Global Syn-Turf · Artificial Turf
Global Syn-Turf ALLGREEN Emerald 92 Stemgrass Emerald Green Indoor/Outdoor Turf 15 ft.
Turf material unlikely to be PFAS-heavy, but treatments need verification.
The turf fibers themselves are usually base polyolefins without intentional PFAS. GlobalTex won't say whether backing or UV coatings contain fluorinated compounds.
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Material
polypropylene or polyethylene synthetic turf
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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.
Flame retardants
Many synthetic turf products are treated with brominated or phosphorus-based flame retardants to meet building codes, but GlobalTex does not disclose treatment chemistry for ALLGREEN Emerald 92. If present, some formulations carry neurotoxicity or bioaccumulation concerns, particularly in children's play areas.
Source, EPA ↗Microplastic fiber shedding
Polypropylene and polyethylene fibers shed particles, especially under foot traffic or mechanical wear. Inhalation of fine fibers is possible in enclosed spaces; ingestion risk is low but not zero if small children contact mouth after playing. Shedding increases with age and UV degradation.
Infill material contamination (if rubber or tire crumb)
If this product is paired with tire-derived rubber infill (common for outdoor turf), that infill may contain heavy metals (zinc, lead) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). GlobalTex product labeling does not specify recommended infill, leaving end-users to source it independently with variable safety.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
VOC or adhesive off-gassing from backing or installation
Polypropylene and polyethylene backings themselves do not off-gas formaldehyde or significant VOCs at room temperature. However, if installation adhesives or latex backing are used, low-level VOC release is possible during the first days to weeks indoors; cross-ventilation reduces this.
Heavy metals
No reported recalls or detected contamination for ALLGREEN Emerald 92 colorants. Modern synthetic turf dyes are typically azo-free, but independent testing of this specific product is not publicly available; assume industry-standard safety unless a recall emerges.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Global Syn-Turf ALLGREEN Emerald 92 is polypropylene or polyethylene-based synthetic turf with a backing material (likely polypropylene or latex). These thermoplastic polymers are inherently stable at room temperature and do not off-gas formaldehyde or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at the levels seen in some foams or adhesive-heavy products. The risk profile depends on whether flame retardants or antimicrobial treatments have been applied to the pile or backing, and whether adhesives or infill materials (sand, rubber crumb) introduce secondary hazards.
The brand's record and disclosure
GlobalTex has not published detailed safety data sheets, third-party certifications (such as GreenGuard or OEKO-TEX), or explicit statements about flame retardant chemistry or infill recommendations for this product line. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record for ALLGREEN Emerald 92 specifically. The brand's silence on treatment disclosures is common in the synthetic turf market but limits consumer ability to assess chemical loading.
How it compares in its category
Indoor/outdoor synthetic turf sits in a lower-hazard segment than upholstered furniture or carpet containing polyurethane foam or dense adhesive layers. Many competitors also lack robust chemical transparency, making ALLGREEN Emerald 92 typical rather than exceptional. Real turf avoids polymer concerns but requires maintenance chemicals; this product trades that for potential microplastic shedding and treatment unknowns.
If you buy it
Ensure the product is used in well-ventilated spaces, especially indoors, to minimize inhalation of any fibers or off-gassing during initial installation and hot weather. Avoid placing it directly over areas where small children or pets mouth items frequently. If infill (sand or rubber crumb) is recommended, verify its source and safety; tire-derived rubber crumb carries its own heavy-metal and PAH concerns. Replace or dispose of the turf responsibly once degradation or visible wear-particle shedding becomes heavy, and do not burn it.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Global Syn-Turf has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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