DiCAPac Review, Is DiCAPac Non-Toxic?
Across 2 graded products, DiCAPac averages Excellent (85/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 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 DiCAPac Good or better, best-graded first
DiCAPac
WP-S5 Waterproof Case for Small DSLR Cameras
Vinyl/PVC waterproof case
Gasket or seal degradation
Rubber or silicone seals in waterproof cases can harden, crack, or shrink over 3-5 years…
Mold or bacterial growth in sealed compartments
If the case is sealed while damp or stored in humid conditions, mold or bacteria can…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
DiCAPac
WP-S10 Marine Case for Camera
Polymer waterproof case
Seal degradation and water ingress
Rubber or silicone gaskets degrade over time or with UV exposure; loss of seal integrity…
Latch or hinge metal corrosion
Metal fasteners or hinges may corrode if exposed to salt water or stored in high-humidity…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
DiCAPac and PFAS, common questions
- Does DiCAPac have PFAS?
- We graded 2 DiCAPac products, averaging Excellent (85/100). 2 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is DiCAPac non-toxic?
- DiCAPac WP-S5 Waterproof Case for Small DSLR Cameras is the highest-graded DiCAPac 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 DiCAPac products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded DiCAPac products we have scored are DiCAPac WP-S5 Waterproof Case for Small DSLR Cameras, DiCAPac WP-S10 Marine Case for Camera. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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