Anker Review, Is Anker Non-Toxic?
Across 10 graded products, Anker averages Excellent (85/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 10 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
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.
Does Anker have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Anker Good or better, best-graded first
Anker
New Nylon USB-C to USB-C 100W Cable (10 ft, 2-Pack)
Nylon jacket with copper-alloy connectors
Nylon jacket degradation under heat or UV
Nylon jackets can become brittle and crack if exposed to sustained temperatures above 60C…
PVC or TPE insulation off-gassing at high power
The internal insulation layer (likely PVC or TPE) may release trace volatile compounds if…
Microplastic shedding from nylon jacket wear
Nylon jackets can shed microfibers if abraded repeatedly, though the quantity is…
Low risk. Nylon cable jacket has minimal PFAS concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Anker
6-ft Black Cable one_size
PVC or TPE cable jacket, copper wire
Phthalate plasticizers in PVC jacket
If the cable uses PVC (not TPE), it likely contains phthalates for flexibility. These are…
Jacket degradation and copper wire exposure
PVC and TPE jackets degrade over 2-5 years with heat, UV, or mechanical stress. Cracked…
Low risk. Standard USB charging cable without high-risk coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Anker
Zolo USB C to USB C Cable
USB-C connectors, copper/brass contacts, PVC or polyurethane jacket
Electrical safety and insulation integrity
Cheaper third-party USB-C cables have historically had substandard insulation; Anker's…
Low risk. Basic cable uses standard materials without obvious PFAS triggers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Anker
6-Foot Max Fast Charging USB-C to USB-C Cable, Black
Copper core with PVC/TPE jacket
Phthalate leaching from PVC
If the jacket is PVC-based, it may contain phthalates as plasticizers. Leaching risk is…
Electrical insulation degradation over time
Any PVC or TPE jacket degrades with age, UV exposure, and flexing. Older Anker USB cables…
Bacterial or mold growth in connector
The USB-C connector has internal surfaces that can accumulate dust, lint, or moisture if…
Low risk. Cable materials not typical PFAS sources.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Anker
USB-C to USB-C Cable 100W
PVC outer jacket, copper wire, standard polymer insulation
Phthalate plasticizers in PVC
Standard PVC formulations may contain phthalates as softeners, but exposure pathway for a…
Electrical safety and insulation integrity
Anker USB-C cables have been tested by independent reviewers and pass voltage/current…
Low risk. Standard cable materials lack inherent PFAS triggers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Anker
USB-C to USB-C Cable 2-Pack
PVC outer jacket, copper conductors, standard connectors
Copper conductor corrosion and oxidation
Exposed copper at connectors or from jacket damage can oxidize, reducing conductivity and…
Thermal degradation of PVC jacket
Prolonged exposure to heat (from device charging or ambient temperature) can soften PVC…
Microplastic shedding from jacket wear
PVC jackets can fragment over time with repeated bending and mechanical stress, shedding…
No PFAS-linked materials on record for this cable.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Anker
Braided Usb-c to Usb-c Cable (6ft, 60w) Black
Braided nylon/polyester jacket, copper wire core
Copper wire oxidation or corrosion
Copper conductors can oxidize over years if exposed to high humidity or salt air…
Electrical overheat or fire from damage
If the outer jacket is torn and internal wires contact metal objects or liquids…
Microplastic shedding from braid
Friction and UV exposure can cause nylon fibers to shed over years of use. This poses…
Low risk. Braided construction avoids PFAS-prone materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Anker
4-Pack New Nylon USB C to USB C Cable (3.3 ft 60W)
Nylon cable with standard connectors
Microplastic shedding from nylon jacket degradation
Nylon braiding can shed fibers if the jacket cracks or frays from mechanical stress. Risk…
Electrical safety from insulation breakdown
If the nylon jacket is cut or severely damaged, exposing internal conductors, accidental…
Low risk. Nylon cable avoids typical coating concerns.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Anker
Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable
Braided nylon outer, copper USB-C connectors
Microplastic shedding from braid
Nylon braided jackets can shed microscopic fibers if abraded repeatedly or if the braid…
Insulation breakdown under sustained heat or moisture
If the cable is stored in high humidity (above 80% RH) or exposed to repeated heat…
Low risk. Cable uses no known PFAS-prone materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Anker
MagGo Magnetic Case with Stand
TPU plastic shell, fabric/synthetic lining
TPU plasticizer leaching
TPU contains plasticizers to maintain flexibility; exposure to skin oils and heat can…
VOC off-gassing
New TPU cases can emit volatile organic compounds (solvents, plasticizers) for the first…
Microplastic shedding from wear
Prolonged flexing, dropping, or friction can degrade TPU over months to years…
Typical phone case, no known PFAS concerns, brand offers no disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Anker and PFAS, common questions
- Does Anker have PFAS?
- We graded 10 Anker products, averaging Excellent (85/100). 10 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Anker non-toxic?
- New Nylon USB-C to USB-C 100W Cable (10 ft, 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 New Nylon USB-C to USB-C 100W Cable (10 ft, 2-Pack), Anker 6-ft Black Cable one_size, Anker Zolo USB C to USB C Cable. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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