Google Review, Is Google Non-Toxic?
Google averages 79 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 16 Google products graded as of November 2026, and 14 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Google 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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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Does Google have PFAS, by category
Which Google products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Copper conductors, PVC or TPE jacket
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PVC or TPE jacket degradation with age and mechanical stress, PVC and TPE jackets degrade through normal use…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Nylon braided textile band
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Nylon textiles sometimes receive formaldehyde-based wrinkle or shrink-resist finishes.…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Elastomer band, likely silicone or TPE
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial or fungal growth on band material. Elastomer surfaces can harbor bacteria and fungi if not cleaned…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- USB cable with standard polymer jacketing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polymer jacketing degradation and off-gassing, PVC or TPE jackets can release volatile organic compounds…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- PVC or TPE cable jacket, copper wire
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Plasticizer leaching from PVC jacket. If cable uses PVC formulation, phthalates or other plasticizers are…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Silicone elastomer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Silicone oligomer leaching. Uncrosslinked oligomers in low-grade silicone can migrate to skin under heat or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- braided nylon fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Nylon fabrics are sometimes treated with formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Recycled polyester woven textile
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and colorant leaching. Recycled polyester textiles commonly use azo dyes, which can break down into…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Silicone watch band
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Allergen contact dermatitis (nickel, latex, colorant sensitivity). Silicone itself is hypoallergenic, but…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Wasserstein 26 ft Pogo Pin Cable and Adapter Power Cable Compatible with Google Nest Cam Outdoor or Indoor
- Copper wire with standard plastic/rubber insulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Insulation degradation and electrical shock risk. Standard plastic or rubber insulation can crack or peel…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plastic connector/cable
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Electrical contact corrosion. Repeated insertion and removal of the connector can wear gold plating or…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Elastomer band
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Elastomer degradation and microparticle shedding. Long-term elastomer wear under sweat, friction, and UV…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- PVC/rubber cable
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PVC degradation and plasticizer leaching. Outdoor PVC cables can release plasticizers (phthalates are…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plastic housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Plastic housing UV and thermal degradation. Uncoated polycarbonate or ABS will become brittle and discolor…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Google products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Fluoroelastomer or silicone band with water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Water-resistant coating composition (unspecified). Google does not disclose the chemical identity of the…
- Fluoroelastomer sport band with waterproof coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic or material shedding under use. Fluoroelastomer bands are durable but may shed microscopic…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- titanium, stainless steel, sapphire crystal
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Band material variability
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Smart Ring 3 Silver / 9#19.1mm / Standard with 1 Charging Case
- Titanium alloy, sapphire crystal, stainless steel
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching (from stainless steel components)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Smart Ring Titan Rose Golden / 11#20.6mm
- Titanium alloy body with ceramic crown
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching from alloy components
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 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.
Google and PFAS, common questions
- Does Google have PFAS?
- Google averages 79 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 16 Google products graded as of November 2026, and 14 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Google non-toxic?
- Google USB-C to USB-C Cable is the highest-graded Google 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 Google products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Google products we have scored are Google USB-C to USB-C Cable, BlueBolt Braided Watch Band for Google Pixel Watch, Google Air Active Band, Large - Berry. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Google products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Google products we have scored are Google Pixel Watch Active Sport Band, Google Pixel Watch 3 Band. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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