Realgrass Review, Is Realgrass Non-Toxic?
Across 3 graded products, Realgrass averages Good (60/100). 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 Realgrass Good or better, best-graded first
Realgrass
Standard 15 ft. Wide x Cut to Length Artificial Grass Carpet
polyethylene/polypropylene synthetic grass fibers with backing
Flame retardants
Artificial turf backings commonly contain halogenated or phosphorus-based flame…
VOC off-gassing from fibers and adhesives
High concern
Backing layer degradation and leaching
Polyurethane or adhesive-based backings degrade over 5-10 years in outdoor UV and…
Microplastic shedding from fiber degradation
PE and PP fibers gradually fragment under foot traffic, UV exposure, and environmental…
Lower PFAS concern, but ask seller about stain treatment.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Realgrass
Classic 5 ft. x 10 ft. Artificial Grass //sq. ft.
polyethylene and polypropylene synthetic grass fibers
Flame retardants
Synthetic turf fibers and backing typically contain flame retardants to meet safety…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Polyethylene and polypropylene artificial grass products are documented to emit VOCs…
Lead
PE/PP fibers are dyed using industrial colorants; while modern manufacturers increasingly…
Microfiber shedding during wear
Synthetic grass fibers degrade over time through foot traffic and UV exposure, releasing…
Lower concern overall, but brand offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Realgrass
Premium 15 ft. Wide x Cut to Length Artificial Grass Carpet
Polyethylene or polypropylene with stain/water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Artificial grass turf is routinely treated with PFAS compounds (e.g., Teflon-type…
Microfiber shedding from PE/PP base
Polyethylene and polypropylene fibers can shed when brushed, worn, or exposed to UV over…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from adhesives or backing
Synthetic turf backings often use latex or polyurethane adhesives that off-gas…
Degradation and leachate from backing under UV and moisture
Polypropylene backing can degrade under sustained UV and wet conditions, potentially…
Most artificial grass uses PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Realgrass and PFAS, common questions
- Does Realgrass have PFAS?
- We graded 3 Realgrass products, averaging Good (60/100). 2 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Realgrass non-toxic?
- RealGrass Standard 15 ft. Wide x Cut to Length Artificial Grass Carpet is the highest-graded Realgrass 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 Realgrass products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Realgrass products we have scored are RealGrass Standard 15 ft. Wide x Cut to Length Artificial Grass Carpet, RealGrass Classic 5 ft. x 10 ft. Artificial Grass //sq. ft.. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Realgrass products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Realgrass products we have scored are RealGrass Premium 15 ft. Wide x Cut to Length Artificial Grass Carpet. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →