Briko-Maplus · Ski & Sports Wax
HP3 Cold Liquid Paraffin Ski Wax 75ml
Lower concern. Paraffin wax is not a known PFAS carrier.
HP3 is a paraffin-based ski wax without known PFAS risk. No Teflon-family coating coatings or water-repellent treatments are typical in wax products. Brand makes no PFAS claims.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Paraffin wax (mineral oil derivative)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What HP3 Cold Liquid Paraffin Ski Wax 75ml is made of, ingredients and materials
HP3 Cold Liquid Paraffin is a mineral oil-derived wax formulated for low-temperature ski base conditioning. Paraffin wax is a petroleum byproduct consisting of long-chain alkanes with no known toxicological concern at skin contact or inhalation levels typical of waxing application. The liquid form suggests it may contain a solvent carrier to aid application; composition details are not publicly disclosed by Briko-Maplus.
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.
Solvent carrier composition (inhalation risk)
Liquid formulation likely contains a solvent to dissolve paraffin wax; specific carrier is not disclosed. Low inhalation risk at typical application volumes, but identity of volatile components is unknown.
Combustibility and heat stability
Paraffin wax is flammable and should not be applied near open flame or high heat sources. Storage in warm environments or direct sunlight may degrade product integrity over time.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Paraffin wax derived from crude oil refining can occasionally contain trace heavy metals, but commercial ski wax grades undergo purification. No recalls or test reports of contamination exist for Briko-Maplus products.
Source, FDA ↗Skin sensitization from additives
No allergens or irritants are identified in paraffin wax itself. Undisclosed additives or colorants in the formulation could theoretically trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals, but no cases have been reported.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Briko-Maplus is a established Italian ski wax manufacturer with no recorded product safety recalls or regulatory violations. The brand does not publish detailed material safety data sheets or third-party certifications on their consumer product pages. No public controversies regarding chemical safety or environmental impact have been established for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Paraffin-based ski waxes are the industry standard and carry a lower chemical hazard profile than synthetic or fluorinated alternatives. Liquid paraffin waxes avoid the dust inhalation risk of solid wax grating. Most competitors in the cold-temperature wax category use similar mineral oil bases, making HP3 typical rather than distinctive in chemical composition.
If you buy it
Apply in well-ventilated spaces to minimize inhalation of any solvent carrier. Avoid skin contact with the liquid form; wash hands after application. Store in a cool place away from heat sources, as paraffin wax is combustible. Replace or re-apply when wax builds up on ski bases or performance degrades, typically every 3-5 outings depending on snow conditions.
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
- Briko-Maplus has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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- Wax-based ski base, fluorine-free formulation
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- Inhalation of wax particulates and volatiles during application
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