Maxima Ultragreen Service Spool
Insufficient public data on PFAS content or material treatment.
Maxima Ultragreen Service Spool has unclear material composition and no public PFAS disclosure. Without lab data or brand transparency, risk assessment is unreliable.
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Material
Braided nylon fishing line or spool material
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
Braided nylon may shed microscopic fibers during use or weathering, particularly if the line frays or is stored in UV light. This is an environmental concern if line enters waterways, but not a consumer health hazard during normal use.
Source, EPA ↗PFAS
PFAS compounds are commonly used in water-resistant polymers and may be present in nylon fishing line to enhance durability, but no test data or material disclosure from Maxima is publicly available to confirm or deny presence.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Azo dye skin sensitization
Green and other azo dyes in fishing line are not on record as causing contact dermatitis under normal handling. Risk is theoretical only for individuals with severe azo dye sensitivities (rare).
Nylon leaching under thermal stress
Nylon does not leach additives during room-temperature storage or water exposure. Only extreme heat (above 250°C) would degrade nylon; this is not a realistic scenario for a fishing spool.
Lead
No lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals are expected in modern nylon fishing line. Older vintages (pre-2000s) are no longer in circulation from this manufacturer.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Maxima Ultragreen Service Spool is braided nylon monofilament or multifilament fishing line. Nylon (polyamide) is a synthetic polymer stable under normal conditions and does not leach harmful chemicals during typical fishing use at room temperature. The braided or spooled format means no ceramic coatings, enamels, or heat-exposure scenarios that would trigger degradation or fume release. Coloration (green dye) is standard industrial azo dye or acid dye common to fishing line; no lead or cadmium is expected in this application class.
The brand's record and disclosure
Maxima is a long-established fishing line manufacturer with no publicly documented safety recalls, compliance failures, or chemical disclosure controversies on record. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS treatment or content, nor do they advertise PFAS-free status, consistent with the broader fishing line industry's silence on this issue. No certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex, bluesign) are known to apply to this product line, which is typical for commodity fishing equipment. Transparency on PFAS or other chemical inputs remains absent.
How it compares in its category
Braided nylon fishing line is the standard material for this category and carries the same undisclosed PFAS profile as competitors (Berkley, SpiderWire, Suffix). There is no meaningful differentiation in chemical safety between brands at this price point. Ultragreen is not marketed as eco-certified or chemically transparent, placing it in the mainstream tier. Alternatives (fluorocarbon line, monofilament alternatives) present their own material trade-offs and may involve different PFAS-related concerns.
If you buy it
Nylon fishing line presents no known hazards during handling for casting, winding, and storage at room temperature. Avoid prolonged storage in direct sunlight, which can degrade nylon over years and weaken tensile strength, not release chemicals. Dispose of old spools responsibly; nylon is not biodegradable and will persist in landfills or waterways if discarded carelessly. Wash hands after handling if skin is sensitive to dyes, though reactions are rare. Replace the spool when line shows visible abrasion, discoloration, or loss of suppleness.
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
- Maxima has made none
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