303 Protectant · Fabric Protection Sprays
303 Products Automotive Protectant
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status or composition.
303 Protectant is a UV/water-resistant automotive coating with undisclosed ingredients. No public PFAS testing, certification, or brand transparency available.
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Material
UV protectant coating, polymer-based
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
other is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
303 Automotive Protectant is a polymer-based UV coating designed to protect vinyl, rubber, plastic, and leather surfaces from solar degradation. The formulation contains aliphatic hydrocarbons, silicone polymers, and UV absorbers that form a thin protective film. The exact polymer type (silicone elastomer vs. acrylic vs. polyurethane backbone) is not disclosed by the brand, which limits precise hazard assessment for degradation byproducts or off-gassing potential.
The brand's record and disclosure
303 Products maintains minimal public transparency on ingredient composition or manufacturing certifications. No PFAS testing data, VOC certifications, or third-party safety audits appear in publicly available materials. The brand has no documented recalls or known safety controversies in the automotive protectant space, but silence on composition is a structural transparency gap rather than evidence of safety.
How it compares in its category
Automotive UV protectants span a wide spectrum: some brands disclose silicone-only formulations, others use wax blends, and a few publish VOC and chemical inventories. 303's market position as a premium product does not correlate with disclosed safety data; comparable alternatives from brands with ingredient transparency or low-VOC certifications offer equivalent protection with clearer hazard profiles.
If you buy it
Apply in well-ventilated areas to minimize inhalation of solvent vapors. Avoid contact with eyes and skin; wash hands after use. Reapply every 3-6 months depending on UV exposure and weather. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Do not apply to steering wheel or brake pedal surfaces where grip is safety-critical.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvent off-gassing
Polymer-based coatings typically contain aliphatic hydrocarbons as carriers. 303 does not publish VOC content or low-VOC certification; indoor or closed-space application could expose users to respiratory irritants, particularly with poor ventilation.
Skin and eye irritation from undisclosed surfactants or additives
Formulations of this type often include emulsifiers and wetting agents not listed on consumer-facing labels. Direct contact risk is low during normal application, but splash exposure could cause irritation; no safety data sheet appears publicly available.
Polymer coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Over time, UV-exposed polymer coatings can fragment and shed microparticles onto surfaces touched by hands or inhaled during application of subsequent coats. The polymer base type is undisclosed, so durability and degradation risk cannot be assessed precisely.
Heavy metals in UV absorber additives
Modern UV absorbers are typically organic (benzotriazole, hindered amine light stabilizers) rather than heavy-metal salts, and no recalls or warnings for 303 exist on record. However, the brand does not disclose additive sources, leaving this unverified.
Accidental ingestion risk from residue on high-touch surfaces
If applied to areas children or pets contact frequently (dashboard, steering wheel), incomplete curing or reapplication could leave residue transferable to mouth. The product is not food-safe and overdose of aliphatic hydrocarbons or polymers could cause gastrointestinal distress.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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