Angelus · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Angelus Water & Stain Repellent Pump Spray
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Angelus won't reveal PFAS status or coating formula for this spray. Water and stain repellent treatments commonly contain PFAS with no independent verification.
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Material
Proprietary water and stain repellent coating (unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Angelus Water & Stain Repellent Pump Spray is made of, ingredients and materials
Angelus Water & Stain Repellent uses a proprietary fluorochemical coating formula not publicly specified on labels or safety sheets. The brand has not disclosed whether the formulation contains legacy PFAS (PFOA/PFOS) or newer alternatives (GenX, PFBS, etc.), creating uncertainty about persistence and bioaccumulation risk. Spray-applied textile treatments require skin and inhalation exposure during application, and residual coating remains on fabric near the face and hands.
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.
Inhalation exposure from spray application
Pump spray delivery creates fine mist and volatile organic content likely in the formulation; no safety data sheet specifics published by brand. Respiratory sensitization or irritation is a known risk with fluorochemical textile coatings, especially in enclosed spaces.
Skin contact with wet coating
Direct handling of freshly sprayed fabric may deliver fluorochemical residues to hands and arms. Brand does not specify drying time or post-application handling precautions.
PFAS
Proprietary formulation and brand silence on chemistry make PFAS presence probable; unspecified fluorochemical coatings on textiles commonly contain long-chain or novel PFAS. This is the primary safety driver and disqualifies 'buy' rating until disclosure.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Fragrance or solvent irritation
No fragrance allergens or solvent irritants have been documented for this product specifically. Standard safety for pump spray textiles applies if free of dyes and additives.
Microplastic or coating degradation
Textile coating products do not release microplastics; coating may degrade with wear and laundering but no evidence of harmful particle shedding from this brand is on record.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Angelus (a Fiebing subsidiary) has not published independent third-party testing of PFAS content or publicly committed to phasing out long-chain PFAS compounds. The brand markets to sneaker and leather enthusiasts but provides no safety transparency pages, ingredient disclosure, or response to PFAS concerns found in similar textile coating products. No recalls or documented health incidents specific to this product are on record.
How it compares in its category
Water and stain repellents for textiles are a high-risk category for PFAS use; competitors like Scotchgard have faced scrutiny and reformulation pressure, while some brands now market PFAS-free alternatives (e.g., wax-based or silicone-based coatings). Angelus does not advertise PFAS-free status, placing it in the uncertain middle of the market. Brand transparency on this hazard class is now industry-standard expectation and Angelus lags peer disclosure.
If you buy it
Apply in well-ventilated outdoor spaces or with respiratory protection to minimize inhalation during spraying. Allow treated items to dry fully (at least 24 hours, away from face level) before wearing to reduce skin contact with wet coating. Do not apply to baby clothing, frequently mouthed items, or textiles worn near the mouth. Reapply only once per season or as needed; overuse increases cumulative exposure and is unnecessary.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Angelus has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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