Humanscale Review, Is Humanscale Non-Toxic?
Humanscale averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 Humanscale products graded as of October 2026, and all 6 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Humanscale 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 Humanscale have PFAS, by category
Which Humanscale products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- mesh fabric, aluminum frame, foam cushioning, polyurethane upholstery options
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from polyurethane foam and upholstery finish. Polyurethane foam and any…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- fabric upholstery, aluminum/steel frame, foam cushioning
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Mesh (polyester/nylon), plastic, steel frame, foam cushioning
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- Steel, aluminum, plastic (polyurethane foam), fabric upholstery
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polyurethane foam off-gassing (VOCs). Polyurethane cushioning can emit volatile organic compounds, especially…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aluminum frame, foam padding, textile upholstery, plastic/polymer base components
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polyurethane foam off-gassing (VOC). Polyurethane foams can release volatile organic compounds during initial…
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- aluminum frame, foam cushioning, mesh/upholstery fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Humanscale does not disclose whether the mesh or upholstery fabric is treated with…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Fabric upholstery, foam cushioning, aluminum frame
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Flame retardants
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Humanscale and PFAS, common questions
- Does Humanscale have PFAS?
- Humanscale averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 Humanscale products graded as of October 2026, and all 6 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Humanscale non-toxic?
- Freedom Chair with Headrest by Humanscale is the highest-graded Humanscale product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Humanscale products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Humanscale products we have scored are Freedom Chair with Headrest by Humanscale, Humanscale Freedom Headrest Task Chair, Humanscale Freedom Task Chair. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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