Anker · Waterproof Personal Electronics Cases
Anker USB-C to USB-C Cable 2-Pack
No PFAS-linked materials on record for this cable.
This USB-C cable has a PVC jacket and copper conductors, materials not linked to PFAS. Anker has no PFAS statement on record for this product.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
PVC outer jacket, copper conductors, standard connectors
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Anker USB-C to USB-C Cable 2-Pack is made of, ingredients and materials
This cable uses a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) outer jacket over copper conductors, typical for mass-market USB cables. PVC is a common, inexpensive polymer chosen for flexibility and cost rather than performance. The connectors are standard molded plastic housings with metal contacts. No unusual material choices increase chemical leaching risk under normal charging conditions.
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 conductor corrosion and oxidation
Exposed copper at connectors or from jacket damage can oxidize, reducing conductivity and increasing resistance, which generates heat. This is a functional failure mode rather than a toxicological hazard, but degraded cables may pose low electrical safety risk over extended use.
Thermal degradation of PVC jacket
Prolonged exposure to heat (from device charging or ambient temperature) can soften PVC and release volatile compounds, though concentrations remain far below occupational thresholds in consumer use. Risk is mainly during equipment failure or misuse.
Microplastic shedding from jacket wear
PVC jackets can fragment over time with repeated bending and mechanical stress, shedding small plastic particles. No health endpoint is established for incidental contact; disposal of worn cables should route them to e-waste rather than landfill or incineration.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
PVC plasticizer migration
PVC cables do not typically contact food or skin during normal charging use, so plasticizer leaching (e.g., phthalates) is not a documented concern for this product category. Risk is negligible in dry, ambient conditions.
Connector housing material composition
Standard molded plastic connectors on USB-C cables are not routinely tested or disclosed for heavy metals or off-gassing. No recalls or established hazards are on record for Anker cables or this product type.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Anker is a major consumer electronics accessory manufacturer with no widely documented safety violations or material recalls on USB cables. The company maintains basic FCC/CE certification for electrical safety but does not publish detailed material sourcing or chemical composition documentation. No specific controversies tied to cable safety or material hazards are on record. Silent on PFAS presence, consistent with most cable manufacturers in the category.
How it compares in its category
PVC-jacketed USB-C cables dominate the market due to cost and adequate performance for consumer use. Alternatives include thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) jackets, which may outperform PVC in flexibility but carry similar chemical profiles. Anker's pricing and reputation position this cable as mid-tier; it is neither premium-material nor budget-basement. Durability and failure modes are comparable to other mainstream brands in the same price range.
If you buy it
Inspect the cable regularly for cracks, exposed wires, or heat damage, especially near connectors where stress concentrates. Avoid coiling tightly or bending at sharp angles, which accelerates jacket cracking and internal wire fracture. Do not expose to direct heat sources or extreme temperatures above 60°C (140°F), as PVC softening can occur. Replace immediately if the outer jacket shows tears or copper is visible; continued use poses electrical hazard rather than chemical risk.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Anker has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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