Anker Review, Is Anker Non-Toxic?
Anker averages 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 Anker products graded as of November 2026, and all 10 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Anker grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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Does Anker have PFAS, by category
Which Anker products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- PVC outer jacket, copper conductors, standard connectors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Copper conductor corrosion and oxidation. Exposed copper at connectors or from jacket damage can oxidize…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- USB-C connectors, copper/brass contacts, PVC or polyurethane jacket
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Electrical safety and insulation integrity. Cheaper third-party USB-C cables have historically had…
- Nylon jacket with copper-alloy connectors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nylon jacket degradation under heat or UV. Nylon jackets can become brittle and crack if exposed to sustained…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- TPU plastic shell, fabric/synthetic lining
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- TPU plasticizer leaching, TPU contains plasticizers to maintain flexibility; exposure to skin oils and heat…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Nylon cable with standard connectors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding from nylon jacket degradation. Nylon braiding can shed fibers if the jacket cracks or…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Copper core with PVC/TPE jacket
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalate leaching from PVC. If the jacket is PVC-based, it may contain phthalates as plasticizers. Leaching…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- PVC or TPE cable jacket, copper wire
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalate plasticizers in PVC jacket. If the cable uses PVC (not TPE), it likely contains phthalates for…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Braided nylon/polyester jacket, copper wire core
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Copper wire oxidation or corrosion. Copper conductors can oxidize over years if exposed to high humidity or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- PVC outer jacket, copper wire, standard polymer insulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalate plasticizers in PVC. Standard PVC formulations may contain phthalates as softeners, but exposure…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Braided nylon outer, copper USB-C connectors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding from braid. Nylon braided jackets can shed microscopic fibers if abraded repeatedly or…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Anker sells
- Copper conductors, PVC or TPE jacket
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PVC or TPE jacket degradation with age and mechanical stress
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plastic housing, metal contacts, standard automotive charger components
- Plastic housing leaching (thermal stress)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Standard copper/PVC power cable
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Electrical safety and insulation integrity
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Anker and PFAS, common questions
- Does Anker have PFAS?
- Anker averages 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 Anker products graded as of November 2026, and all 10 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Anker non-toxic?
- Anker USB-C to USB-C Cable 2-Pack is the highest-graded Anker product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Anker products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Anker products we have scored are Anker USB-C to USB-C Cable 2-Pack, Anker Zolo USB C to USB C Cable, New Nylon USB-C to USB-C 100W Cable (10 ft, 2-Pack). That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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