Griffin Review, Is Griffin Non-Toxic?
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Across 4 graded products, Griffin averages Good (63/100). 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.
Worth buying from Griffin Good or better, safest first
Griffin
Survivor Case with Belt Clip for Apple iPhone 4/4S GB01902
Polycarbonate, silicone, TPE
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Molded polycarbonate and TPE can emit trace VOCs during the first days to weeks after…
Lower concern phone case.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Griffin
Survivor Strong for iPhone 11 Pro GIP-023
TPU, polycarbonate, recycled plastic
Heavy metals
Polycarbonate and TPU casings may contain trace heavy metals (cadmium, lead) in pigments…
VOC off-gassing (polycarbonate/TPU)
New polycarbonate and TPU products may release minor volatile compounds (odor) during the…
Phone case materials lower concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Griffin
Survivor iPhone Gb36203
Polycarbonate shell with proprietary waterproof/drop-protective coating
PFAS
Griffin does not disclose the waterproof/protective coating formulation. PFAS compounds…
Coating degradation and microparticles
Proprietary coatings can degrade with age, UV exposure, or repeated flexing. If coating…
Chemical off-gassing or odor
New cases may emit odor from coating or adhesive curing; Griffin cases are reported…
Protective case coating unspecified; Griffin discloses no PFAS position.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Griffin
Survivor Waterproof And Catalyst For Iphone 5/ 5s - 4 Colors
Polycarbonate/thermoplastic with waterproof coating
BPA & bisphenols
Polycarbonate in phone cases can release BPA under heat, UV exposure, or contact with…
PFAS
Waterproof phone case coatings almost universally contain fluorinated polymers (PFAS) for…
Coating degradation and secondary leaching
Polycarbonate waterproof cases are subject to wear, peeling, and cracking over time…
Phthalates
The thermoplastic rubber gaskets and shock-absorbing elements may contain phthalates as…
Skip. Waterproof phone cases often contain PFAS; Griffin provides no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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