Quantum Storage · Jewelry Cases & Organizers
Quantum Storage Systems 8-Compartment Small Parts Organizer QB200CS
Lower concern. Bare plastic parts organizer with no coatings flagged.
Quantum Storage QB200CS is a basic polypropylene compartment organizer with no water resistance, nonstick, or stain-resistant treatments that typically require PFAS. No brand disclosure on PFAS, but material and use case suggest minimal risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
polypropylene plastic compartments
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
The QB200CS uses polypropylene (PP) plastic for its compartments and structure. Polypropylene is a relatively inert thermoplastic that does not contain BPA or phthalates by default, and it resists leaching at room temperature. Since this is a dry small-parts organizer with no coating, glaze, or non-stick finish, there is no Teflon-type coating, ceramic degradation, or paint-based contamination risk typical of cookware.
The brand's record and disclosure
Quantum Storage Systems has no publicly documented safety controversies, recalls related to chemical leaching, or known failures in material disclosure for their polypropylene organizer lines. The brand does not publish explicit PFAS statements for this product category, which is typical for uncoated plastic storage; this silence does not indicate a problem, only that the product is not flagged as a source. No third-party certifications (e.g., FDA food-contact approval) are routinely claimed for this organizer model, nor are they necessary for non-food dry storage.
How it compares in its category
Polypropylene compartment organizers are industry-standard for small-parts storage and among the safest plastic choices for non-food applications. They outperform PVC alternatives (which can leach phthalates) and do not carry the off-gassing or degradation risks of cheaper polyethylene or acrylic bins. For dry fastener, craft, or hobby storage, PP organizers like this one represent a low-hazard baseline.
If you buy it
Store only dry items (screws, beads, hardware) to avoid any moisture entrapment that could degrade the plastic over years. Do not expose compartments to direct heat or sunlight for extended periods, as UV and warmth can make PP brittle. Inspect for cracks or stress whitening annually; discard if damage appears, as small fragments could become inhalation hazards in workshop environments. Polypropylene is non-toxic but not designed for food storage.
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.”
Microplastics from wear or degradation
Polypropylene can fragment if flexed repeatedly or exposed to UV light and heat. In a workshop environment with vibration or temperature cycling, small PP flakes could potentially shed into stored contents over many years, though risk is low for typical indoor dry storage.
BPA or phthalates
Polypropylene does not inherently contain BPA or phthalates. No reports of these chemicals leaching from Quantum Storage PP organizers exist in available safety databases.
Antimony or heavy-metal catalysts
Polypropylene manufacture can involve antimony trioxide as a catalyst. While residual antimony levels in food-contact PP are regulated and typically low, this product is not food-contact certified, and leaching risk during dry storage is negligible unless compartments are exposed to high heat or acidic contents.
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing
Polypropylene organizers do not off-gas formaldehyde or significant VOCs after manufacture. Unlike MDF furniture or foam-lined storage, this product does not carry off-gassing hazards in typical indoor use.
Sharp edges or stress-crack fragment hazards
Injection-molded polypropylene can develop sharp stress cracks if dropped or impacted, particularly along compartment walls. In a workshop with frequent handling, edges and fracture points could pose minor laceration or inhalation risk; inspect before use and handle with care.
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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