Body Glove · Waterproof Personal Electronics Cases
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone 15
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
The product information we reviewed describes rubber/silicone polymer, with no water-repellent coating named. Water resistance on products like this usually comes from the material and its seals rather than a surface treatment. The brand has published no PFAS statement for it.
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Material
Rubber/silicone polymer
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.
Silicone degradation and leachables
Silicone can break down under prolonged UV exposure or high heat, potentially releasing oligomeric siloxanes. No specific leaching data is published for Body Glove cases, but this is a known property of the material class, not unique to this brand.
Microbial growth in seal cavities
Waterproof seals trap moisture and create anaerobic pockets where bacteria or mold can proliferate if the case is not regularly dried. This is a design consequence, not a chemical hazard, but affects hygiene during prolonged water contact.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Colorant or pigment additives
Body Glove does not disclose colorant chemistry or heavy metal testing for this case. Silicone colorants typically present no hazard of this kind on record, but without third-party testing or brand certification, the specific pigment source is unknown.
Adhesives in gasket bonding
No information on the adhesive used to bond gaskets or seal seams is publicly available. If epoxy or polyurethane-based, trace off-gassing is possible but unlikely at room temperature inside a sealed case.
Phthalates
High-quality silicone formulations do not require phthalates, but lower-cost silicone blends may use them as co-polymers. Body Glove does not specify polymer purity or plasticizer content.
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What it's made of and why it matters
The Body Glove Tidal case is constructed from rubber/silicone polymers, which are inherently flexible, non-porous elastomers. Silicone does not require fluorinated water-repellent coatings to achieve waterproofing because the material itself has low surface energy and resists moisture absorption. The sealed design relies on gaskets and material properties rather than chemical treatments, reducing the pathway for leachable hazards.
The brand's record and disclosure
Body Glove does not publish detailed material safety data sheets or PFAS avoidance statements for this product line. The brand has no documented recalls or safety controversies specific to silicone phone cases. Without active certification claims (e.g., Bluesign, OEKO-TEX) or third-party testing disclosures, transparency is limited, but silicone cases are a lower-risk category by material class alone.
How it compares in its category
Silicone waterproof cases present lower concern for phone protection compared to rigid plastic housing (which may be linked to BPA or BPS leaching if polycarbonate), metal frames (potential nickel/lead risk), and polyurethane coatings (often treated with PFAS). Body Glove's silicone design is typical for mainstream waterproof cases and sits in the middle-to-good range for consumer safety.
If you buy it
Rinse the case periodically with clean water and air-dry to prevent bacterial or mold growth inside the seal. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat above 60 degrees Celsius, as silicone can degrade and become sticky or cracked over time. Replace the case if seals become visibly loose, hardened, or discolored, as waterproofing will fail. Do not submerge in chlorinated pools or saltwater for extended periods; freshwater and brief dunking are the intended use case.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 40% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Body Glove has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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