Dakine High Octane Rub On Wax
Ski wax with no known PFAS markers. Brand remains silent.
Paraffin ski wax contains no stated Teflon-family coating or water-repellent treatment. No public lab testing or PFAS claims exist.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Hydrocarbon wax blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dakine High Octane Rub On Wax is made of, ingredients and materials
Dakine High Octane is a hydrocarbon wax blend, meaning it combines paraffin or mineral wax with additives to lower melting point and improve glide on snow. This material class does not typically bioaccumulate or persist in the body when used as applied (topical contact during skiing). The formulation is opaque; Burton discloses no specific additive list, so independent verification of minor components is not possible from public sources.
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.
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) during application
Hydrocarbon waxes may release trace volatile components when friction-heated on skis. Exposure is minimal outdoors but could accumulate in poorly ventilated indoor waxing spaces; not quantified in public sources for this product.
Respiratory irritation from inhalation during application
Indoor waxing in confined spaces could produce localized hydrocarbon vapor; ventilation during application is prudent but acute toxicity is not established for this product or class.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Skin irritation from undisclosed additives
No reports of dermatitis or contact sensitization from Dakine High Octane. Hydrocarbon waxes are generally inert, but unknown minor additives (colorants, thickeners) carry low theoretical risk if skin contact is prolonged.
Microplastic shedding
Ski wax is not typically classified as a microplastic source because it remains bound to skis and does not shed into water as a powder or particle. Environmental fate after snow melting is not quantified for this product.
Heavy metals
No disclosure of pigment or mineral composition. Ski waxes do not routinely use lead or cadmium colorants, and this product carries no known contamination record. Verification would require manufacturer SDS.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Burton (owned by Vans/VF Corporation) has not published detailed safety data sheets or hazard transparency for this wax line. The brand maintains general corporate environmental commitments but has not issued certifications (e.g., Cradle-to-Cradle, bluesign) specific to wax products. No recalls or safety incidents are on record for this product or line. Silence on full composition is typical for ski wax manufacturers but limits third-party verification.
How it compares in its category
Ski wax is a low-hazard category compared to cookware, cosmetics, or textiles; waxes are applied externally and not ingested. Dakine High Octane sits in the middle-performance tier; premium alternatives (e.g., Toko, Dominator) rarely disclose more toxicological data. Budget waxes and premium blends carry equivalent regulatory oversight, which is minimal in most jurisdictions for topical sports products.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent phase separation. Apply in well-ventilated areas to avoid inhaling volatile compounds released during friction warming; ski wax does not off-gas significantly at room temperature. Wash hands after application to reduce residual contact. Replace when the surface becomes visibly dull or cracked, typically after 5-15 ski days depending on snow temperature and usage.
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
- Dakine has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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