DuraGrass Artificial Grass Hybrid Turf Patch
Hold until the brand reveals the coating chemistry and durability treatments.
Artificial grass often contains water and stain-resistant coatings that may have PFAS, yet Act Global won't explain their materials. No testing or certifications back up safety claims.
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Material
polyethylene artificial grass, unspecified coating/adhesive
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What DuraGrass Artificial Grass Turf Patch is made of, ingredients and materials
DuraGrass Hybrid Turf Patch is polyethylene (PE) artificial grass, a thermoplastic polymer chosen for weather resistance and flexibility. Act Global does not publicly disclose whether the fibers, adhesive backing, or durability coatings contain water-repellent or stain-resistant treatments, which commonly incorporate PFAS in turf products. Uncoated PE itself is chemically stable outdoors; the hazard profile depends entirely on hidden additives in adhesives, UV stabilizers, and protective treatments not listed on available product information.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and polymer off-gassing
Polyethylene turf can release light hydrocarbons during initial cure and in hot weather; Act Global provides no VOC emission data or third-party testing results. Risk is minimal outdoors but measurable in enclosed spaces.
Adhesive leachates and seam breakdown
PE turf patches rely on contact or pressure-sensitive adhesive to bind backing. Composition is undisclosed; if adhesive contains plasticizers or reactive resins, weathering and foot traffic may release compounds into soil contact. Outdoor use limits direct human exposure.
Microplastic particle shedding
All polyethylene artificial grass sheds synthetic fibers during abrasion, brushing, and foot traffic. DuraGrass, marketed as a patch product with high foot-traffic durability, is likely to generate microplastics over its lifespan, especially if backing degrades. Shedding is highest in hot weather and high-use zones.
What’s reassuring
Flame retardants
Many artificial turf products include halogenated or phosphorus-based flame retardants in backing or fibers to meet flammability standards. Act Global does not publicly state whether this product contains such additives. No recalls or test results on record.
Source, EPA ↗Heavy metals
Artificial turf colorants and UV stabilizers may contain cadmium, lead, or other heavy metals, particularly in budget-tier products. Act Global provides no elemental analysis or safety certifications. No documented contamination reports for this brand.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Act Global maintains minimal public disclosure on material composition, certifications, or chemical testing for this product line. No major safety recalls, certifications (such as Cradle to Cradle or OEKO-TEX), or third-party testing results are documented. The brand's silence on PFAS or flame-retardant treatment status is a red flag in the artificial turf category, where such additives are standard practice but often undisclosed.
How it compares in its category
Artificial turf products typically fall into three transparency tiers, premium brands (like FieldTurf, Shaw Sports) publish chemical safety data; mid-market brands offer partial disclosure; budget brands like this patch offer none. Compared to natural grass, artificial turf eliminates pesticide exposure but introduces polymer off-gassing and potential PFAS persistence in soil. Compared to other polyethylene patches, DuraGrass sits in the undisclosed-chemistry middle, making direct safety comparison difficult.
If you buy it
Use only outdoors in well-ventilated areas; do not install in children's bedrooms or enclosed play spaces where polymer volatiles could concentrate. Inspect seams and adhesive backing annually for wear, cracking, or separation that could release particles. Keep away from high-heat sources (grills, direct flame) as PE will soften above 80-100 degrees Celsius. Replace if backing adhesive visibly degrades, fibers mat irreversibly, or seams separate, typically 5-8 years depending on foot traffic and UV exposure.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- DuraGrass has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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