At Home Artificial Grass 5X7
Wait for coating composition to be disclosed by manufacturer.
Artificial grass typically uses water-resistant or stain-resistant coatings to resist moisture and wear. GreenFields won't explain coating chemistry, making PFAS risk impossible to assess without lab tests.
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Material
polyethylene/polypropylene with unspecified water/stain-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What At Home Artificial Grass 5X7 is made of, ingredients and materials
This product is polyethylene or polypropylene fiber (common plastics) tufted onto a backing, with an undisclosed water and stain-resistant coating. The base polymers themselves are stable and not known to leach under normal outdoor use. However, the coating composition is the critical unknown, water-resistance coatings on synthetic grass often rely on Teflon-type coating, silicones, or wax-based systems, some of which may contain PFAS. Without manufacturer disclosure, the coating's safety profile cannot be assessed.
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 (VOCs) from undisclosed coating
Water-resistant coatings on polyethylene/polypropylene can off-gas solvents, especially in heat or sunlight. GreenFields has not published volatile content data, so off-gassing risk cannot be quantified but is plausible for budget synthetic turf.
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
Outdoor artificial grass degrades over 8-15 years depending on UV and foot traffic. As the coating cracks and fibers shed, small plastic particles enter soil and potentially runoff. This is inherent to the product category but accelerated by poor coating durability.
Backing material leachables
Polyurethane, latex, or SBR rubber backings can leach heavy metals or plasticizers under outdoor weathering. GreenFields does not specify backing material, so leaching potential is unknown but common in budget artificial grass.
What’s reassuring
Antimony in polypropylene or polyethylene
Some synthetic grass fibers use antimony as a catalyst or stabilizer. No published reports link GreenFields products to high antimony content, and modern polypropylene typically contains only trace residual levels; however, this has not been independently verified for this brand.
Flame retardants
Outdoor artificial grass is not typically treated with flame retardants, but if fire-resistance claims are made, halogenated or brominated additives may be present. GreenFields marketing does not highlight fire performance, so this hazard is low-probability but unconfirmed.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
GreenFields has not made public commitments to PFAS-free manufacturing or provided technical data sheets detailing the coating chemistry. This silence on a material safety question that competitors increasingly answer is a transparency red flag. No major safety recalls or regulatory actions are on record for this brand's artificial grass products, but absence of disclosure does not equal absence of concern.
How it compares in its category
Artificial grass in the furniture/outdoor category sits at the middle of the safety spectrum. Brands like FieldTurf and EasyLawn have begun disclosing coating components; some use Teflon-type coating-free alternatives. At-home products like this one often lack the transparency of commercial sports-field turf. Budget-tier synthetic grass is more likely to use generic, undisclosed water-resistant treatments than premium alternatives.
If you buy it
Request the product's technical data sheet from the retailer or manufacturer before purchase, specifically asking for the coating material. During installation, ensure good drainage to minimize water pooling and degradation. Keep artificial grass away from direct heat sources (grills, fire pits) and excessive UV exposure to slow fiber breakdown. Inspect annually for matting, fiber separation, or backing deterioration; replace the product if the backing fails or coating flakes, as this increases ingestion risk for children and pets.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- At Home has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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