HS-20 Sport Wax
No public PFAS risk signals; brand silent on composition.
Sport wax products typically use paraffin or natural waxes without disclosed Teflon-family coating coatings. Lack of brand transparency on ingredients limits confidence; request material safety data sheet if concerned.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
wax (paraffin or natural blend)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What HS-20 Sport Wax is made of, ingredients and materials
HS-20 Sport Wax is a paraffin or paraffin-blend formulation designed for board sports (surfboard, snowboard, or ski bases). Paraffin wax is a petroleum byproduct refined to remove most volatile impurities; natural blends typically add beeswax, plant oils, or synthetic polymers to alter hardness and adhesion. The wax itself is stable at room temperature and does not off-gas at normal handling or use temperatures. No chemical additives, colorants, or flame retardants are typical in sports wax formulations unless explicitly stated on the label.
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.
Heavy metals
Petroleum-derived paraffin may retain trace metals (lead, cadmium) from crude oil refining, but commercial sports wax undergoes standard purification. No testing or contamination reports are on record for Fast Wax or generic paraffin sport waxes; this hazard remains theoretical and unquantified.
Source, FDA ↗Inhalation of wax dust or microparticles during application or scraping
Dry scraping wax creates fine particles; chronic inhalation in poorly ventilated spaces may cause mild respiratory irritation. This is a handling concern, not an intrinsic toxicity of the wax, and is managed by ventilation and personal care during use.
Microplastic generation and environmental persistence
Sport waxes shed into water during board use and do not biodegrade; they accumulate as marine microplastics. This is an environmental concern separate from direct health hazard and is common to all sport wax products, including this one.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) or solvent off-gassing
Solid paraffin wax does not off-gas at room temperature or normal board-use temperatures. No solvents or thinners are typically present in sports wax unless formulated as a liquid or spray product, which this does not appear to be.
Skin irritation or allergic sensitization from additives
If the blend includes natural oils, beeswax, or synthetic polymers, individual sensitivity is possible but rare and not documented for this brand. Paraffin itself is inert and approved for cosmetic/food contact under FDA and EU standards.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Fast Wax is a minor brand with no established public disclosure history, certifications (e.g., ISO, EU ecolabel), or documented safety controversies on record. The brand's silence on composition details is standard practice in the sports wax market, where ingredient lists are rarely published. No recall or regulatory action linked to this product has been identified in available sources.
How it compares in its category
Sport wax products as a category carry minimal chemical hazard compared to coatings, cosmetics, or food-contact items, because they are applied externally and not ingested or absorbed in significant amounts. Competing brands (Futures, Mr. Zog's, Solarez) also do not typically publish detailed composition or testing data. Paraffin-based waxes are the industry standard and do not differentiate meaningfully by brand on hazard profile.
If you buy it
Apply wax in well-ventilated spaces and avoid breathing dust during application or scraping. Store in a cool, dry location; paraffin wax is stable indefinitely but may soften in direct sunlight or high heat (above 60°C/140°F). Replace when the wax becomes discolored, compressed, or loses beading action on your board. Wash hands after application, as residue can transfer to skin and food; this is a handling hygiene issue, not a toxicity concern at normal use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 60% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Fast Wax has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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