Artificial Landscaping Turf 15ft Wide $2.09/sqft Artificial Turf
Wait. Artificial turf commonly uses PFAS-based coatings; no composition disclosure provided.
Artificial turf products frequently contain PFAS in water-resistant and stain-resistant treatments. No material transparency or PFAS testing exists from the brand.
The safe swap
AstroTurf
LITA ECO Ultra Thick Cut to Length
85/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Polyethylene or polypropylene with undisclosed water/stain-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent treatments have historically contained PFAS chemicals.
Category baseline
PFAS exposure happens more often with clothing products.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Flame retardants
Polyolefin turf products sometimes incorporate brominated or chlorinated flame retardants to meet fire codes. No test data is available for this specific product, but the price point and lack of disclosure suggest no premium flame-retardant-free formulation. Risk is low in outdoor use but increases with age as coatings degrade.
Source: EPA ↗Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and off-gassing
Artificial turf with synthetic coatings commonly off-gases during installation and early use. Studies document toluene, hexane, and other solvents in turf off-gas profiles. Duration and intensity vary by coating and ambient temperature; ventilation mitigates exposure significantly.
Microplastic shedding
PFAS
The stain and water-resistant finish is not disclosed. Fluorocarbon (PFAS-based) coatings dominate low-cost artificial turf for performance reasons. Without SDS or third-party testing, assume PFAS presence is possible; this is graded separately but contributes to overall product risk tier.
Source: ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
No test results for lead, cadmium, or antimony in this brand's turf are publicly available. Pigments and UV stabilizers in polyolefin blends can contain heavy metals, but direct contact risk during normal outdoor use is low. Risk increases if turf is ingested by small children or pets.
Source: FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This product is polyethylene or polypropylene base fabric with an undisclosed stain and water-resistant coating. Most artificial turf in this price range uses polyolefins because they are cheap, durable, and accept coatings easily. The coating composition is the critical unknown: water-resistant finishes on synthetic turf commonly rely on fluorocarbon chemistry (PFAS-based), which persists in the environment and bioaccumulates. Without disclosure, you cannot verify whether this turf uses legacy PFAS, newer fluorine-free alternatives, or a mixture.
The brand's record and disclosure
Artificial Grass Liquidators has not publicly disclosed material safety data, certifications, or composition details for this product. No independent testing, third-party certifications (such as ISO, SDS availability, or REACH compliance statements), or brand-level environmental commitments are on record. The brand's silence on PFAS and flame-retardant use is typical of budget liquidation retailers and reflects minimal transparency. This opacity means you rely on inferences from material category risk, not verified product claims.
How it compares in its category
At $2.09 per square foot, this turf is at the lower end of the artificial landscaping market. Budget alternatives rarely disclose coating chemistry or pursue PFAS-free or flame-retardant-free certification; premium brands (e.g., some European or specialty suppliers) sometimes provide SDS or third-party testing. Compared to natural grass, artificial turf eliminates pesticide and fertilizer exposure but trades those for chemical off-gassing and potential microplastic shedding over decades. This product sits in a transparency gap common to bulk commodity turf.
If you buy it
Install in well-ventilated outdoor areas only; do not use indoors or in enclosed structures where off-gassing concentrates. Rinse the turf with water before laying and allow 48-72 hours of air exposure to reduce volatile off-gassing. Avoid high-temperature applications (near grills, heat lamps) because polyethylene and polypropylene can degrade and emit fumes above 80-90°C. Plan replacement every 7-10 years as coatings degrade; dispose of old turf through municipal waste or recycling programs that accept synthetics, never burn it.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Safer alternatives in Artificial Turf
AstroTurf
SeeGreen 5 ft. W X 7 ft. L Green Polypropylene Astroturf
Polypropylene (PP) astroturf
VOC off-gassing from polyurethane or latex adhesive
Limited concern
Polypropylene UV degradation and microplastic shedding
High concern
Backing adhesive failure and fiber separation
Moderate concern
Infill contamination (if rubber granules used)
Limited concern
Lower concern; polypropylene rarely requires PFAS, but no brand disclosure on treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
AstroTurf
LITA ECO Ultra Thick Cut to Length
Synthetic turf fibers (polyethylene/polypropylene backing)
PFAS
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from fibers
Moderate concern
Leaching from backing polymers or adhesives
Limited concern
Infill contamination (if sand or crumb used)
Limited concern
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⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Sportmaster
Multi Sport Turf
synthetic turf (polyethylene/polypropylene fibers, infill material unspecified)
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Undisclosed infill composition and leachates
Moderate concern
Fiber degradation and microplastic generation
Limited concern
Volatile organic compound off-gassing during installation
Limited concern
Insufficient brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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