Guardsman Review, Is Guardsman Non-Toxic?
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.
Across 4 graded products, Guardsman averages Poor (45/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Guardsman
11 oz Fabric Defense
fabric treatment/coating (unspecified)
Inhalation risk from spray application
Aerosol fabric treatments carry inherent inhalation exposure during application. Without…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or solvents
Fabric coating sprays typically contain hydrocarbon solvents or other carriers; Guardsman…
Skin or eye contact during application
Standard spray hazard; product safety data sheet (SDS) should specify irritancy…
Residual coating accumulation on fabric
Repeated applications without cleaning may cause buildup, potentially altering fabric…
Skip until ingredient list clarified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Guardsman
462000 Weather Defense Fabric Protector
proprietary fabric protector coating
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and inhalation risk
Spray application releases aerosolized particles and solvents; proprietary formulation…
Undisclosed fluorinated or chlorinated additives
Guardsman's 45/100 PFAS score and silent stance suggest fluorinated chemistry is present…
Surfactant or processing chemical residues
Fabric protectors contain surfactants and emulsifiers to enable coating adhesion and…
Aquatic toxicity and off-gassing over time
If fluorinated compounds are present, washout and eventual environmental release through…
Skip until brand discloses coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Guardsman
Protect & Preserve for Leather 8.4 oz Repels Stains, Retains Color and Softness
Proprietary leather coating/protectant, composition undisclosed
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and inhalation risk
Aerosol or spray formulations of leather protectants typically contain propellants and…
PFAS
Even if this product does not contain legacy PFAS, proprietary stain-repellent coatings…
Skin and respiratory sensitization from fragrance or additives
Leather protectants often include fragrances, surfactants, or antimicrobial agents to…
Coating degradation and re-exposure over time
Leather treated with synthetic coatings can shed microparticles or degrade into residues…
Unknown coating chemistry; stain repellents often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Guardsman
Fabric Protector Weather Defence Aerosol
Proprietary water and stain-resistant coating
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvent inhalation
Aerosol fabric treatments require organic solvents as carriers; Guardsman does not…
Aerosol propellant effects (respiratory/neurological)
Modern aerosols typically use hydrocarbon or compressed-gas propellants; inhalation abuse…
Skin sensitization from surfactants or residual coating mist
Fabric coatings often contain quaternary ammonium compounds or silicones that can…
Bioaccumulation risk from repeated fabric contact and dermal exposure
If the proprietary formula contains PFAS (consistent with the poor PFAS grade), repeated…
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status or certification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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