Demon Review, Is Demon Non-Toxic?
Across 7 graded products, Demon averages Good (72/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 5 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 Demon Good or better, best-graded first
Demon
Orange Warm Block Snowboard Wax
Paraffin or mineral wax blend
Heavy metals
Orange colorants in wax blocks may contain trace lead, cadmium, or chromium oxides…
Skin sensitization from fragrance or additives
Warm-block formulations may include fragrance esters or terpenes to improve glide…
Thermal burn hazard during application
Iron or heat-gun contact (not the wax itself) poses burn risk, particularly to hands or…
Lower concern. Standard snowboard wax without known PFAS triggers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Demon
Universal Block Snowboard Wax
Paraffin and hydrocarbon wax blend
Inhalation exposure (dust/fumes from application)
Scraping wax or applying with a hot iron can generate dust particles and minor VOC…
VOC off-gassing from storage or transport
Paraffin blends may emit low levels of volatile organic compounds if stored at high…
Snowboard wax typically lower PFAS concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Demon
Team Wax Universal Snowboard Wax
Hydrocarbon paraffin wax blend
Inhalation of paraffin particulates during heating
Iron-on or heat-gun application can aerosolize fine paraffin dust. Acute exposure risk is…
Environmental persistence if washed into water
Hydrocarbon paraffin is slowly biodegradable and not acutely toxic to aquatic life.…
Base material oxidation and rancidity over time
Hydrocarbon paraffin can slowly oxidize if stored improperly (heat, light, oxygen…
Snowboard wax without known PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Demon
Modified Hydrocarbon Wax
hydrocarbon wax
Additive composition (unknown)
The term 'modified' indicates additives not disclosed by Demon. Possible inclusions…
Thermal degradation at high heat
Hydrocarbon waxes soften or degrade above 150-200°C depending on grade. Use below…
Hydrocarbon wax is inherently lower concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Demon
Warm Snowboard Wax
hydrocarbon wax blend (paraffin/synthetic base)
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) / wax fumes
Hydrocarbon waxes release minimal vapor at room temperature, but iron-application methods…
Microplastic or particulate shedding
As wax degrades on the board over repeated runs, fine particles may shed into snow. The…
Ingestion risk (accidental or child exposure)
Paraffin wax is non-toxic in small amounts and is Food & Drug Administration approved as…
Snowboard wax typically lower PFAS risk; no confirmation needed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Demon
United All Season Ski & Snowboard Speed Wax Kit
Hydrocarbon ski wax blend with unknown water-repellent treatment
PFAS
All-season ski wax marketed with hydrophobic claims typically incorporates fluorinated…
Hydrocarbon inhalation during application
Applying warm or hot wax in enclosed spaces can release mineral oil vapors and fine…
Thermal decomposition of fluorine additives
If fluorocarbon compounds are present in the water-repellent layer, heating wax during…
Skip; ski wax formulation and water-repellent treatment unspecified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Demon
Blue Cold Snowboard Wax
hydrocarbon wax blend with water-repellent treatment
PFAS
Brand does not disclose the water-repellent additive. Fluorinated treatments are common…
Inhalation of wax dust and aerosols
Application by rubbing or heating generates fine wax particles and volatile organic…
Thermal degradation and fume release
If wax is applied with heat tools or exposed to high friction, hydrocarbon waxes can…
No public PFAS data. Wax type and water-repellent treatment unspecified by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Demon and PFAS, common questions
- Does Demon have PFAS?
- We graded 7 Demon products, averaging Good (72/100). 5 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Demon non-toxic?
- Demon Orange Warm Block Snowboard Wax is the highest-graded Demon 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 Demon products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Demon products we have scored are Demon Orange Warm Block Snowboard Wax, Demon Universal Block Snowboard Wax, Demon Team Wax Universal Snowboard Wax. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Demon products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Demon products we have scored are Demon Blue Cold Snowboard Wax, Demon United All Season Ski & Snowboard Speed Wax Kit. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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