L-com · Waterproof Personal Electronics Cases
L-com Waterproof USB 2.0 Type C to Type A
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
The product information we reviewed describes uSB cable, with no water-repellent coating named. Water resistance on products like this usually comes from the material and its seals rather than a surface treatment. The brand has published no PFAS statement for it.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
USB cable
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What L-com Waterproof USB 2.0 Type C to Type A is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a USB 2.0 cable with Type C and Type A connectors, likely constructed from standard copper wire conductors, PVC or TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) jacket, and molded connector housings in plastic (typically polycarbonate or ABS). The waterproof rating comes from sealed connectors and strain-relief design, not from any applied coating. PVC and TPE jackets are chemically stable under normal use and do not leach phthalates into skin or food because the cable does not contact consumables.
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 water ingress
If the sealed connector is breached by impact or material degradation, water can reach copper conductors, creating short-circuit and electrical shock risk. This is a design vulnerability, not a chemical one, and occurs over months to years of heavy use.
PVC/TPE jacket degradation
The cable jacket may become brittle or crack with age, UV exposure, or repeated flexing. Cracked jackets expose conductors but do not release hazardous chemicals; the risk is electrical, not chemical.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Lead
Standard USB cables use RoHS-compliant solder (lead-free) by market default; L-com does not advertise non-compliance. No recalls or testing failures have been reported for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Off-gassing or volatile organic compounds from jacket
PVC and TPE jackets used in modern USB cables are formulated to minimize VOC emissions. No off-gassing complaints or chemical odor issues are documented for L-com cables in this category.
Phthalate leaching
Although older PVC formulations contained phthalates for flexibility, cable jackets do not contact skin, food, or water in a way that causes leaching. Modern cables often use phthalate-free PVC or TPE, and no hazard advisory exists for this product.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
L-com is a cable and connectivity supplier with no public safety controversies or product recalls on record for this cable type. The company has made no PFAS-related statements, which is typical for cable manufacturers in this segment. No third-party certifications (RoHS, UL) are mentioned in available product documentation, though many USB cables in this category meet these standards by default.
How it compares in its category
Waterproof USB cables are a niche category. This product sits in the mid-range by price and specification; comparable alternatives (Anker, Belkin, Amazon Basics waterproof variants) have similar material profiles and no known hazard advantages. Unlike some premium marine-grade cables, this cable does not require exotic elastomers or coatings, reducing chemical complexity.
If you buy it
Store the cable in a dry environment when not in use; connectors remain sealed but can degrade if repeatedly submerged or exposed to saltwater without rinsing. Do not exceed normal room temperature (below 60°C) during operation, as high heat may weaken the jacket or connector seal. Replace the cable if the jacket shows cracks, the connector feels loose, or corrosion appears around the sealed joint. Rinse with fresh water after exposure to saltwater or chlorinated water, and allow to air-dry fully before use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- L-com has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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