Mophie · Waterproof Personal Electronics Cases
mophie USB-A to USB-C Charge Cable
Lower concern. Standard USB cable with no known PFAS use.
Mophie charge cables use typical PVC or TPE jackets without disclosed water or stain-resistance treatments. No public PFAS disclosure exists, but low inherent risk applies to basic charging cables.
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Material
PVC and TPE cable jacket, metal connectors
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.
PVC jacket degradation and conductor exposure
Prolonged exposure to heat, UV, or mechanical stress can cause PVC cracking, potentially exposing copper conductors and creating a minor shock hazard if wet or mishandled. This is a wear-out issue, not an inherent chemical risk.
Metal connector corrosion and oxidation
Nickel-plated brass connectors can corrode in high-humidity or salt-air environments, creating poor electrical contact or visible oxidation. This is a functionality and durability issue rather than a chemical safety hazard, as nickel migration during normal use is minimal.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Phthalate plasticizers in PVC
Legacy PVC cables used phthalates as softeners, but no public information indicates Mophie uses phthalate-containing PVC in current products. Even if present, incidental skin contact with a cable jacket poses negligible exposure compared to other consumer plastics. No recalls or testing data for this model exist.
Bacterial or mold growth in cable jacket
PVC and TPE do not inherently harbor bacteria or mold unless stored wet or in stagnant conditions. Standard storage in a dry environment eliminates this risk. No product-specific data suggests this cable is more susceptible than any other.
Heavy metals
Brass and nickel plating are standard for USB connectors and are not bioavailable during normal use (no ingestion, no heating, no prolonged skin contact). No testing data or recalls for Mophie cables indicate leaching or contamination.
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What it's made of and why it matters
This cable uses a PVC and TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) jacket surrounding copper conductors, with metal connectors (likely nickel-plated brass). PVC is a rigid vinyl plastic; TPE is a softer rubber-like polymer. Neither leaches chemicals into your hands or device during normal use because you are not ingesting or heating them to breakdown temperatures. The metal connectors are standard in the industry and do not contact food or skin in ways that trigger heavy metal leaching.
The brand's record and disclosure
Mophie is owned by Zagg, a mobile accessories manufacturer. The company does not publicly disclose detailed material sourcing or chemical testing results for cables. No recalls, safety violations, or manufacturing incidents specific to this cable model are on public record. Mophie makes no specific claims about phthalate-free or restricted substance compliance on this product, which is typical for commodity USB cables.
How it compares in its category
USB cables are one of the lowest-risk consumer electronics categories because they carry no food, are not worn on skin, and operate at low voltages and temperatures. Third-party certified options (USB-IF certified, MFi for Apple devices) offer marginally better assurance of conductor safety and durability, but mainstream brands like Mophie, Belkin, and Anker all use similar PVC/TPE jackets. Cable longevity and failure mode (fraying, connector separation) matter more for safety than material chemistry in this category.
If you buy it
Avoid kinking, wrapping tightly around devices, or storing in extreme heat (above 60C/140F) to prevent jacket cracking and expose of conductors, which can create shock hazard. Replace the cable if the jacket shows visible cracks, fraying, or the connector is loose or corroded. Do not use the cable while charging if the jacket is damaged. This cable has no special maintenance; store in a cool, dry place and use with any standard USB-A power adapter or computer port.
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
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