Griffin Review, Is Griffin Non-Toxic?
Griffin averages 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 4 Griffin products graded as of October 2026, and all 4 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Griffin 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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Does Griffin have PFAS, by category
Which Griffin products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- TPU, polycarbonate, recycled plastic
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Polycarbonate and TPU casings may contain trace heavy metals (cadmium, lead) in pigments…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polycarbonate, silicone, TPE
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing. Molded polycarbonate and TPE can emit trace VOCs during the…
- Polycarbonate shell
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Degradation of mechanical seals over time. Gaskets and snap closures can degrade with thermal cycling and UV…
- Polycarbonate/thermoplastic
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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Griffin and PFAS, common questions
- Does Griffin have PFAS?
- Griffin averages 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 4 Griffin products graded as of October 2026, and all 4 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Griffin non-toxic?
- Griffin Survivor Strong for iPhone 11 Pro GIP-023 is the highest-graded Griffin 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 Griffin products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Griffin products we have scored are Griffin Survivor Strong for iPhone 11 Pro GIP-023, Griffin Survivor Case with Belt Clip for Apple iPhone 4/4S GB01902, Griffin Survivor iPhone Gb36203. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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