Body Glove · Waterproof Phone Cases
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Pouch
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
The product information we reviewed describes plastic pouch, 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.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Plastic pouch
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Pouch is made of, ingredients and materials
Body Glove Tidal uses a plastic pouch construction, most commonly PVC or polyethylene based on category norms, designed to create a sealed waterproof barrier without chemical coatings. These materials are inherently water-resistant rather than relying on applied treatments. The absence of a described coating means no Teflon-family coating (Teflon-type coating) fume risk or exotic surface chemistry; the hazard profile is determined by the base plastic and any seals or closures.
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.
Phthalates
PVC-based pouches often contain phthalate plasticizers for flexibility. Skin contact during normal use poses minimal acute risk, but degradation or heating can increase off-gassing. No test data published by Body Glove for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
Worn zippers, seams, or material cracking can shed microplastics into water or onto hands. Risk is low during intended use but increases significantly if the pouch is damaged or UV-degraded over years.
Source, EPA ↗Mold or bacterial growth inside sealed pouch
Moisture trapped inside a sealed pouch can promote microbial growth if the pouch is not dried after use. This is a maintenance issue, not a material hazard; proper air drying between uses prevents it.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
BPA & bisphenols
Modern polyethylene and PVC phone pouches rarely use polycarbonate or contain intentional BPA. No evidence of BPA-based construction in this product category or brand; risk is theoretical and undocumented.
Source, FDA ↗Lead
Body Glove branding and graphics are typically screen-printed or molded rather than applied in heavy-metal pigments. No recalls or test results indicate contamination; risk is low for brief skin contact.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Body Glove has not published public PFAS statements or third-party safety certifications for this product line. The brand is known for outdoor/water sports gear but maintains minimal chemical transparency in consumer communications. No recalls or documented safety controversies specific to this pouch model are on record. Limited disclosure does not indicate risk, but reflects a gap in proactive safety communication.
How it compares in its category
Waterproof phone pouches are among the lowest-risk product categories; they are not heated, not ingested, and contact skin only briefly. This pouch sits in the middle-to-mainstream segment. Premium alternatives (dry bags with welded seams, TPU films) sometimes carry explicit toxicity testing; budget pouches may use virgin or recycled PVC without disclosure. Body Glove's positioning suggests standard injection-molded plastic construction.
If you buy it
Avoid prolonged heat exposure (do not leave in direct sunlight for extended periods, as PVC can off-gas phthalates if softeners are present). Inspect seals and zippers regularly for wear; replace if cracks or clouding appear, as a degraded pouch will not protect your phone. Rinse after salt or chlorine water use. Do not apply solvents or adhesives to repair; discard if seams fail.
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
- Body Glove has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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