Do LifeProof waterproof phone cases have PFAS?
LifeProof waterproof phone cases average 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 LifeProof waterproof phone cases graded as of October 2026, level with the 85 out of 100 median for the 30 other waterproof phone cases brands graded alongside it.
LifeProof waterproof phone cases average Excellent on our four-band scale. 10 of the 10 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.
LifeProof waterproof phone cases worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
LifeProof
frē Smartphone Case
- Polycarbonate shell, rubber
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Rubber/elastomer degradation and off-gassing, Rubber seals may off-gas volatile compounds (odor) during…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
LifeProof
FRE Case for iPhone 11
- Polycarbonate plastic
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polycarbonate degradation and microplastic release, Over extended use (2+ years), polycarbonate can become…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
LifeProof
Fre Case for iPhone 11 Pro
- Polycarbonate and synthetic rubber
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polycarbonate degradation under UV and heat stress, Polycarbonate can become brittle and micro-crack after…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
LifeProof
FRE Case for iPhone 8 Plus/7 Plus
- Polycarbonate/thermoplastic polymer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics, Over years of use, polycarbonate can develop micro-cracks from impact or UV exposure…
LifeProof
FRE Series Case for iPhone Xs
- Polycarbonate/TPE shell
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- TPE elastomer degradation and particle shedding, TPE gaskets can degrade over 3-5 years of repeated thermal…
LifeProof
FRE Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 11 PRO MAX Non-Retail Packaging
- Polycarbonate/TPE
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols, Polycarbonate cases may contain trace BPA or BPS as processing aids, though migration into…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
LifeProof
Next Series Case for iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Pro
- Polycarbonate and TPE
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols, Polycarbonate can hydrolyze and release trace bisphenol A under prolonged exposure to hot…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
LifeProof
Next Series Dirt + Drop-Proof Case for iPhone 11 Pro
- Polycarbonate
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols, Polycarbonate may release trace BPA under sustained heat or scratching of the interior…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
LifeProof
FRE Magsafe Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 13 Pro
- Polycarbonate shell
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Gasket/seal material identity and degradation, Gaskets are typically rubber or silicone but LifeProof does…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
LifeProof
Next Series Case for Apple iPhone 13
- Plastic shell, elastomer bumper, waterproof seals
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Elastomer degradation and leaching, Elastomer bumpers can degrade over years of UV and thermal cycling. While…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
The same question, asked of the other waterproof phone cases brands
Best average grade first. LifeProof averages 85.
See every LifeProof product we grade on the LifeProof brand page, or the full waterproof phone cases ranking.