Does Samsung waterproof phone chargers & cables have PFAS?
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We graded 8 Samsung waterproof phone chargers & cables products, averaging Good (63/100). 4 of them grade Good or better.
Samsung waterproof phone chargers & cables worth buying Good or better, safest first
Samsung
Techsmarter 20000mAh Portable Phone Charger Power Bank
Lithium-ion battery, plastic housing, circuit board components
Lithium-ion thermal runaway and fire risk
All lithium-ion batteries carry an inherent but low risk of thermal runaway if damaged…
Battery leakage or electrolyte exposure if damaged
If the casing is punctured or the battery is ruptured, the internal lithium-ion…
Lower concern; power banks typically present minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
25W Super Fast Charging Wall Charger
plastic housing, internal circuits, ceramic capacitors
Electrical/thermal safety (design integrity)
All wall chargers carry inherent risk of overheating, short-circuiting, or fire if…
Manufacturing contamination or counterfeit units
Third-party or counterfeit Samsung chargers sold online may use substandard plastics…
Lower concern; standard charger with no PFAS exposure routes.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Galaxy Magnetic Wireless Battery Pack
Lithium-ion battery, aluminum, stainless steel body
Lithium-ion thermal runaway (overcharge/physical damage)
Built-in protection circuits minimize risk under normal use, but physical damage or…
Internal electrolyte irritation (puncture hazard)
Lithium-ion batteries contain organic electrolyte solvents (typically carbonate esters)…
Lower concern; battery pack materials unlikely to require PFAS treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
25W Power Adapter
Plastic housing, internal electronics
Flame retardants
The plastic enclosure likely contains flame retardant additives for electrical safety…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing
New electronics may emit trace VOCs during initial use as residual manufacturing solvents…
Lower concern; power adapters rarely use PFAS-containing materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Samsung
30000mAh Waterproof Solar Charger & Solar Power Bank- 18 W Wireless Phone Charger - 6 Outputs & Type-C Input & Output -
Plastic housing with unspecified waterproof coating
PFAS
Samsung does not disclose whether the IP65 waterproof coating uses PFAS, silicones, or…
Flame retardants
ABS or polycarbonate housings typically contain brominated or organophosphate flame…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from internal electronics and adhesives
Multi-output power banks with integrated wireless charging coils and complex circuit…
Battery thermal runaway or electrolyte leakage if housing integrity fails
Waterproof coating degradation or housing cracks expose internal lithium-ion cells to…
Avoid until waterproof coating materials are disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Techsmarter 10,000mAh Waterproof Wireless Power Bank
Plastic housing, waterproof coating unspecified
PFAS
Waterproof power banks typically use water-repellent coating coatings; Samsung does not…
Plastic off-gassing and leaching
Unspecified plastic housing composition creates uncertainty about volatile organic…
Coating degradation over time
Waterproof coating durability and degradation products are not published by Samsung. As…
Battery thermal management and plastic stability
Lithium-ion power banks generate heat during wireless charging cycles. Generic plastic…
Waterproof power banks often use water-repellent coating coatings; Samsung doesn't disclose PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Solar Charger Power Bank
Plastic housing, Li-ion battery, solar panel with adhesive/epoxy, likely waterproof sealant
Lithium-ion battery thermal runaway / fire risk
Solar chargers with Li-ion cells can overheat if the solar panel's charge controller…
Adhesive and epoxy leaching / offgassing
The epoxy bonding the solar panel and any internal adhesives can emit volatile organic…
Plastic housing degradation and microplastic release
Polycarbonate or ABS housings exposed to prolonged UV and thermal cycling can become…
PFAS
PFAS-containing waterproofing compounds (commonly used in sealed electronics) can leach…
Moderate concern; waterproofing materials often contain PFAS without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Techsmarter Waterproof Rugged Laptop Power Bank
Plastic body with unspecified waterproof coating
Power bank waterproofing source unknown; avoid without confirmation.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better waterproof phone chargers & cables from other brands
Graded higher than the Samsung average of 63.
Belkin
UltraCharge Pro 10K Power Bank
lithium-ion battery, plastic housing, circuit board
Lithium-ion thermal runaway (overcharge/short circuit)
Limited concern
No PFAS risk signal; standard electronics component with lower concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Belkin
BoostCharge UV Sanitizer and Wireless Charger
Plastic housing, glass interior, UV-C LED, stainless steel contacts
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Bacterial or fungal growth in the chamber
Limited concern
Lower concern; no PFAS-prone materials in standard design.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Belkin
BoostCharge Plus Power Bank
Lithium-ion battery, plastic housing, internal electronics
Lithium-ion thermal runaway risk
Limited concern
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from internal adhesives
Limited concern
Battery swelling or venting under fault conditions
Moderate concern
Lower concern; no waterproofing or coatings typical of PFAS use.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
See every Samsung product we grade on the Samsung brand page, or the full waterproof phone chargers & cables ranking.