Apple Review, Is Apple Non-Toxic?
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.
Across 4 graded products, Apple averages Good (74/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Apple Good or better, safest first
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro TechWoven Case with MagSafe
Woven textile (likely polyester/nylon blend) with elastomer accents
Heavy metals
Elastomer (rubber-like) corner reinforcements can contain cadmium or lead as colorants or…
Microplastic shedding from woven fiber
Synthetic fiber phone cases can shed microfibers during use or washing, adding to…
Lower concern. Textile case unlikely to contain PFAS; no water-repellent coating treatment evident.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Apple
Beats iPhone 17 Pro Max Rugged Case with MagSafe and Camera Control
Polymer blend (likely polycarbonate or TPE), metal accents
Polymer degradation over time
Polycarbonate and TPE can become brittle or sticky after 2-3 years of UV exposure and…
Microplastic shedding from wear
Any polymer case will shed microscopic particles over years of friction and abrasion; the…
Lower concern; no PFAS-typical treatment claims, but no public disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max TechWoven Case with MagSafe
Woven fabric blend, MagSafe magnets
Nickel leaching from MagSafe magnets
Neodymium magnets are typically nickel-plated for corrosion resistance. Skin contact with…
No PFAS risk signals identified; standard case materials
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Apple
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone
Thermoplastic urethane (TPU) or silicone rubber with proprietary waterproof coating
PFAS
Waterproof phone cases almost universally rely on Teflon-family coating-based or…
TPU or silicone elastomer degradation under UV and heat
Extended exposure to sunlight or high temperatures can cause TPU/silicone to crack…
Allergic contact dermatitis from case material or processing residues
Silicone and TPU can retain manufacturing residues or accelerators (e.g., tin compounds…
Seal failure and liquid ingress if gaskets degrade
Phone case waterproof seals rely on o-rings and gasket materials that can harden or crack…
Skip until Body Glove discloses waterproof coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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