PFAS score
Fabric Care Systems · Upholstered Furniture
Scotchgard Sun and Water Shield
Skip or contact 3M directly, historical PFAS use in Scotchgard makes this category a red flag without confirmation.
Scotchgard products have historically relied on fluorinated compounds, though formulations have evolved. 3M/Fabric Care Systems provides no public disclosure of PFAS-free status or composition for this furniture treatment.
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Material
Proprietary water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) fabric coating
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.
Vague safety claims only
Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.
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.
Safer alternatives in Upholstered Furniture
Greenguard
West Elm Andes Sofa 77
Upholstered seating with Greenguard certification
Lower PFAS concern for a certified upholstered sofa, though fabric treatment details remain undisclosed.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Greenguard
Ashley Hartmoor Ink Sofa
Upholstered fabric (composition not specified)
Greenguard Gold certification is positive but doesn't explicitly exclude PFAS, fabric stain resistance raises concern.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Crypton
Four Hands Augustine Sofa
Crypton fabric (proprietary stain/moisture-resistant textile treatment)
Lower concern: Crypton's PFAS-free claim is third-party verified; Augustine Sofa likely meets that standard.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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