Urban Armor Gear Review, Is Urban Armor Gear Non-Toxic?
Urban Armor Gear averages 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 19 Urban Armor Gear products graded as of October 2026, and all 19 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Urban Armor Gear grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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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Does Urban Armor Gear have PFAS, by category
Which Urban Armor Gear products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate, metal frame
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols. Polycarbonate can leach trace BPA under stress or heat; UAG does not disclose whether their…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- TPU, thermoplastic polyurethane with magnet assembly
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from TPU. New TPU products can emit trace VOCs (typically…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and armor shell polymer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalates. Some TPU blends use phthalate plasticizers; UAG does not disclose whether their TPU is…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate composite
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols. Polycarbonate may contain trace BPA or BPS unless explicitly BPA-free formulated; however…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate core
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polycarbonate microleaching under heat stress. The PC core will not leach BPA during normal phone use since…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate composite
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Thermal degradation and off-gassing, TPU can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when exposed to…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding, TPU cases can gradually degrade and shed microparticles with heavy mechanical stress…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate composite
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polycarbonate photodegradation and brittleness. Polycarbonate degrades under sustained UV exposure and high…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate composite
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing. New TPU/polycarbonate cases may emit low levels of VOCs during…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polycarbonate hardshell
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols. Polycarbonate is synthesized from bisphenol A and does not leach appreciable BPA under…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), likely with unknown additives or
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Plasticizer and processing additives (unstated formulation), TPU manufacturers use a range of plasticizers…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- TPU/polymer bumpers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Allergic sensitization from rubber accelerators, TPU manufacturing may involve trace sulfur-based curing…
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate composite
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compound off-gassing (new product), TPU and polycarbonate composites may emit trace volatile…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Thermoplastic polyurethane, rubber, plastic composite
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding from wear, TPU and rubber composites are inherently durable but can shed microscopic…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate composite
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics, TPU cases can degrade and shed small particles over extended use, especially if cracked or…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Composite polymer shell
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Integrated magnets may contain iron, nickel, or cobalt; Urban Armor Gear does not disclose…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Proprietary polymer blend with TPU
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- TPU degradation and oligomer migration, TPU can leach unreacted oligomers or plasticizers if exposed to heat…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate blend, clear
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) yellowing and degradation. Clear TPU naturally yellows and becomes sticky or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- TPU, rubber, possibly
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- TPU thermal instability, TPU is sensitive to prolonged heat above 60 degrees Celsius. Leaving the case in…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Urban Armor Gear sells
- PVC outer jacket, copper conductors, standard connectors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Copper conductor corrosion and oxidation
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- USB-C connectors, copper/brass contacts, PVC or polyurethane jacket
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Electrical safety and insulation integrity
- Nylon jacket with copper-alloy connectors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nylon jacket degradation under heat or UV
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Flax fiber and plant-based resin blend, compostable
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Coating degradation and durability over time
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- plant-based bioplastic (flax and other plant fibers)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Thermal degradation and warping
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plant-based bioplastic (compostable blend)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Bioplastic degradation and microparticle shedding
Urban Armor Gear and PFAS, common questions
- Does Urban Armor Gear have PFAS?
- Urban Armor Gear averages 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 19 Urban Armor Gear products graded as of October 2026, and all 19 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Urban Armor Gear non-toxic?
- UAG Essential Armor MagSafe Case for Apple iPhone 16e is the highest-graded Urban Armor Gear 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 Urban Armor Gear products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Urban Armor Gear products we have scored are UAG Essential Armor MagSafe Case for Apple iPhone 16e, UAG Monarch Pro MagSafe Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max, UAG Outback Series Case for iPhone 14 Plus. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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