Google · Waterproof Personal Electronics Cases
Power Adapter for Google Nest Cam Battery
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
The product information we reviewed describes plastic connector/cable, with no water-repellent coating named. Water resistance on products like this usually comes from the material and its seals rather than a surface treatment. The brand has published no PFAS statement for it.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Plastic connector/cable
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.
Electrical contact corrosion
Repeated insertion and removal of the connector can wear gold plating or oxidize bare metal contacts over years of use, but this poses a performance issue rather than a chemical hazard. Visible corrosion is rare with standard USB connectors.
Overheating and thermal stress
If used continuously in hot environments (above 50 degrees Celsius) or with damaged cable insulation, the plastic housing could soften, though Google's design includes thermal safeguards. Normal indoor use does not trigger this risk.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Plastic degradation and leaching
No documented cases of chemical leaching from Google Nest adapter plastics. Polycarbonate or polyamide connectors are stable at room temperature and do not off-gas volatile compounds under normal use.
Heavy metals
The adapter is sealed, so internal solder (which may contain tin and trace copper) poses no exposure risk. EU RoHS rules restrict lead in consumer electronics, and Google's products comply with these standards in major markets.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic shedding
The rigid plastic connector and cable jacket do not shed microplastics during normal handling or storage. Microplastic release is not a recognized hazard for intact power adapter housings.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This adapter uses a plastic connector housing and cable jacket, standard for all consumer USB power supplies. The internal circuitry is potted (encased) in epoxy or similar insulation, which is industry-standard practice. Plastic connectors and cables do not typically leach hazardous chemicals during normal operation at room temperature, and the sealed design limits any exposure pathway to internal components.
The brand's record and disclosure
Google has not published specific material safety disclosures or PFAS statements for this adapter model. The company does not market this product with sustainability certifications (e.g., UL, RoHS, CE), though it meets basic electrical safety requirements for sale in consumer markets. No recalls or documented chemical hazards have been reported for Google Nest power accessories.
How it compares in its category
USB power adapters are among the lowest-risk consumer electronics. This Google adapter is typical in material composition and build quality compared to equivalent chargers from Apple, Amazon, and third-party manufacturers. The plastic used is durable and stable under normal indoor storage and use, with no evidence of faster degradation than competitor products.
If you buy it
Store the adapter indoors at room temperature and avoid sustained heat exposure (e.g., direct sunlight, enclosed spaces). Do not immerse or expose the connector to water; the plastic housing provides electrical insulation, not waterproofing. Replace the adapter if the cable jacket shows cracks, fraying, or exposure of internal wires. The adapter does not require special cleaning; a dry cloth is sufficient.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Google has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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