Do Urban Armor Gear waterproof personal electronics cases have PFAS?
Urban Armor Gear waterproof personal electronics cases average 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 11 Urban Armor Gear waterproof personal electronics cases graded as of November 2026, level with the 85 out of 100 median for the 28 other waterproof personal electronics cases brands graded alongside it.
Urban Armor Gear waterproof personal electronics cases average Excellent on our four-band scale. 11 of the 11 we graded are worth buying. That is above 55% of the waterproof personal electronics cases brands we grade.
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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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Urban Armor Gear waterproof personal electronics cases worth buying 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 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) 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Best average grade first. Urban Armor Gear averages 85.
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