PFAS score
Apple · Waterproof Phone Cases
TRE Series Waterproof Phone Case for Apple iPhone 13 Series
Skip until Apple discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
Apple's TRE Series case uses waterproof coatings to meet IP-grade standards, but the company does not publicly disclose the specific chemistry of these treatments.
The safe swap
Trident
Trident Cyclops Hard Case Cover 5.5" Built-in Screen Protector Iphone
75/100 safety
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Material
Polycarbonate/thermoplastic blend with proprietary waterproof coating (unspecified)
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
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
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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Trident
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⚠Risky category by default
Spigen
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TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) with MagSafe ring
Lower concern; TPU cases lack typical PFAS drivers, but Spigen discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Spigen
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Lower PFAS concern, rigid phone case with no water-resistant or anti-stain treatment typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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