TrafficMaster · Artificial Turf
TrafficMaster Verde Artificial Grass Turf
No sufficient data on treatment chemicals; contact DuPont for specifics.
TrafficMaster Verde is polyethylene-based artificial turf likely treated for water and stain resistance, but DuPont provides no public disclosure of PFAS use.
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Material
polyethylene fibers with unspecified water/stain treatments
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What TrafficMaster Verde Artificial Grass Turf is made of, ingredients and materials
TrafficMaster Verde is polyethylene fiber turf with an unspecified backing and proprietary water/stain treatment formula. Polyethylene itself is chemically stable at room temperature, but the treatment chemistry matters greatly, water repellents and stain guards on artificial turf are often PFAS-based (perfluorinated compounds) or newer alternatives with incomplete safety data. DuPont's silence on treatment specifics prevents full hazard assessment of what coating your family will be exposed to during installation, use, and eventual wear.
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.
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and off-gassing
Polyethylene turf and adhesives used in installation can release VOCs, especially during warm weather or in direct sunlight. Undisclosed treatment chemicals add uncertainty to the total VOC burden. Outdoor installation mitigates this, but installation workers and occupants during curing may experience odor and respiratory irritation.
Microplastics
All polyethylene turf sheds microplastics over time through foot traffic, UV exposure, and weathering. Heavy use areas show visible fiber loss within 3-5 years. These particles remain on surfaces, enter soil and storm drains, and pose ingestion and environmental persistence risks, especially for pets or children with high hand-to-mouth contact.
Source, EPA ↗Treatment chemical leaching (water/stain guard)
Water and stain treatments on artificial turf often contain PFAS or fluorinated alternatives with unclear safety profiles. While no specific leaching data exists for this product, stain-guard durability depends on regular chemical renewal, and UV and moisture degradation over years can mobilize surface treatments. Rain and foot traffic may transport these into soil and groundwater, particularly co
What’s reassuring
Flame retardants
No flame retardant data is published for TrafficMaster Verde. Artificial turf is not regulated as household furniture for flammability in most US jurisdictions when installed outdoors. If used indoors or in enclosed structures, lack of confirmed flame-retardant treatment could present a fire hazard, though this is a use-case issue, not a product defect.
Source, EPA ↗Antimony in polyester components (if present in backing)
TrafficMaster Verde backing material is unspecified; if polyester is used as a binder or reinforcement, it may contain antimony (used as a fire retardant synergist in synthetics). DuPont does not disclose backing chemistry. Antimony leaching risk is low from intact turf but increases if backing degrades or is disposed of improperly.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
DuPont has a complex PFAS legacy, including historical PFOA contamination litigation, but has not publicly committed to PFAS elimination across all product lines. For artificial turf specifically, DuPont provides no detailed chemical disclosure on their website or product literature. No independent safety certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex, Cradle to Cradle) are listed for this product line, which is common in mass-market outdoor turf but signals low transparency. Contact DuPont directly for treatment chemical details before purchase if PFAS avoidance is a priority.
How it compares in its category
Artificial turf sits between conventional synthetic carpet (higher flame retardant and VOC concerns indoors) and natural grass (no chemical treatment risk). TrafficMaster Verde is a budget-tier product; premium brands like FieldTurf sometimes provide lower concern treatment certifications. Most artificial turf on the market uses undisclosed treatments, making Verde typical in opacity rather than exceptional in safety. The trade-off for stain and water resistance is acceptance of unknown chemical coatings.
If you buy it
Install outdoors only; indoor installation concentrates off-gassing from polyethylene and treatments in confined spaces. During installation and first few weeks of sun exposure, turf may off-gas odors from adhesives and treatments, ventilate the area. Rinse new turf with water before heavy foot traffic if possible to reduce surface treatment exposure. Replace sections showing visible degradation, discoloration, or separation from backing, as breakdown of the fiber or treatment layer may release microplastics and trapped chemicals.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- TrafficMaster has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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