Mophie · Waterproof Personal Electronics Cases
Mophie Charge Stream USB-C to USB-C Cable
Low risk. Standard USB cable with no known PFAS concern.
This PVC and copper cable contains no documented PFAS treatment and carries lower risk than apparel or cookware products.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
PVC jacket, copper conductors
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.
Connector corrosion and electrical safety
If the PVC jacket cracks and exposes copper or if moisture enters the connector, corrosion can degrade conductivity and potentially create electrical shorts. This is a durability and safety hazard, not a chemical one, and is avoided by replacing the cable when damage is visible.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
PVC plasticizer migration
PVC jackets may contain phthalates or other plasticizers, but these do not leach into food or skin under normal cable use. No established reports of harm from touching or holding PVC-jacketed cables.
Heavy metals
USB connectors typically use lead-free solder and nickel or gold plating per RoHS compliance. No specific test data available for Mophie Charge Stream, but major electronics retailers verify RoHS compliance. Skin contact with connectors poses minimal risk.
Source, FDA ↗VOC off-gassing from PVC jacket
PVC cables may emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during manufacturing and storage, but off-gassing is minimal by the time the product reaches consumers. This is not a reported safety concern for cables in normal use.
Copper conductor toxicity
Copper is not toxic through normal contact or handling of insulated cables. Only ingestion or chronic inhalation of copper dust poses health risk, neither of which occurs with a functional cable jacket.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Mophie Charge Stream uses a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) outer jacket over copper conductors. PVC is a common, cost-effective insulation material in cables and does not inherently pose leaching risks under normal use because it is not in contact with food, skin for extended periods, or liquids. The copper core is industry standard and poses no chemical hazard when properly insulated. Cable degradation over years may cause cracking, but this is a wear-and-tear issue, not a toxicity issue.
The brand's record and disclosure
Mophie (now owned by ZAGG) has not published detailed material safety data or third-party test results for this cable. The brand maintains a silent stance on PFAS and chemical additives in PVC, which is typical for the consumer electronics accessory sector but limits transparency. No recalls or health complaints specific to Mophie USB cables have been established in public records. The company does not market this product with sustainability or low-chemical certifications.
How it compares in its category
USB-C cables are a commodity product with minimal differentiation in safety profiles. Mophie sits in the mainstream mid-range; competitors vary mainly in durability claims and build quality, not chemical safety. Certified alternatives (e.g., cables carrying USB-IF or third-party eco labels) are rare. PVC jackets are the industry norm for this price point; silicone jackets are marketed as more durable but cost more and do not address chemical concerns.
If you buy it
Avoid storing it in extreme heat (above 60°C / 140°F) for prolonged periods, as PVC can soften and degrade. Inspect the jacket regularly for cracks or exposed copper, especially at connector ends where flexing concentrates stress. Replace it if visible damage appears or if charging becomes unreliable. Store coiled loosely to reduce connector strain.
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
- Mophie has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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