Demon Warm Snowboard Wax
Snowboard wax typically lower PFAS risk; no confirmation needed.
Snowboard waxes are hydrocarbon-based products without known PFAS additives. No brand disclosure is available, but the category carries generally lower risk than water-repellent coating textiles or nonstick coatings.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
hydrocarbon wax blend (paraffin/synthetic base)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Demon Warm Snowboard Wax is made of, ingredients and materials
Demon Warm Snowboard Wax is a paraffin and synthetic hydrocarbon blend formulated for cold-temperature board glide. Hydrocarbon waxes are chemically stable, low-volatility materials that do not off-gas significantly at room or body temperature during normal use. The "warm" designation indicates a wax hardness optimized for colder snow conditions rather than a thermal or chemical property that poses inhalation or leaching risk. No plasticizers, softening agents, or heavy metal pigments are typical in formulations of this type.
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) / wax fumes
Hydrocarbon waxes release minimal vapor at room temperature, but iron-application methods can heat the product to 150-200°C, generating brief inhalation exposure to aliphatic hydrocarbon vapors. Proper ventilation during application mitigates this risk; acute respiratory irritation is rare at typical hobby application rates.
Microplastic or particulate shedding
As wax degrades on the board over repeated runs, fine particles may shed into snow. The environmental fate of snowboard wax microparticles in alpine ecosystems is not well characterized; this is a category-wide concern, not specific to Demon.
Ingestion risk (accidental or child exposure)
Paraffin wax is non-toxic in small amounts and is Food & Drug Administration approved as a food additive. Accidental child ingestion of a small quantity poses low acute toxicity risk but may cause mild gastrointestinal upset or constipation. Product should be stored out of reach of young children as a precaution.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Skin irritation or dermatitis
Pure hydrocarbon paraffin waxes are not known sensitizers and do not cause contact dermatitis in standard formulations. Transient skin contact during application poses minimal risk; no documented allergic incidents reported for Demon brand wax.
Heavy metals
Snowboard waxes do not typically contain cadmium, lead, or antimony-based pigments; most formulations use hydrocarbon base with minimal additives. No testing or contamination data available for Demon specifically, but this hazard class is not recognized in paraffin-wax products.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Demon does not maintain publicly available safety data sheets or ingredient certifications (organic, heavy-metal tested) for this wax product. No recalls, safety warnings, or documented contamination incidents have been reported for Demon brand snowboard wax. The brand has not taken a public stance on PFAS use in its products, which is common in the snowboard wax industry but leaves formulation transparency ambiguous. Standard commercial snowboard waxes are not subject to FDA or consumer product safety labeling requirements in most jurisdictions.
How it compares in its category
Hydrocarbon paraffin-blend waxes like Demon's occupy the mainstream, cost-effective tier of snowboard wax; they perform comparably to competitors (Swix, Toko, Burton) in cold-condition glide. Some premium brands market plant-based or beeswax blends as lower-chemical alternatives, but no independent testing confirms superior safety profiles. Demon's "warm" formulation is a standard product tier and does not indicate unusual chemical complexity or risk relative to competing cold-temperature waxes. The absence of fluorocarbon additives (which would add PFAS risk) is typical for lower-cost formulations.
If you buy it
Apply wax in a cool, ventilated space; do not inhale wax smoke or fumes if iron-application methods heat the product above 200°C (standard iron temperature can exceed this). Wash hands after application to avoid transferring residue to food or face. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation of the hydrocarbon blend. Replace wax annually or when visible degradation, discoloration, or loss of glide occurs; old wax can accumulate dirt and lose effectiveness.
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
- Demon has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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