PFAS score
Catalyst · Waterproof Phone Cases
iPhone 14 Pro Waterproof Case
Skip until Catalyst discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
Catalyst's iPhone 14 Pro case uses durable elastomer materials but does not disclose how its waterproofing is achieved. Waterproof phone cases typically rely on water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coatings, historically PFAS-based, though some brands now use PFAS-free alternatives.
The safe swap
Trident
Trident Cyclops Hard Case Cover 5.5" Built-in Screen Protector Iphone
75/100 safety
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Material
Silicone/rubber exterior, likely water-repellent coating-treated seals/edges
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 42% 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
Spigen
iPhone 17 Series MagFit Case
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) with MagSafe ring
Lower concern; TPU cases lack typical PFAS drivers, but Spigen discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Spigen
Liquid Air Mag MagSafe Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
TPU thermoplastic polyurethane shell, polycarbonate back
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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