Mophie · Waterproof Personal Electronics Cases
Mophie USB-C PD 30W GaN Charger
Lower concern. Electronic chargers rarely use PFAS in primary components.
This charger uses standard plastic and metal housing typical of consumer electronics. No known PFAS-prone materials or surface treatments are identified.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Plastic housing, metal contacts, silicon components
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mophie USB-C PD 30W GaN Charger is made of, ingredients and materials
Mophie's 30W GaN charger uses a plastic housing (likely polycarbonate or ABS), metal contacts (typically gold-plated copper), and gallium nitride semiconductor components. GaN chips are inert at normal operating temperatures and do not leach or off-gas. The plastic housing is not in direct food contact and does not typically require hazardous flame retardants because chargers operate at low ambient heat relative to cookware or heated textiles.
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.
Metal contact corrosion and electrical safety
Gold-plated contacts can corrode over time if exposed to moisture or oxidative environments, potentially increasing contact resistance and heat generation. Risk is mitigated by storing chargers in dry conditions and inspecting contacts periodically.
Thermal runaway or overheating
Generic risk in fast-charging accessories if internal components fail. Mophie has no specific recalls on record for this 30W model, but always use certified USB-C cables and avoid damaged chargers to reduce overheating risk.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Plastic housing degradation and leaching
USB charger housings are not designed for food contact or skin immersion. No documented leaching of BPA, phthalates, or other plasticizers from Mophie charger casings under normal use conditions.
GaN semiconductor toxicity
Gallium nitride is a stable inorganic compound with a long history of use in power electronics. No acute or chronic toxicity is documented from GaN chargers under normal handling.
Flame retardants
USB chargers generate minimal sustained heat and typically do not require halogenated or phosphorus flame retardants in their housings. Standard commercial plastics used in this category rarely include problematic flame retardants.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mophie (owned by Nexpow/Incipio) does not publish detailed material safety data sheets for consumer chargers, which is typical for the accessory market but limits transparency. No product recalls or contamination incidents are on record for this specific model. The brand has not made public commitments regarding PFAS phase-out or chemical disclosure, though silence on this issue is common among charging accessory makers.
How it compares in its category
USB-C PD 30W chargers from Anker, Belkin, and Apple share similar construction (plastic housing, GaN or silicon components). This Mophie unit is competitively positioned and carries no known safety differentiator, either worse or better, compared to mainstream alternatives. GaN technology generates less waste heat compared to older silicon designs.
If you buy it
Keep the charger in a cool, dry location and avoid wrapping the cable tightly around the unit, which can trap heat. Do not block ventilation holes on the housing. Replace the charger if the plastic casing cracks, the cable frays, or the contacts corrode. Unplug after charging is complete; there is no safety benefit to leaving it plugged in idle.
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
- Mophie has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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