LITA Review, Is LITA Non-Toxic?
Across 4 graded products, LITA 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.
Worth buying from LITA Good or better, best-graded first
LITA
ECO Ultra Thick Cut to Length
Synthetic turf fibers (polyethylene/polypropylene backing)
PFAS
Synthetic turf backings have historically contained PFAS to enhance water resistance…
Microplastic shedding from fibers
Polyethylene and polypropylene turf fibers degrade over time and under UV/mechanical…
Leaching from backing polymers or adhesives
Synthetic backings and joining adhesives may leach unreacted monomers or plasticizers…
Infill contamination (if sand or crumb used)
If product installation uses recycled rubber crumb or untested sand, infill may contain…
Wait for brand to disclose turf composition; synthetic turf historically may use PFAS.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
LITA
Greenfield Artificial Grass Turf Cut to Length 0.7in Pile Height Rubber
polyethylene artificial turf with rubber infill
Heavy metals
Recycled tire crumb infill commonly contains zinc, lead, and cadmium in trace to moderate…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) and odor off-gassing from rubber and PE
Artificial turf systems, especially those with recycled rubber infill, frequently emit…
Microplastic and rubber particle generation through wear
Foot traffic, UV degradation, and weather abrasion generate microplastics from PE fibers…
Flame retardants
Some synthetic turf products incorporate flame retardants in the backing or infill…
Lower concern, but rubber infill needs transparency verification.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
LITA
Natural Thick Artificial Grass turf Cut to Length Realistic Deluxe 1.5in Pile Height
Polyethylene (PE) synthetic turf pile with unspecified backing/adhesive coatings
Microplastic shedding (PE pile degradation)
Polyethylene turf breaks down under UV, foot traffic, and temperature cycling, releasing…
Backing adhesive leachates (unspecified composition)
The backing and adhesive systems are not disclosed. Common urethane-based adhesives can…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from backing/adhesive
Newly installed synthetic turf can off-gas odors and low-level VOCs for weeks. The…
PFAS
Artificial turf manufacturers routinely apply PFAS-based hydrophobic finishes to improve…
Wait for manufacturer to disclose coating chemistry; artificial grass commonly uses PFAS repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LITA
Greenfield Artificial Grass Turf
Polyethylene or polypropylene fibers with backing and coating
Flame retardants
Artificial turf infill (crumb rubber, sand treatment) and polyurethane backing commonly…
VOC off-gassing from adhesives and coatings
Latex and polyurethane backing adhesives release VOCs (formaldehyde, toluene, xylene)…
Microplastic shedding from fiber degradation
PE and PP fibers degrade under UV and temperature cycling, releasing microplastics into…
Mold and bacterial growth in wet backing
Polyurethane and latex backing retain moisture in humid climates or high-rainfall…
Wait for brand to disclose water and stain treatment composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LITA and PFAS, common questions
- Does LITA have PFAS?
- We graded 4 LITA 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 LITA non-toxic?
- LITA ECO Ultra Thick Cut to Length is the highest-graded LITA 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 LITA products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded LITA products we have scored are LITA ECO Ultra Thick Cut to Length, LITA Greenfield Artificial Grass Turf Cut to Length 0.7in Pile Height Rubber. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which LITA products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded LITA products we have scored are LITA Greenfield Artificial Grass Turf, LITA Natural Thick Artificial Grass turf Cut to Length Realistic Deluxe 1.5in Pile Height. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →