Case-Mate · Waterproof Personal Electronics Cases
Case Mate Waterproof Floating Pouch
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
The product information we reviewed describes plastic, 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.
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Material
Plastic
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Case Mate Waterproof Floating Pouch is made of, ingredients and materials
Case-Mate Waterproof Floating Pouch is constructed from plastic material; the brand does not publicly specify polymer type (PVC, polyethylene, polypropylene, or other). For waterproof pouches, manufacturers typically use vinyl (PVC) or polyethylene to achieve sealing and buoyancy. The sealed design means any internal leaching is minimized because the pouch is not intended for prolonged contact with food, skin, or hot liquids, only temporary electronics protection. Without material specification from the brand, full polymer-specific hazard assessment is limited to general plastic-pouch category risks.
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.
Plastic composition and leaching (unspecified polymer)
The manufacturer does not disclose whether the pouch is PVC, polyethylene, or another plastic. If PVC, minimal leaching risk exists for short-term electronics storage, but long-term contact with skin or consumables is not recommended. Leaching potential is very low because the pouch is sealed and not designed for food or beverage contact.
Phthalates
If the pouch is made from vinyl (PVC), phthalate plasticizers may be present. However, for temporary personal electronics storage without heating or food contact, exposure is minimal. No phthalate statement or certification from Case-Mate is available to rule this in or out.
Source, ATSDR ↗Degradation of seals and material over time
All plastic pouches gradually degrade from UV exposure, thermal cycling, and mechanical stress. As seals age, waterproofing may fail and material may become brittle. This is a functional issue rather than a chemical hazard, but degraded pouches should be replaced to prevent water damage to electronics and to avoid potential contact with internal plastic fragments.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microplastics
No reports of microplastic shedding from Case-Mate floating pouches. Typical use (dry storage of electronics, brief water immersion) poses low risk for material degradation. Microplastic risk would only increase if the pouch is repeatedly abraded, heated, or exposed to UV over years.
Source, EPA ↗Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from plastic manufacturing
No off-gassing reports for Case-Mate pouches. Sealed plastic accessories typically emit minimal VOCs because contents are isolated and the pouch is used briefly. Strong plastic smell on opening is not unusual for new products but dissipates quickly and poses no documented health risk for temporary storage use.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Case-Mate does not publish PFAS statements or material safety disclosures for this product line. The brand has no documented recalls or safety controversies specific to waterproof pouches in public records. Case-Mate is a mainstream consumer electronics accessory maker owned by Incipio Group, but transparency on chemical composition is minimal across their product portfolio. No third-party certifications (e.g., OEKO-TEX, Bluesign) are advertised for this pouch.
How it compares in its category
Waterproof floating pouches are a commodity category with few material variations; most competitors use similar unspecified plastic compounds without detailed disclosure. This product's lack of transparency is typical rather than exceptional for the category. Premium alternatives (e.g., those with certified non-PVC or recycled plastic claims) are rare and may carry higher cost. Case-Mate's pouch sits in the middle-market segment with standard chemical risk profile for its use case.
If you buy it
Use the pouch only for its intended purpose, temporary waterproof storage of phones, keys, or small electronics during water activities. Do not store food, beverages, or cosmetics inside, as plastic composition is unspecified and long-term contact with consumables is not recommended. Inspect seals regularly for degradation; replace the pouch if zippers fail or material becomes visibly cracked, as waterproofing depends on intact barriers. Store in cool, dry conditions away from prolonged heat or direct sunlight to slow any age-related plastic degradation.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Case-Mate has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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