Maplus BP1 Cold Liquid Wax
Lower-concern wax product; no PFAS triggers identified, but manufacturer transparency is absent.
Maplus BP1 is a cold liquid wax for ski and board maintenance, a simple hydrocarbon-based formulation with no obvious nonstick, water-repellent treatment, or Teflon-family coating that would introduce PFAS. The brand makes no claims about PFAS.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Hydrocarbon-based liquid wax
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maplus BP1 Cold Liquid Wax is made of, ingredients and materials
Maplus BP1 is a hydrocarbon-based cold liquid wax, meaning its active ingredient is refined mineral oil and paraffin derivatives rather than synthetic fluorocarbons or exotic polymers. This formulation is designed to lower viscosity at cold temperatures so it spreads and bonds to ski bases without heating. Hydrocarbon waxes are inherently lower-risk than some alternatives because they lack the persistent chemical architecture that triggers bioaccumulation concerns in other product classes.
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.
Mineral oil / hydrocarbon volatility
Cold liquid waxes release low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during application and early drying. Prolonged indoor use without ventilation may cause mild irritation; outdoor application on the slope carries negligible risk.
Skin irritation from undiluted liquid
Neat hydrocarbon oils can cause mild dermatitis with repeated or prolonged contact; risk is low during normal use but increases if product is rubbed into skin or left on hands for extended periods.
Aspiration hazard if ingested
Hydrocarbon liquid waxes are toxic if swallowed due to aspiration risk into the lungs, though accidental ingestion during normal ski-wax application is extremely unlikely in adult use.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Additive composition opacity
Maplus does not publicly specify colorants, thickeners, or anti-oxidant additives in BP1. No reports of heavy metals, azo dyes, or endocrine disruptors have been documented for this product or brand line.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Briko-Maplus is a long-established Italian ski-wax manufacturer with no publicly documented product recalls, safety violations, or formulation controversies in major consumer databases. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS content or publish third-party safety certifications for this product line, which is typical (though not ideal) for the ski-wax category. No evidence of ongoing litigation or regulatory action against the brand exists in available records.
How it compares in its category
Cold liquid waxes occupy a middle ground in ski-wax safety, they avoid the heating-and-fume profile of hot-iron paraffins, and they typically contain fewer additives than high-performance race waxes. Maplus BP1 is chemically simpler than graphite-enhanced or nano-particle waxes, reducing the risk of inhaled particulates. It sits squarely in the consumer-grade, non-specialized segment where hazard reports are rare.
If you buy it
Apply in a well-ventilated space; although cold liquid waxes produce minimal fume, inhalation of mineral-oil mist should be minimized over repeated exposure. Store away from heat and direct sunlight to prevent oxidation of the hydrocarbon base. Replace or reapply when base speed noticeably drops (typically 5-15 ski days, depending on snow conditions and frequency). Wash hands after application; avoid prolonged skin contact with undiluted product, though acute toxicity from dermal exposure is not documented.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Maplus has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Maplus BP1 Cold Liquid Wax?
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- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and mineral oil vapor
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