43Poor

CAT Review, Is CAT 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, CAT averages Poor (43/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

Nyan Cat Waterproof Phone Protector Y2k Case Keep It Dry Swim Iphone

CAT

Nyan Cat Waterproof Phone Protector Y2k Case Keep It Dry Swim Iphone

Unspecified plastic/polymer with waterproof coating

PFAS Grade45Poor
Overall Grade5Bad
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Waterproof coating composition (undisclosed)

The coating is not identified by the manufacturer. Waterproof finishes on consumer phone…

20
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Polymer base leaching (unspecified plastic type)

The plastic or polymer material itself is not specified. If the base is a recycled or…

70
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Coating degradation and microparticles

Waterproof coatings on budget phone cases commonly degrade, flake, or peel with regular…

45
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Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing

Unidentified plastic and coating materials may off-gas volatile compounds when new or…

70

Skip. Waterproof coating composition undisclosed, PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Underwater Cat Tough Phone Case for iPhone 717 Pro Max Glossy Dual Layer Shockproof Ocean Animal Protective Cover Gift f

CAT

Underwater Cat Tough Phone Case for iPhone 717 Pro Max Glossy Dual Layer Shockproof Ocean Animal Protective Cover Gift f

TPU or silicone dual-layer with unspecified waterproof coating

PFAS Grade45Poor
Overall Grade33Poor
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PFAS

Waterproof water-repellent coating coatings may contain undisclosed fluorinated or…

70

TPU/silicone base layer degradation

Prolonged UV exposure or heat can cause TPU to yellow, soften, and potentially release…

70
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Microplastic shedding

Mechanical wear of the case surface can release small TPU/silicone particles, especially…

70

Skip until coating transparency improves.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Icat Dri Cat Underwater Case for iPhone

CAT

Icat Dri Cat Underwater Case for iPhone

Plastic (polycarbonate or TPU) with waterproof coating

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade28Poor
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PFAS

Waterproof coatings often include plasticizers, resins, and hydrophobic polymers beyond…

70
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Coating degradation and microplastic shedding

Repeated thermal cycling, UV exposure, and abrasion will eventually degrade the…

70
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Contact dermatitis from coating or adhesives

Some users report skin irritation from prolonged contact with phone-case coatings, likely…

70

Waterproof case coating unspecified; PFAS risk unclear without material details.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tabby Cat with Flowers by Nene Thomas iPhone 15 Plus Waterproof Case

CAT

Tabby Cat with Flowers by Nene Thomas iPhone 15 Plus Waterproof Case

TPU/silicone blend with unspecified waterproof coating

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade10Bad
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Waterproof coating leaching (fluorinated compounds)

Unspecified waterproof topcoat in phone cases typically contains fluorinated polymers…

20
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TPU degradation and off-gassing

TPU can slowly degrade with UV exposure and heat, releasing volatile organic compounds…

70

Silicone degradation under stress

Silicone in blended cases can become tacky or sticky after prolonged exposure to body…

70
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Microplastic shedding from coating wear

As the waterproof coating and TPU surface wear with daily use, microscopic fragments may…

70

Skip. Waterproof phone case coating likely contains PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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