treatments
Nillkin does not disclose material safety or PFAS practices.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Nillkin
MagSafe Compatible Adventurer Pro Case for iPhone 14 Series
TPU/polyurethane outer shell, inner lining unspecified
Material composition unclear; no PFAS disclosure from Nillkin.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Catalyst
iPhone 14 5X More Waterproof Total Protection Case
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or similar polymer with unknown waterproof coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry for waterproofing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
SUPCASE
Universal Waterproof Phone Case for Samsung S25 S24
TPU/silicone blend with waterproof coating, unspecified
Skip; waterproof phone cases often use PFAS coatings, brand silent on chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Catalyst
Amazon Catalyst Iphone Waterproof Case Amazon Iphone Case With Screen Protector Liquid Silicone Phone
Liquid silicone with unspecified waterproof treatment
Silicone base likely lower concern, waterproof coating origin unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Catalyst
Total Protection Waterproof Case for iPhone 13 Pro
Silicone, polycarbonate, and proprietary waterproof coating
Unknown waterproof coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Catalyst
H2Odyssey Floating Phone Pouch
Fabric with waterproof treatment (unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Catalyst
Total Protection Case for iPhone 12 Pro
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with proprietary coatings
Unknown coating composition; no PFAS disclosure from Catalyst.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Catalyst
iPhone 15 Pro Waterproof Case
TPU and polycarbonate with waterproof coating
Waterproof case; coating composition undisclosed, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch/Case
Polymer outer shell with waterproof treatment, inner lining unspecified
Waterproof pouch likely treated; no PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Protector for iPhone 15
Polycarbonate / TPE bumper with water-resistant coating
Ruggedized phone cases often use water-resistant treatments; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Shield iPhone 17 Pro Max Case MagSafe Rugged
Polycarbonate/TPE blend with waterproofing treatment
Skip until Pelican discloses waterproofing chemistry details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Mophie
Juice Pack H2Pro Waterproof Battery Case for iPhone 6/6s
Plastic casing with waterproof coating/treatment
Skip; waterproof battery cases often use PFAS coatings without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Griffin
Survivor Carrying Case for Apple iPhone Smartphone
plastic shell with unspecified waterproof coating/finish
Limited transparency on coatings; skip if concerned about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Griffin
Survivor All-Terrain Case
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with waterproofing treatment
Skip until Griffin discloses waterproofing chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Griffin
Survivor All-Terrain Carrying Case for Smartphone
Plastic shell with waterproof coating/treatment
Skip. Waterproof case likely contains PFAS, no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
UAG (Urban Armor Gear)
Pathfinder Case for Galaxy
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with unspecified protective coatings
Skip until UAG discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
UAG (Urban Armor Gear)
Pathfinder Thermal Blur Case for Samsung Galaxy
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with unspecified coating
Skip until UAG discloses waterproof coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
SUPCASE
Casebus IP68 Universal Waterproof Phone Case, Snorkeling Underwater Case, Inflated Touchscreen for Phone Models 6.9 Inch
PVC/TPU waterproof laminate, sealed seams, unspecified coating
Waterproof cases often use PFAS-treated materials; no disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Case-Mate
Waterproof Phone Pouch
PVC or TPU polymer with waterproof coating, unspecified
Skip until coating details disclosed; waterproof pouch likely uses water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Case-Mate
Waterproof Phone Belt Bag
Nylon/polyester blend with waterproof coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment
Waterproof bags often use PFAS-treated fabrics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Case-Mate
IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch with Zip Pocket for 3 Cards & Cash - Large Floating Phone Case w/Crossbody Lanyard
Unspecified polymer with waterproof coating
Skip until materials and waterproof treatments disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Case-Mate
Case Mate Waterproof Phone Case-Black & White
Polycarbonate/thermoplastic with waterproof coating
Unknown waterproof treatment; PFAS risk unclear without coating details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
OtterBox
Fre Series Case for iPhone 17
Polymer case with waterproof/water-resistant coating
Skip until OtterBox discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
OtterBox
Fre MagSafe Case for iPhone 15 Series
Polycarbonate, TPE, proprietary water-resistant coating
Skip due to waterproofing coating without PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
OtterBox
Defender Pro Case for Apple iPhone 15 Plus / iPhone 14 Plus
Polycarbonate/TPE blend, waterproof coating unspecified
Waterproof case with undisclosed coating; PFAS risk unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
OtterBox
Defender Series XT Case for iPhone 17e, iPhone 16e, iPhone 15 and iPhone 14
polycarbonate, synthetic rubber, proprietary coatings
Unknown coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
OtterBox
Defender Pro Case for iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 14 Plus
Polycarbonate shell, synthetic rubber, proprietary water-resistant coating
Unknown waterproof treatment details; contact OtterBox for PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
OtterBox
iPhone 17 Defender Series Pro Case for MagSafe with Camera Control
Polycarbonate and synthetic rubber with waterproof coating
Phone case; waterproof coating likely contains PFAS, unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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