Tech21 Review, Is Tech21 Non-Toxic?
Across 16 graded products, Tech21 averages Excellent (85/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 16 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.
Does Tech21 have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Tech21 Good or better, best-graded first
Tech21
15W USB-A Car Charger
Plastic housing, copper/metal internal components
Electrical safety and short-circuit risk
Any USB charger can pose shock or fire risk if the housing is physically damaged or…
Low risk. Standard electronics unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
Ak-b8173011 6 Ft Usb C To Usb A
PVC, polyester, copper, tin-plated connectors
Connector corrosion and oxidation
Tin plating can oxidize over years in humid environments, potentially degrading…
Conductor exposure from jacket damage
If the PVC jacket is torn or cut, bare copper conductors and internal insulation become…
Low risk. Standard USB cable with no PFAS indicators.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
Ripcord Power Cable for Tech 21 SanSamp GT2 Effects Pedal
Standard copper/PVC power cable
Electrical safety and insulation integrity
Low-voltage guitar pedal power is inherently low-risk, but any fraying or exposure of the…
Connector corrosion and conductivity failure
Metal connectors on power cables corrode over time in humid environments, degrading…
Mechanical damage from kinking or crushing
PVC jackets can crack if coiled too tightly or run under heavy equipment; this can…
No coating on record and not a material linked to PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
Tech 21 10ft Premium Braided Usb-a To ️apple (3m) Cable Fast Charge &
Braided PVC/nylon cable with standard connectors
PVC thermal degradation
PVC jacket can release minor volatile organic compounds (VOCs) if exposed to sustained…
Connector corrosion and electrical degradation
Standard plastic USB connectors are prone to oxidation and contact wear over time…
Phthalate plasticizers in PVC
Conventional PVC formulations may contain phthalate plasticizers (DEHP, DBP) to improve…
Low risk. Standard USB cable, no chemical treatment typical.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
4ft USB-A to Lightning Data Cable
Thermoplastic rubber (TPR) overmold, copper core
Microplastic shedding from TPR jacket degradation
TPR jackets can crack and shed particles over time, especially if kinked or exposed to…
Copper leaching from exposed core
If the TPR jacket cracks and internal copper is exposed, contact with skin or moisture…
Low risk. Standard TPR cable coating rarely uses PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
Ripcord USB to 12V DC Power Cable for Tech 21 Fly Rig 5 Multi-effects
USB cable with standard copper conductors, PVC or polyethylene insulation, metal connectors
PVC insulation degradation over time
PVC-insulated cables can become brittle or crack after years of use, particularly if…
Phthalates
Standard PVC may contain phthalate plasticizers depending on manufacturer formulation…
Contact dermatitis from nickel in connectors
Individuals with severe nickel allergy may experience mild irritation from prolonged…
Low risk. Standard audio cable with no known Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
2.1A USB Charge Cord Car And Wall Charger Set. Cord 6.5 Ft Long
Plastic (USB connector and housing), copper wire (internal conductors)
Plastic insulation degradation under heat
Prolonged exposure to high ambient temperatures or charging heat can embrittle the PVC or…
Connector corrosion and oxidation
Copper connectors inside plastic housings can oxidize over time if moisture ingress…
Low risk. Standard USB charger with no known PFAS risk factors.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
Evolite Case for Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Thermoplastic TPE/rubber blend (presumed)
Elastomer degradation over time
TPE and rubber can soften, stain, or lose elasticity after 2-4 years of heavy UV and…
Microbe/bacterial growth in case interior
If moisture enters via damaged seals or accumulates in the case cavity, damp environments…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
EvoPro MagSafe Phone Case for iPhone 17 Pro
Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) blend, composition unspecified
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
TPE blends may release minor VOCs during the first few weeks of use, particularly if…
Material degradation and leaching
Over 2-3 years of heavy use, repeated flexing and UV exposure can cause TPE to break…
Mold and bacterial growth in sealed seams
Waterproof phone cases create trapped moisture environments if not fully dried after…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
FlexQuartz MagSafe Case for iPhone 17 Pro
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) blend
Phthalates
Some TPU formulations use phthalate plasticizers to enhance flexibility. Tech21 does not…
Allergen sensitivity to TPU or additives
Individuals with latex allergy may have cross-reactivity to TPU because both contain…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
EvoClear for Apple iPhone 17 Pro
polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
TPU degradation and microparticle shedding
TPU can become brittle and shed microscopic particles after 3-5 years of sunlight…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
New polycarbonate and TPU items may release trace VOCs (odor) for days to weeks after…
Polycarbonate phone case.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
FlexQuartz MagSafe Case for iPhone 17
Proprietary polymer blend
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) off-gassing
Proprietary polymer blends may release trace VOCs, especially when new or exposed to…
Microplastic shedding
Flexible polymer cases can degrade over time with repeated flexing and thermal cycling…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
Evo Check for iPhone 13 Ultra-Protective Phone Case with 16ft Multi-Drop Protection
Thermoplastic elastomer blend, likely TPE or similar polymer
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing
New TPE cases may emit a faint plastic odor for the first few hours or days, particularly…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
EvoArmor MagSafe Compatible Case for iPhone 16 Pro
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or silicone blend
Microplastic shedding from case degradation
TPU and silicone can shed microscopic particles if scratched, cracked, or repeatedly…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
New TPU and silicone cases may release trace organic volatiles during the first few days…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
FlexQuartz MagSafe Compatible Case
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
TPU manufacturing can involve trace solvents or processing aids that may off-gas slightly…
Coating degradation or adhesive breakdown
If the MagSafe attachment or any printed logos use adhesives or coatings, these…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21
AC Adapter Power Supply Cord for Tech 21 SansAmp BSDR-v2 Bass
Plastic housing, copper/metal internal conductors, rubber insulation
Cord insulation degradation over time
Rubber and PVC insulation can crack, harden, or peel with age, flexing, heat exposure, or…
Counterfeit or aftermarket substitution risk
Third-party sellers may supply inferior copies with lower insulation quality or…
Low risk. Standard power adapter with no known PFAS application.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Tech21 and PFAS, common questions
- Does Tech21 have PFAS?
- We graded 16 Tech21 products, averaging Excellent (85/100). 16 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Tech21 non-toxic?
- Tech21 15W USB-A Car Charger is the highest-graded Tech21 product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Tech21 products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Tech21 products we have scored are Tech21 15W USB-A Car Charger, Tech21 Ak-b8173011 6 Ft Usb C To Usb A, Ripcord Power Cable for Tech 21 SanSamp GT2 Effects Pedal. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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