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Flip Filters FLIP12 DIVE & DEEP Filter Kit for GoPro HERO5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12
Optical glass and plastic filter elements with no coating on record.
This filter kit uses optical glass and plastic filter elements. No water-repellent finish or coating is documented. The brand has no PFAS statement on record.
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Material
optical glass and plastic filter elements
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.
Microplastics
Repeated removal and installation of plastic-threaded filter housings may generate microscopic plastic particles at connection points, though this debris does not contact the user or camera sensor given the external mounting design.
Source, EPA ↗Bacterial or fungal growth in sealed filter housing
If filters are stored wet or in high-humidity conditions without drying, mold or algae may grow on internal glass surfaces or in the plastic seal, though this is a hygiene issue rather than a chemical hazard. Proper drying and storage eliminates this risk.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Optical glass surface degradation
Borosilicate optical glass used in camera filters is chemically inert and does not degrade, leach, or off-gas under normal conditions or UV exposure. No surface treatment hazards are documented.
Plastic housing leaching or off-gassing
Polycarbonate and acrylic housings do not contact food, drink, or skin; they are not exposed to heat during use. No leaching or VOC off-gassing concerns are established for this non-contact application.
Heavy metals
GoPro filters are consumer-grade optical accessories; anti-reflective and UV coatings on optical glass typically use titanium dioxide, magnesium fluoride, or silica rather than cadmium or lead. No heavy metal hazards are documented for mainstream camera filter manufacturers.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The FLIP12 kit consists of optical glass filter elements mounted in plastic housings designed to screw onto GoPro camera lenses. Optical glass used in camera filters is typically borosilicate or soda-lime glass formulated for light transmission and chemical stability, with no known leaching or degradation during normal use. The plastic components are likely polycarbonate or acrylic, chosen for clarity and UV resistance rather than contact with food or skin, which eliminates many common plastic hazards.
The brand's record and disclosure
GoPro does not publicly disclose detailed material safety data for accessory kits like the FLIP12, nor does the brand maintain a public PFAS or restricted substance policy specific to optical filters. The parent company has faced no major recalls or safety controversies tied to filter accessories. GoPro's silence on materials is typical for consumer camera accessory manufacturers and does not indicate a known problem.
How it compares in its category
Camera filter kits from major brands (Canon, Nikon, Sony, GoPro) typically use the same borosilicate glass and polycarbonate housing materials with minimal regulatory concern. Third-party filter kits sold under lesser-known brands sometimes show lower optical quality but equivalent material safety. The FLIP12 sits in the mainstream tier with established optical and mechanical performance standards.
If you buy it
Store filters in a dry case to prevent mineral buildup on glass surfaces from seawater or humid environments. Do not immerse filters beyond the rated depth rating (usually 10m for GoPro accessories) as prolonged water contact may compromise plastic thread seals. Clean glass with a microfiber cloth; avoid abrasive materials. Replace plastic housings if threads become stripped or if seals visibly degrade; glass filters themselves are essentially permanent.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- GoPro has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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