Does Mophie waterproof smartphone cases have PFAS?
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We graded 8 Mophie waterproof smartphone cases products, averaging Good (54/100). 2 of them grade Good or better.
Mophie waterproof smartphone cases worth buying Good or better, safest first
Mophie
Juice Pack Battery Case for iPhone 15
Lithium-ion battery, plastic housing, metal contacts
Lithium-ion battery thermal runaway risk
Physical damage, manufacturing defects, or chronic overcharging can cause internal short…
Electromagnetic field exposure
Active charging circuits and battery operation produce electromagnetic fields. Exposure…
Counterfeit or degraded battery cell defects
Third-party or grey-market Mophie cases may contain substandard battery cells. Authentic…
No known PFAS use; battery cases rarely require fluorinated coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Mophie
Juice Pack Battery Case for iPhone 15 Pro
Lithium-ion battery, plastic housing, rubber grips
Lithium-ion battery thermal runaway
All lithium-ion batteries carry low but non-zero risk of thermal runaway if damaged…
Microplastic shedding from wear
Plastic housings and rubber grips can shed microparticles over time with repeated drops…
Lower concern; battery cases lack typical PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Mophie
Juice Pack Access Hardshell Battery Case for Apple iPhone 11
Hardshell plastic casing, internal battery
Flame retardants
Hardshell plastics in consumer electronics often contain brominated flame retardants…
Lithium-ion battery thermal hazard and electrolyte leakage
High concern
Microplastics
Hardshell plastics can fragment under repeated bending, drops, or UV exposure over 2-3…
Plastic makeup is unknown.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Mophie
Juice Pack Battery Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max
Plastic housing, synthetic polymer battery casing, unspecified coatings
BPA & bisphenols
Unspecified plastic resin makes it impossible to rule out BPA-containing polycarbonate or…
Polymer degradation and leachate release
Lithium-ion batteries generate heat during charging. Over 1-2 years, repeated thermal…
Battery leakage and chemical exposure risk
If internal lithium-ion battery is damaged by drop, puncture, or pressure, electrolyte…
Case materials lack public information; PFAS risk remains unclear.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Mophie
Juice Pack Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max
Plastic housing with unspecified water-resistant coating
Water-resistant coating composition (unknown)
Unspecified coating formulation typical of this category may contain Teflon-family…
Plastic off-gassing (VOC/volatile organics)
Polycarbonate and TPE blends used in phone cases can emit low levels of volatile organic…
Coating degradation and leaching over time
Water-resistant coatings degrade with physical wear and UV exposure. As the coating…
Microplastic shedding from worn case
Extended use, flexing, and impacts can cause microscopic plastic particles to shed from…
Unknown coating composition; Mophie discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Mophie
Juice Pack for iPhone 16
Plastic housing, lithium battery, rubber grip, unspecified water-resistant coating
BPA & bisphenols
Mophie does not specify the plastic polymer or additives in the Juice Pack housing. If…
PFAS
Unspecified water-resistant coating on the Juice Pack is a known risk factor for PFAS…
Lithium battery thermal runaway and electrolyte leakage
While the Juice Pack has no known recalls, lithium-ion cells can degrade under heat…
Contact dermatitis from coating or grip material
Prolonged skin contact with unspecified rubber or plastic additives (accelerators, UV…
Unknown water-resistant coating; no PFAS disclosure from Mophie.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Mophie
Juice Pack for iPhone 16 Pro
Polymer/plastic battery casing with waterproof coating
PFAS
Mophie has not disclosed the chemical nature of its waterproof treatment. Industry…
Lithium-ion battery thermal runaway (general product hazard, not material-specific)
External battery packs carry standard lithium-ion fire/burn risk if damaged, overcharged…
Unknown waterproof treatment; avoid if PFAS-free is your priority.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Mophie
Juice Pack Case for Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Polymer case with unspecified waterproof/protective coatings
PFAS
Waterproof protective coatings on polymer cases frequently contain PFAS or other…
Microplastic shedding from coating degradation
As the case ages and the protective coating breaks down, small polymer particles and…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from polymer base and coatings
TPU/TPE blends and applied surface coatings can emit VOCs, particularly under heat or…
Bacterial or mold growth in seal crevices
Tight-sealing waterproof cases can trap moisture in edge seams if not dried promptly…
Wait for mophie to reveal coating details and PFAS information.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better waterproof smartphone cases from other brands
Graded higher than the Mophie average of 54.
Pelican
Shield Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Polycarbonate shell, rubber grip
Polycarbonate thermal degradation and leaching
Limited concern
Rubber grip degradation and allergens
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from wear
Limited concern
BPA & bisphenols
Limited concern
Lower concern; typical phone case with no suspected PFAS use.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Pelican
iPhone 15 Pro Protector
Polypropylene and thermoplastic elastomer (phone case)
Phthalates
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from elastomer wear
Limited concern
Lower concern. Standard phone case materials rarely need PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
See every Mophie product we grade on the Mophie brand page, or the full waterproof smartphone cases ranking.