PFAS score
Catalyst · Waterproof Phone Cases
Griffin Survivor + Catalyst for iPhone 5/5s/SE
Lower PFAS concern; typical phone case materials carry minimal inherent PFAS risk.
Griffin's Catalyst cases for iPhone are rigid protective shells using polycarbonate and TPU, standard polymer materials not typically formulated with PFAS. The brand makes no PFAS claims and provides no relevant disclosures. No public lab testing or recalls exist for this product line. Phone cases are a lower-risk category overall.
The safe swap
Trident
Trident Cyclops Hard Case Cover 5.5" Built-in Screen Protector Iphone
75/100 safety
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Polycarbonate and TPU (thermoplastic urethane) shell
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 75% 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.
Safer alternatives in Waterproof Phone Cases
Trident
Cyclops Hard Case Cover 5.5" Built-in Screen Protector Iphone
Hard polycarbonate or TPU case with built-in glass/plastic screen protector
Lower-concern phone case; no PFAS-prone materials flagged, but Trident makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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