Moment · Waterproof Personal Electronics
Moment Thin Case with MagSafe for iPhone 12
Unlikely PFAS risk, but brand offers no transparency on materials.
Moment cases typically use polycarbonate or thermoplastic urethane, materials not inherently dependent on PFAS. No public PFAS disclosures or certifications available from the brand.
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polycarbonate or TPU plastic shell
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
Moment's case uses polycarbonate (hard shell) or thermoplastic urethane (TPU, flexible layer), both common in phone protection. Polycarbonate is brittle but rigid; TPU is impact-absorbent. Neither material is known to leach heavy metals or problematic plasticizers under normal use (room temperature, no heat exposure or prolonged contact with solvents). Both are stable polymers with minimal off-gassing at consumer use conditions.
The brand's record and disclosure
Moment does not publicly disclose material safety certifications, third-party testing for chemicals, or PFAS sourcing policy. This is typical for phone accessory makers, which rarely undergo chemical transparency scrutiny. No recalls or safety controversies involving Moment cases have been publicly documented. Brand silence reflects industry norm, not proven risk.
How it compares in its category
Phone cases occupy a low-risk middle ground: unlike cookware or food storage, they have no food contact and minimal skin contact. Moment's polycarbonate/TPU approach is identical to OtterBox, Spigen, and Apple's own cases. Cases with metallic finishes or heavy dyes pose slightly higher risk of surface metal migration, but Moment's minimalist design suggests lower exposure potential.
If you buy it
Store and use at room temperature; avoid prolonged heat exposure (car dashboards, direct sun >6 hours) which accelerates any minor polymer degradation. Replace if casing cracks or becomes sticky (sign of degradation). Wash hands after extended handling if you have sensitive skin, though chemical transfer risk is minimal. No special maintenance needed beyond occasional wipe with damp cloth.
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.”
BPA/BPS in polycarbonate
Modern polycarbonate phone cases do not intentionally use BPA as a plasticizer (bisphenol A was phased out in consumer electronics after ~2010). BPS alternatives are similarly regulated. No evidence of BPA leaching from polycarbonate cases under normal conditions.
Phthalates in TPU
Some TPU formulations historically used phthalate plasticizers for flexibility. Moment does not disclose TPU sourcing. Skin contact with phone cases is minimal and intermittent, limiting exposure risk even if phthalates are present.
Heavy metal pigments in dyes or coatings
Moment's case uses simple black/white/clear finishes with no reported toxic dye history. Risk is lowest for uncolored or single-color cases. No testing on record; hazard level reflects product design rather than confirmed safety.
Polymer degradation and microparticle release
Polycarbonate and TPU can degrade over years if exposed to UV light or heat, potentially shedding microscopic plastic particles. Phone cases typically last 2-3 years before replacement, limiting long-term exposure. This is a general plastic durability issue, not specific to Moment.
Off-gassing (VOCs)
Polycarbonate and TPU are stable at room temperature with minimal volatile organic compound release. New cases may have slight plastic odor (styrene or similar residuals) for hours to days; this dissipates and poses no documented health risk.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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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