Demon Blue Cold Snowboard Wax
No public PFAS data. Wax type and water-repellent treatment unspecified by brand.
Snowboard waxes often contain hydrocarbon blends; some products apply water-repellent coatings that may use PFAS. Demon provides no ingredient transparency or PFAS claims, so contact the brand for specifics.
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Material
hydrocarbon wax blend with water-repellent treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Demon Blue Cold Snowboard Wax is made of, ingredients and materials
Demon Blue is a hydrocarbon wax blend, likely paraffin or microcrystalline wax base, designed for cold-temperature snow conditions. The product includes an undisclosed water-repellent treatment, which is the primary source of uncertainty in this assessment. Hydrocarbon waxes themselves are low-toxicity, but the water-repellent additive package could contain PFAS or silicone-based compounds; without brand transparency, the specific chemistry cannot be confirmed.
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.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Brand does not disclose the water-repellent additive. Fluorinated treatments are common in cold-weather waxes and may contain PFAS; without specification, exposure cannot be ruled out.
Source, ATSDR ↗Inhalation of wax dust and aerosols
Application by rubbing or heating generates fine wax particles and volatile organic compounds. Chronic inhalation in poorly ventilated spaces could irritate respiratory passages; risk is low with normal outdoor use.
Thermal degradation and fume release
If wax is applied with heat tools or exposed to high friction, hydrocarbon waxes can release low levels of volatile organic compounds. Risk is minimal during normal cold-weather application.
What’s reassuring
Skin contact and dermal absorption
Hydrocarbon waxes are generally non-irritant and do not readily penetrate intact skin. No adverse effects are documented for topical contact with this product class.
Heavy metals
Paraffin and microcrystalline waxes do not inherently contain lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals when sourced from refined petroleum. No recalls or test data suggest contamination in Demon products.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Demon is a snowboard equipment brand without publicly documented PFAS commitments or independent safety certifications for their wax products. The brand has not disclosed the composition of their water-repellent treatment, which is a significant gap for a product applied directly to equipment used in close proximity to the face and lungs. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record for this specific product line.
How it compares in its category
Snowboard waxes vary widely in transparency; some manufacturers (notably some European brands) explicitly state PFAS-free formulations or provide full ingredient disclosure, while others, including Demon, remain silent. Cold-weather waxes often use fluorinated water repellents for performance, making PFAS exposure a realistic concern in the category. This product sits in the middle, no red flags, but also no assurance.
If you buy it
Apply in a well-ventilated space or outdoors to minimize inhalation of wax dust and volatile compounds. Avoid heating the product beyond its intended use, as hydrocarbon waxes can release fumes at high temperatures. Replace wax annually or when performance drops noticeably. Wash hands thoroughly after application and before eating or touching your face.
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
- Demon has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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