PFAS score
Tech21 · Waterproof Phone Cases
Tech21 FlexQuartz MagSafe + Cross-Body Apple iPhone 17e/16e/15/14/13 Bundle
Lower concern, but Tech21 provides no PFAS transparency on protective cases.
This iPhone case bundle uses TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) as its primary shell material, which is not inherently high-PFAS risk. However, Tech21 makes no public disclosure about PFAS in their material sourcing, coatings, or manufacturing, a common silence in the phone case category.
The safe swap
Trident
Trident Cyclops Hard Case Cover 5.5" Built-in Screen Protector Iphone
75/100 safety
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
TPU/thermoplastic polyurethane shell; MagSafe hardware (metal/plastic)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 68% 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 Waterproof Phone Cases
Trident
Cyclops Hard Case Cover 5.5" Built-in Screen Protector Iphone
Hard polycarbonate or TPU case with built-in glass/plastic screen protector
Lower-concern phone case; no PFAS-prone materials flagged, but Trident makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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