Maxima · Fishing Line & Fishing Tackle
Maxima Ultragreen Service Spool
Insufficient public data on PFAS content or material treatment.
Maxima Ultragreen Service Spool is a fishing line product with unclear material composition and no public PFAS disclosure. Without lab data or brand transparency, risk cannot be assessed reliably.
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Braided nylon fishing line or spool material
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
other 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
Maxima Ultragreen Service Spool is braided nylon monofilament or multifilament fishing line. Nylon (polyamide) is a synthetic polymer stable under normal conditions and does not leach harmful chemicals during typical fishing use at room temperature. The braided or spooled format means no ceramic coatings, enamels, or heat-exposure scenarios that would trigger degradation or fume release. Coloration (green dye) is standard industrial azo dye or acid dye common to fishing line; no lead or cadmium is expected in this application class.
The brand's record and disclosure
Maxima is a long-established fishing line manufacturer with no publicly documented safety recalls, compliance failures, or chemical disclosure controversies on record. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS treatment or content, nor do they advertise PFAS-free status, consistent with the broader fishing line industry's silence on this issue. No certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex, bluesign) are known to apply to this product line, which is typical for commodity fishing equipment. Transparency on PFAS or other chemical inputs remains absent.
How it compares in its category
Braided nylon fishing line is the standard material for this category and carries the same undisclosed PFAS profile as competitors (Berkley, SpiderWire, Suffix). There is no meaningful differentiation in chemical safety between brands at this price point. Ultragreen is not marketed as eco-certified or chemically transparent, placing it in the mainstream tier. Alternatives (fluorocarbon line, monofilament alternatives) do not eliminate PFAS concerns and introduce their own material trade-offs.
If you buy it
Nylon fishing line is safe for handling during casting, winding, and storage at room temperature. Avoid prolonged storage in direct sunlight, which can degrade nylon over years and weaken tensile strength, not release chemicals. Dispose of old spools responsibly; nylon is not biodegradable and will persist in landfills or waterways if discarded carelessly. Wash hands after handling if skin is sensitive to dyes, though reactions are rare. Replace the spool when line shows visible abrasion, discoloration, or loss of suppleness.
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.”
Azo dye skin sensitization
Green and other azo dyes in fishing line are not on record as causing contact dermatitis under normal handling. Risk is theoretical only for individuals with severe azo dye sensitivities (rare).
Microplastics from line degradation
Braided nylon may shed microscopic fibers during use or weathering, particularly if the line frays or is stored in UV light. This is an environmental concern if line enters waterways, but not a consumer health hazard during normal use.
Nylon leaching under thermal stress
Nylon does not leach additives during room-temperature storage or water exposure. Only extreme heat (above 250°C) would degrade nylon; this is not a realistic scenario for a fishing spool.
Heavy metal content (lead, cadmium)
No lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals are expected in modern nylon fishing line. Older vintages (pre-2000s) are no longer in circulation from this manufacturer.
PFAS in water-resistant treatment
PFAS compounds are commonly used in water-resistant polymers and may be present in nylon fishing line to enhance durability, but no test data or material disclosure from Maxima is publicly available to confirm or deny presence.
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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