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Anker Braided Usb-c to Usb-c Cable (6ft, 60w) Black
Low risk. Braided construction avoids PFAS-prone materials.
Anker's braided nylon-jacket USB-C cable uses copper wire without typical PFAS treatments. No brand PFAS statement provided.
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Material
Braided nylon/polyester jacket, copper wire core
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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.
Copper wire oxidation or corrosion
Copper conductors can oxidize over years if exposed to high humidity or salt air, potentially increasing electrical resistance and heat generation. This is a durability issue rather than an acute chemical hazard, but replacement becomes necessary if corrosion is visible.
Electrical overheat or fire from damage
If the outer jacket is torn and internal wires contact metal objects or liquids, short-circuit risk exists. This is a mechanical damage scenario, not a materials hazard, and is standard to all cables; the 60W rating and conductor size indicate the cable is sized appropriately for its stated use.
Microplastic shedding from braid
Friction and UV exposure can cause nylon fibers to shed over years of use. This poses minimal risk in home settings; risk is primarily environmental if the cable is eventually discarded. Proper recycling or secure disposal is recommended at end of life.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Nylon/polyester jacket degradation
Braided nylon and polyester are stable polymers under normal indoor use. No documented risk of chemical leaching or fume release at room temperature or during typical charging/data transfer.
Heavy metals
No recalls or testing has identified lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in Anker's braided jackets. Modern nylon dyes used in consumer electronics typically do not contain such metals, though formal certification is not publicly available for this model.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This cable uses a braided nylon or polyester outer jacket over a copper wire core, a common and chemically stable construction for data/power cables. Nylon and polyester are thermoplastics that do not leach chemicals under normal use conditions at room temperature. The 60W rating indicates the cable meets USB-C power delivery standards, which involve internal conductor sizing and insulation thickness designed to handle that current level without overheating.
The brand's record and disclosure
Anker has no publicly documented safety recalls or chemical hazard findings for this cable model. The company does not appear to have made explicit public statements on PFAS use in cables, which is typical for the consumer electronics accessory industry. Anker holds CE and FCC certifications for this product, indicating basic electrical safety compliance testing. No credible third-party testing or controversy has surfaced regarding this specific SKU.
How it compares in its category
Braided USB-C cables are mid-range in durability within the category. They offer better abrasion resistance than unshielded cables and cost less than fully shielded or premium options. This construction is standard across mainstream brands (Apple, Belkin, Amazon Basics) and poses no unusual safety profile compared to equivalents at this price point.
If you buy it
Store the cable coiled loosely to avoid kinks and internal wire damage. Do not expose it to temperatures above 50C or direct flame; the nylon jacket will degrade but will not off-gas hazardous fumes at normal use temperatures. Replace it if the outer braid frays extensively or if you notice discoloration, which may indicate internal corrosion. This cable is not designed for outdoor, wet, or high-vibration environments.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Anker has made none
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