Samsung · Waterproof Phone Chargers & Cables
Samsung 25W Power Adapter
Lower concern. No known PFAS applications in standard power adapters.
Power adapters rarely use PFAS-containing materials. Samsung does not disclose PFAS details, but the product category carries minimal inherent risk. No lab data available to confirm or refute presence.
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Plastic housing, internal electronics
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 Samsung 25W Power Adapter housing is injection-molded plastic (typically flame-retardant polycarbonate or ABS) surrounding internal metal components and circuitry. The plastic housing contains additives for flame resistance and electrical safety compliance, which is standard for all mains-powered devices. No lead, cadmium, or soft-PVC materials are known to be used in Samsung power adapter housings based on available compliance data.
The brand's record and disclosure
Samsung has not made explicit public statements on PFAS use in power adapters specifically, though the company maintains broad environmental and chemical management policies covering manufacturing. Samsung power adapters routinely pass CE, FCC, and RoHS compliance standards, which restrict lead and cadmium but do not address brominated flame retardants or PFAS. No recalls or chemical safety incidents are on record for this adapter model related to leaching or off-gassing hazards.
How it compares in its category
Power adapters as a category carry minimal chemical hazard risk compared to cookware, cosmetics, or textiles because they are external, non-food-contact devices with limited skin or inhalation exposure pathways. Samsung's adapter conforms to mainstream international electrical safety standards equivalent to other major brands (Apple, Anker, etc.); no substantive material or design differences elevate or reduce risk versus competitors.
If you buy it
Use the adapter with its original cable and avoid prolonged contact with skin, especially in warm environments. Do not disassemble, modify, or expose the adapter to moisture or mechanical stress, as this can compromise electrical insulation. Replace the adapter if the cable or housing shows damage, cracks, or discoloration. Store in a cool, dry location and keep away from children and pets to prevent accidental ingestion of small components.
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.”
Brominated flame retardants in housing plastic
The plastic enclosure likely contains flame retardant additives for electrical safety compliance; brominated compounds or phosphorus-based retardants are common in consumer electronics housings but are not known to leach under normal use conditions.
Heavy metals in solder or internal circuitry
RoHS compliance standards mandate absence of lead in solder since 2006. Samsung adapters meet these standards, and no documented leaching incidents from internal electronics have been reported for this product line.
Thermal degradation and fume release during use
Power adapters operate at modest temperatures (typically under 50°C externally) well below the decomposition threshold of plastics; no thermal fume hazard is established or reported for this device.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing
New electronics may emit trace VOCs during initial use as residual manufacturing solvents evaporate; this is transient and typical of all new plastic-housed devices but poses negligible health risk in open-air use.
Electrical safety and insulation integrity
Samsung adapters pass electrical safety certification (UL, CE); no defects in insulation or short-circuit hazards are known to be endemic to this model, though physical damage voids safety guarantees.
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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