Dakine Review, Is Dakine Non-Toxic?
Across 4 graded products, Dakine 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.
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.
Worth buying from Dakine Good or better, best-graded first
Dakine
Indy Hot Wax 3-Pack
Paraffin/mineral wax blend (ski/snowboard wax)
PFAS
Many ski waxes historically contained Teflon-type coating or fluorinated hydrocarbons for…
Thermal decomposition volatiles
Paraffin wax heated above 150C may off-gas alkanes and low-molecular hydrocarbons. Ski…
Lower PFAS risk for this wax type; ask Dakine about water-repellent coating additives.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Dakine
Indy Hot Wax
Hydrocarbon-based ski/snowboard wax
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) during ironing
Heating hydrocarbon wax releases minor volatile hydrocarbons; risk is low at normal…
Thermal burn risk during application
Ski wax irons reach 150-170°C and pose standard heat-contact burn hazard; no specific…
Microplastic or particle shedding into snow/waterways
Hydrocarbon wax inevitably sheds microscopic particles into snow during use…
Wax products carry low inherent PFAS risk; no public safety concerns for this brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Dakine
High Octane Rub On Wax
Hydrocarbon wax blend
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) during application
Hydrocarbon waxes may release trace volatile components when friction-heated on skis.…
Respiratory irritation from inhalation during application
Indoor waxing in confined spaces could produce localized hydrocarbon vapor; ventilation…
Ski wax with no known PFAS markers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Dakine
Race Run Spray On Wax
Spray-on wax coating, formulation undisclosed
Solvent and propellant inhalation (VOC exposure)
Spray-on wax products universally contain volatile organic compounds and pressurized…
PFAS
Spray-on waxes designed for water repellency often rely on fluorinated compounds or newer…
Microparticle or aerosol deposition on skin and respiratory tract
Spray application creates fine aerosol particles that settle on skin, lungs, and…
Allergen or sensitization potential from undisclosed additives
Fragrance, preservatives, or dyes may be present in the spray formulation to improve…
Skip. Spray wax formulation opaque; potential water or stain repellent chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dakine and PFAS, common questions
- Does Dakine have PFAS?
- We graded 4 Dakine products, averaging Good (74/100). 3 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Dakine non-toxic?
- Dakine Indy Hot Wax 3-Pack is the highest-graded Dakine 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 Dakine products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Dakine products we have scored are Dakine Indy Hot Wax 3-Pack, Dakine Indy Hot Wax, Dakine High Octane Rub On Wax. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Dakine products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Dakine products we have scored are Dakine Race Run Spray On Wax. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →