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Do Griffin waterproof phone cases have PFAS?

The verdict
Griffin waterproof phone cases average 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 4 Griffin waterproof phone cases graded as of October 2026, level with the 85 out of 100 median for the 31 other waterproof phone cases brands graded alongside it.
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Griffin waterproof phone cases average Excellent on our four-band scale. 4 of the 4 we graded are worth buying. That is above 52% of the waterproof phone cases brands we grade.

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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100ExcellentPFAS grade
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  • Heavy metals

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Survivor Strong for iPhone 11 Pro GIP-023

85ExcellentPFAS grade
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85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Polycarbonate shell
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  • Polycarbonate/thermoplastic
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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Better waterproof phone cases from other brands

Graded higher than the Griffin average of 85.

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Flaxstic Compostable Phone Case

100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ MADE SAFE✓ EWG Verified
  • Flax fiber and plant-based resin blend, compostable
  • A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
  • Coating degradation and durability over time

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ MADE SAFE✓ Cradle to Cradle Certified
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  • A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
  • Thermal degradation and warping

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Amazon.com: Pela: IPhone Case

100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ Made SAFE Certified
  • Plant-based bioplastic (compostable blend)
  • A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
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The same question, asked of the other waterproof phone cases brands

Best average grade first. Griffin averages 85.

See every Griffin product we grade on the Griffin brand page, or the full waterproof phone cases ranking.