Griot's Garage Review, Is Griot's Garage Non-Toxic?
Across 9 graded products, Griot's Garage averages Good (53/100). 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.
Does Griot's Garage have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Griot's Garage Good or better, best-graded first
Griot's Garage
Griot's Interior Detailer
water-based detergent/cleaner concentrate
Surfactant irritation (skin and eye contact)
Water-based detergent concentrates typically contain anionic or noniionic surfactants…
Microbial growth in diluted solution
Water-based concentrate products left in diluted form over weeks may develop bacterial or…
Cleaner has no known PFAS risk factors typical for this type.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Griot's Garage
Griot's Leather Care Spray
Flaxseed oil base, leather conditioning
Fragrance allergens / undisclosed ingredients
Flaxseed oil-based sprays often contain fragrance or essential oils to mask oil odor.…
Propellant inhalation (spray format)
Aerosol propellants (typically hydrocarbons or CO2) carry low acute risk but repeated…
Skin irritation from oil residue or emulsifiers
Direct skin contact with undiluted spray or spray drift may cause minor irritation…
Oil-based leather care typically avoids fluorochemicals.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Griot's Garage
Ceramic Vinyl & Rubber Protectant
Ceramic and rubber protectant coating, unspecified formulation
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvent inhalation
Spray-applied protectants typically contain volatile solvents to deliver and dry the…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Ceramic coatings on flexible substrates (vinyl, rubber) can crack, peel, or shed…
Undisclosed water or soil repellent chemistry
Many vinyl and fabric protectants historically relied on PFAS-based water repellents.…
Sensitization or dermal irritation from uncertified surfactants
Without ingredient transparency, surfactants used to suspend the ceramic particles and…
Skip due to hidden formula and absent PFAS disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Griot's Garage
Vinyl & Rubber Dressing
Silicone-based vinyl and rubber dressing, composition unspecified
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing
Silicone-based dressings typically rely on solvent carriers (often aliphatic hydrocarbons…
Skin and eye irritant potential
Undisclosed surfactants or conditioning additives in silicone dressings can cause mild…
Teflon-type coating (Teflon) presence
Some silicone dressings include Teflon-type coating for enhanced durability and shine…
Fungal or bacterial growth if stored improperly
Water-free silicone formulations are resistant to microbial contamination, but if the…
Too little disclosure, composition unclear, PFAS exposure unknown.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Griot's Garage
Trim & Detail Coating
Proprietary coating/sealant for trim detailing
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvent off-gassing
Automotive trim coatings in this category typically contain organic solvents (aliphatic…
Skin sensitization and contact irritation
Uncrosslinked polymer oligomers, residual monomers, and solvent carriers in automotive…
Eye and mucous membrane irritation
Solvent vapors and aerosol mist from application can irritate eyes and respiratory…
Incompatibility with certain trim materials
Without disclosed solvent type and polymer base, risk of coating adhesion failure…
Skip until the brand reveals coating makeup and PFAS facts.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Griot's Garage
Adventure Line Vinyl & Rubber Protectant
polymer-based protectant spray, unspecified formulation
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and solvent inhalation
As an unspecified polymer spray, this product likely contains organic solvents as a…
Skin and eye contact irritation
Spray protectants can cause temporary redness, burning, or irritation upon contact with…
Respiratory sensitization from fragrance or additives
Many automotive protectants include fragrance compounds or antimicrobial additives to…
Surface finish degradation and product buildup over time
Polymer-based protectant sprays can accumulate on vinyl and rubber, causing sticky…
Skip until the brand reveals PFAS status or what's inside.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Griot's Garage
Fabric Protectant
Proprietary fabric protectant spray coating
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and inhalation risk
Spray-applied protectants typically release solvent vapors during and after application.…
PFAS
Fluorocarbon repellents are common in fabric protectants and often contain PFAS compounds…
Skin and respiratory sensitization from undisclosed additives
Without full ingredient disclosure, potential irritants (surfactants, propellants…
Residue buildup and fabric degradation over time
Repeated applications of any protectant coating can accumulate on fabric fibers…
Formula kept secret, PFAS risk remains uncertain.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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10960 Protector de telas 22 oz
Fabric protector spray, unspecified polymer coating
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and propellant inhalation
Aerosol fabric sprays typically contain hydrocarbon or dimethyl ether propellants and…
Polymer coating leachables on skin contact
Fabric-applied polymer residues can migrate to skin with prolonged contact (e.g., wearing…
Microparticulate shedding during spray application
Aerosol fabric protectors emit fine polymer particles that may be inhaled. No particle…
Off-gassing of solvent residues
After application, treated fabrics may off-gas organic solvents for days. This is…
Skip this fabric protector, PFAS use is typical in the category.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Griots Garage Track Spray - 22oz
acrylate polymer spray coating, likely water-based
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) off-gassing
Water-based acrylate sprays typically emit lower VOCs than solvent-based alternatives…
Inhalation risk from spray aerosol
Any spray product carries inhalation hazard if used in confined spaces. Standard…
Skin and eye contact irritation
Acrylate polymers and spray propellants commonly cause mild skin irritation or eye…
Fluorinated additives (performance surfactants or water-resistance agents)
Water-based coatings often include fluorinated surfactants or hydrophobic additives to…
Skip until the brand clarifies coating makeup and PFAS facts.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Griot's Garage and PFAS, common questions
- Does Griot's Garage have PFAS?
- We graded 9 Griot's Garage products, averaging Good (53/100). 2 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Griot's Garage non-toxic?
- Griot's Interior Detailer is the highest-graded Griot's Garage 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 Griot's Garage products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Griot's Garage products we have scored are Griot's Interior Detailer, Griot's Leather Care Spray. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Griot's Garage products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Griot's Garage products we have scored are Griots Garage Track Spray - 22oz, Griot's Garage 10960 Protector de telas 22 oz, Griot's Garage Fabric Protectant. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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