Dominator Race ZOOM Wax New Snow / 40g
Lower concern; traditional ski wax formulation, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.
Dominator Race ZOOM is a hydrocarbon-based snow wax, a category historically composed of paraffin and synthetic waxes without intentional PFAS. The brand provides no public PFAS statement, which is typical for ski wax manufacturers.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Hydrocarbon wax blend (ski/snow wax)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dominator Race ZOOM Wax New Snow / 40g is made of, ingredients and materials
Dominator Race ZOOM is a hydrocarbon wax blend designed for snow glide, typical of conventional ski wax chemistry. Hydrocarbon waxes (paraffin, microcrystalline, and refined petroleum distillates) are the industry standard and do not contain the fluorocarbons or synthetic additives found in high-performance F-type waxes. This formulation poses minimal chemical hazard during normal application and use, though inhalation of fine wax dust during scraping should be minimized.
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.
Inhalation of wax dust / volatile organics during scraping and ironing
Mechanical scraping and heating of hydrocarbon wax can release fine particles and low-level VOCs. No specific respiratory hazard is documented for this brand, but cumulative exposure in poorly ventilated indoor spaces warrants precaution.
Thermal degradation / scorching if overheated
Exceeding recommended iron temperature can decompose hydrocarbon wax and release uncharacterized thermal byproducts. Dominator does not specify safe temperature ranges on the 40g package, increasing user error risk.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Hydrocarbon wax feedstock is refined to remove trace metals; no contamination has been reported for Dominator products. Standard industrial practices make this hazard unlikely but unverified by public testing.
Source, FDA ↗Skin or eye contact irritation
Solid hydrocarbon wax is minimally irritant to skin; ocular contact is unlikely in normal use. No adverse event reports are available for this product.
Packaging leachables (plastic container if used)
If supplied in plastic, the wax itself is inert and will not leach. No packaging details are specified in available product information.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dominator is a European ski wax manufacturer with a modest public profile; no major safety recalls or ingredient disclosures are on record for this product line. The brand does not publish detailed material safety data sheets for consumer-facing products on public channels, which is common but limits transparency. No third-party certifications (e.g., Eco-label, GOTS) are visible for this specific wax.
How it compares in its category
Hydrocarbon waxes like this occupy the middle tier of ski wax concern, lower inhalation risk than fluorinated high-performance waxes (which carry higher PFAS concern) but functionally less advanced. Most mainstream ski waxes (Swix, Start, Toko) use similar hydrocarbon bases for recreational and race applications. This product's PFAS score of 85/100 suggests a traditional formulation without fluorocarbon additives, putting it in the cleaner segment of the market.
If you buy it
Apply wax in a well-ventilated area; scraping generates fine aerosol particles that should not be inhaled directly. Use a wax iron at manufacturer-recommended temperatures (typically 130-160 C for hydrocarbon waxes) to avoid scorching, which can release volatile organics. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation of the wax structure. Replace when hardness or glide performance visibly declines, typically every 3-5 ski outings depending on use intensity.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 75% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Dominator has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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