Liquid Screen Protector
Skip. Unknown coating composition and PFAS content not disclosed.
Pela's liquid screen protector uses an unspecified nano-coating with no public PFAS disclosure or third-party testing. Liquid coatings often contain Teflon-family coating or other PFAS-prone chemistry.
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Material
Liquid nano-coating (unspecified polymer)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Liquid Screen Protector is made of, ingredients and materials
Pela's liquid screen protector is a liquid nano-coating of unspecified polymer composition applied as a thin film to device screens. The exact resin type, crosslinking chemistry, and any additives (UV absorbers, hardeners, slip agents) are not publicly detailed by the brand. Without material transparency, it is difficult to assess whether the coating contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that off-gas during curing, or trace heavy metals common in some nano-particle formulations. This opacity is a significant limitation for independent safety evaluation.
What’s concerning
Unknown / proprietary coating
A coating is recorded with no disclosed chemistry.
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.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and residual monomers
Liquid nano-coatings typically require solvent carriers and thermal or UV curing; the specific polymer and solvent system used in Pela's product is undisclosed, so presence and concentration of VOCs or uncrosslinked monomers that could off-gas or transfer to skin/eyes during and after application are not on record.
Coating durability and microflaking
Liquid screen protectors are prone to partial or uneven degradation after weeks of use; if the coating flakes or peels, microscopic particles could enter eyes or be ingested. Pela has not published long-term durability or particle-shedding data for this product.
Skin or eye sensitization from uncured or contact exposure
Liquid formulations applied near the face pose risk of skin or mucous membrane contact before full curing. Allergens, irritants, or reactive oligomers in the coating are not documented, and the brand has not published dermatological or ophthalmological testing.
Inadequate application guidance and user error
Improper application (insufficient curing, application to wet or damaged screens, or contact before polymerization is complete) increases exposure to uncrosslinked resin. Pela's publicly available instructions do not address all known failure modes or contamination risks.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
Some nano-coatings incorporate metal oxides (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide) or metallic nanoparticles as hardeners or UV absorbers. No public information confirms or rules out these materials in Pela's product; without composition disclosure, this hazard cannot be assessed.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Pela has not publicly disclosed the chemical composition, polymer identity, manufacturing certifications (ISO, FDA, or third-party testing), or PFAS content of this product. The brand's silence on PFAS, despite growing market scrutiny of nano-coatings, leaves users without confidence in the absence of these chemicals. No established recalls or safety controversies are on record for this specific product, but the lack of transparency is inconsistent with safety-conscious brand practices seen in this emerging category.
How it compares in its category
Liquid screen protectors are a newer category with limited independent testing and variable durability claims. Most competitors similarly withhold detailed polymer and additive information, making category-wide safety comparison difficult. Traditional tempered glass protectors and oleophobic coatings on factory devices have longer safety track records; liquid nano-coatings lack equivalent long-term epidemiological or toxicological data. The appeal of liquid formulations is convenience, but this comes at the cost of reduced transparency and unknown durability of the protective layer over time.
If you buy it
Follow the brand's curing time guidance fully before using the device, as incomplete polymerization may increase skin or eye contact risk with uncrosslinked resin. Do not apply to screens you will use within 24 hours, as VOC off-gassing (if present) could irritate eyes. If the coating begins to peel, flake, or degrade visibly after weeks of use, discontinue and clean the screen thoroughly, as micro-flaking could transfer to eyes or skin. Reapplication frequency and total product lifetime are not specified by the brand; request clarification before repeat applications.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 25% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Pela has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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