Domo Sports Grass · Artificial Turf & Grass
Xtreme Play Turf Colors
Skip until Domo discloses PFAS-status of coatings and dyes.
Xtreme Play Turf is synthetic grass with unspecified water and stain-resistant treatments typical of artificial turf. Brand provides no PFAS disclosure; coatings and colorants remain undisclosed.
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Material
synthetic turf with unspecified coating/dyes
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
furniture 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
Xtreme Play Turf Colors is synthetic turf (polyethylene or polypropylene fibers) with unspecified colorant dyes and a protective coating system. The coating composition is not publicly documented by Domo, meaning you cannot assess whether it contains PFAS, heavy metal pigments, or volatile organic compounds that off-gas into outdoor air and soil. Synthetic turf products in this category typically use either water-based or solvent-based dyes and weatherproofing treatments; the choice affects both air quality during and after installation and leaching risk into ground.
The brand's record and disclosure
Domo Sports Grass has not published material safety data sheets, PFAS declarations, or third-party certifications (e.g., GreenGuard, Cradle to Cradle) accessible to consumers for this product line. The brand's silence on coating and dye chemistry is standard in the synthetic turf industry but represents a significant transparency gap. No recalls or regulatory actions specific to Domo turf products are on record, but absence of disclosure is not absence of risk.
How it compares in its category
Synthetic turf sits at the middle-to-lower end of transparency compared to premium brands (e.g., some European manufacturers publish PFAS testing), and higher than truly opaque suppliers. Most synthetic turf products carry similar undisclosed coating risks; however, competitors in the landscape/recreational segment increasingly publish PFAS and heavy metal test reports in response to regulatory pressure. Choosing a brand with published test data is the category best practice Domo does not currently meet.
If you buy it
Request from Domo a material safety data sheet or coating composition statement before purchase; installation should occur in well-ventilated outdoor conditions to minimize inhalation of volatile emissions during curing (typically 48-72 hours). Keep children and pets off the turf for 24-48 hours post-installation. Inspect the surface periodically for coating degradation or discoloration (which may indicate UV breakdown or dye migration); replace sections showing visible wear within 7-10 years, as protective coatings degrade and leaching risk increases. Avoid pressure washing with hot water, as heat may accelerate coating breakdown.
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.”
Flame retardant additives (brominated or phosphorus-based)
Synthetic turf products often contain flame retardants in fibers or coatings to meet outdoor safety standards. Domo does not disclose whether brominated retardants (historically linked to bioaccumulation concerns) or phosphorus-based alternatives are used; no public testing data is available for this product.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing from coatings and dyes
Unspecified coating and dye systems typically release VOCs during installation and curing. These compounds contribute to outdoor air quality degradation and may pose inhalation risk during and shortly after installation, particularly in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces (e.g., covered play areas).
Heavy metal pigments in colorant dyes
Synthetic turf dyes may contain cadmium, lead, or other heavy metals to achieve vibrant colors, though this is less common in premium products. Domo has not disclosed pigment composition, so heavy metal content cannot be assessed; leaching risk into soil increases over time as coating degrades.
Coating degradation and secondary leaching over product lifespan
Synthetic turf coatings degrade under UV exposure and foot traffic; as protective layers thin, underlying dyes and additives may leach into soil and groundwater. No manufacturer lifespan or degradation rate data is publicly available for this product.
Microplastic shedding from fiber breakdown
Polyethylene and polypropylene fibers shed microparticles as they degrade under weathering and use; these enter soil and potentially groundwater. The rate and magnitude for Xtreme Play Turf Colors are unknown, as Domo does not publish durability or shedding studies.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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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