Maplus BP10 Violet 100g
Low risk. No PFAS signal detected but unverified.
Maplus BP10 is a paraffin ski paste without Teflon-family coating or waterproofing additives. Standard wax formulations present lower PFAS concern.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
paraffin-based wax blend ski/snowboard paste
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maplus BP10 Violet 100g is made of, ingredients and materials
Maplus BP10 Violet is a paraffin-based wax blend designed for ski and snowboard base preparation. Paraffin wax is a petroleum byproduct refined to remove most volatile compounds during manufacturing. The 'BP' designation typically indicates a blend optimized for specific snow temperature ranges, and the violet color is a visual marker for that temperature window, not a hazard indicator. The paste format means it is applied directly to ski bases and then buffed or scraped away, so skin contact and inhalation exposure are both low during normal use.
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Dermal irritation or allergic reaction
Paraffin itself is non-toxic and non-irritant, but colorant dyes (violet pigment) or minor additives could trigger contact sensitivity in susceptible individuals. No adverse events specific to this product are documented.
Inhalation of fine wax particles during buffing
Mechanical buffing of wax paste generates fine particles; chronic inhalation of talc or mineral dust is a recognized occupational concern in ski wax manufacturing, but consumer-level exposure during occasional application is typically low. No specific assessment for Maplus BP10 exists.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during application
Paraffin wax paste does not require heating, so airborne VOC release is minimal. No specific VOC emissions data for Maplus BP10 has been published or flagged in available records.
Residual petroleum hydrocarbons
Refined paraffin wax used in cosmetic and food-contact applications meets purity standards; ski wax is not food-contact or ingested, so trace hydrocarbon residues pose negligible consumer risk. No contamination alerts have been reported for this brand.
Heavy metals
Violet synthetic dyes used in wax products are typically azo or triphenylmethane compounds, not heavy-metal-based pigments. No testing or incidents linking Maplus dyes to cadmium, lead, or arsenic contamination have been documented.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Maplus is an established Italian ski wax manufacturer with no public safety recalls or disclosed incidents involving BP10 or similar products. The brand does not appear to have published detailed ingredient disclosures or third-party certifications (e.g., eco-labels) for this product line. No formal PFAS statement has been located; the product itself shows no documented PFAS risk signal, but verification of non-fluorocarbon status is not independently confirmed. Industry standard for traditional paraffin ski waxes is minimal regulatory scrutiny in consumer markets.
How it compares in its category
Paraffin-based waxes like BP10 are the baseline category standard and typically have lower PFAS concern than fluorocarbon-containing alternatives (which carry potential PFAS concerns). They are chemically simpler than synthetic blends or graphite-enhanced products. Compared to hydrocarbon-based glide waxes, paste waxes like this one pose lower inhalation risk because they are not heated and buffed into aerosol form, reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) exposure during application.
If you buy it
Apply in a well-ventilated space or outdoors to minimize any fine particle inhalation during buffing. Use gloves if you have sensitive skin, as paraffin itself is not a known irritant but some users report mild reactions to additives or dyes. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight to prevent degradation of the wax matrix. Replace when the paste consistency noticeably hardens or the color visibly fades, typically after one to two ski seasons of regular use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Maplus has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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