Case-Mate Review, Is Case-Mate Non-Toxic?
Case-Mate averages 81 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 12 Case-Mate products graded as of November 2026, and 11 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Case-Mate 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 Case-Mate have PFAS, by category
Which Case-Mate products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
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Amazon Essentials Case-Mate Waterproof 2L Dry Bag With Built-In Phone Pouch Phone Pouch With Strap
- Vinyl/PVC
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics. Over many years of UV exposure or mechanical stress, vinyl can fragment into fine particles.…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plastic
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Plastic composition and leaching (unspecified polymer). The manufacturer does not disclose whether the pouch…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- TPU/rubber
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics. Extended UV exposure or repeated flexing may cause microscopic TPU fragments to shed…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polyurethane
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polyurethane degradation and microparticle shedding. Polyurethane can degrade under UV exposure or extreme…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Case-Mate
Amazon Essentials Case-Mate - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch/Case [Touchscreen Compat
- Waterproofed plastic/TPU
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalates, TPU formulations may include phthalate-based plasticizers to achieve flexibility; Case-Mate does…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plastic
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalates. If the pouch is made from standard flexible PVC (common in waterproof pouches), it may contain…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plastic pouch
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols. Case-Mate does not specify the exact plastic type or disclose BPA/BPS status for this…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Synthetic polymer pouch, material not fully described
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalates. If the pouch is made from flexible PVC, phthalate plasticizers may be present. Risk is minimal…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polyurethane or synthetic fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polyurethane degradation and plasticizer migration. Polyurethane can degrade over years if exposed to UV…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Pouch
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Thermoplastic material degradation (PVC/TPE). Long-term UV exposure or storage in high heat may cause the…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Unspecified fabric/plastic
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Coating or adhesive leachables (unspecified). If the pouch uses laminated fabric (polyester + TPU) or welded…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Case-Mate products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Synthetic fabric with unspecified waterproof coating/treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. The waterproof coating chemistry is not disclosed. Fluorinated water-repellents have historically been…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- PVC outer jacket, copper conductors, standard connectors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Copper conductor corrosion and oxidation
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
- Nylon jacket with copper-alloy connectors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nylon jacket degradation under heat or UV
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Case-Mate and PFAS, common questions
- Does Case-Mate have PFAS?
- Case-Mate averages 81 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 12 Case-Mate products graded as of November 2026, and 11 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Case-Mate non-toxic?
- Amazon Essentials Case-Mate Waterproof 2L Dry Bag With Built-In Phone Pouch Phone Pouch With Strap is the highest-graded Case-Mate 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 Case-Mate products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Case-Mate products we have scored are Amazon Essentials Case-Mate Waterproof 2L Dry Bag With Built-In Phone Pouch Phone Pouch With Strap, Case Mate Waterproof Floating Pouch, Case Mate Waterproof Phone Case-Wavy Pink Sparkle. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Case-Mate products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Case-Mate products we have scored are Case-Mate Waterproof Phone Bucket Bag. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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