40Poor

Do Tamrac waterproof camera & lens protection cases have PFAS?

The verdict
Tamrac waterproof camera & lens protection cases average 40 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Tamrac waterproof camera & lens protection cases graded as of November 2026, below the 70 out of 100 median for the 30 other waterproof camera & lens protection cases brands graded alongside it.
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Tamrac waterproof camera & lens protection cases average Poor on our four-band scale. None of them clear our buy threshold.

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.

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  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial growth in spent cartridges

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  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters

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100ExcellentPFAS grade
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  • organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Heavy metals

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Which Tamrac waterproof camera & lens protection cases contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

Tamrac Jazz Zoom 23 v2.0 Camera Holster

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Jazz Zoom 23 v2.0 Camera Holster

40PoorPFAS grade
  • Nylon/synthetic fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS. Nylon with water-repellent coating finish commonly uses PFOA or PFAS alternatives for water resistance.…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Polytek polyester with waterproof coating, unspecified
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS. Unspecified water-repellent coating treatment on polyester is historically a major PFAS application.…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Tamrac Pro Compact 1 Camera Bag

Tamrac

Pro Compact 1 Camera Bag

40PoorPFAS grade
  • Nylon/polyester with water-resistant coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS. The undisclosed water-repellent coating finish may contain PFAS or other fluorinated compounds common…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Tamrac Pro Compact 2 Camera Bag

Tamrac

Pro Compact 2 Camera Bag

40PoorPFAS grade
  • Nylon exterior with water-resistant coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS. If coating contains silicone or non-fluorinated hydrophobic polymers, migration to skin or camera…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Tamrac Stratus 10 Shoulder Camera Bag

Tamrac

Stratus 10 Shoulder Camera Bag

40PoorPFAS grade
  • Ballistic nylon with water-resistant treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Water-resistant coating composition (fluorinated compounds). Ballistic nylon water-resistant treatments…
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Tamrac Jazz 50 v2.0 Shoulder Bag

Tamrac

Jazz 50 v2.0 Shoulder Bag

40PoorPFAS grade
  • Ballistic nylon with water-resistant coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS. Ballistic nylon bags commonly use fluorocarbon-based water-repellent coating finishes to achieve water…

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Tamrac Jazz Photo Sling Bag

Tamrac

Jazz Photo Sling Bag

40PoorPFAS grade
  • Nylon/polyester exterior with water-resistant treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Water-resistant coating leachables (unknown chemistry). Nylon/polyester photo bags use external…
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Tamrac Stratus 8 Shoulder Bag

Tamrac

Stratus 8 Shoulder Bag

40PoorPFAS grade
  • Nylon/polyester fabric with water-resistant coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Fluorinated water-repellent treatment (water-repellent coating) chemistry. Unconfirmed water-repellent…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Graded higher than the Tamrac average of 40.

B+W UV Haze 010 Filter

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UV Haze 010 Filter

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Optical glass lens with multi-coated optical surfaces
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Glass lens (borosilicate or soda-lime glass)
  • Optical coating degradation

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Sigma 58mm WR Protector Filter

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58mm WR Protector Filter

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Optical glass, aluminum frame, non-coated optical surfaces
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Optical glass fragility and sharp edges

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