Purl Extremely Cold Green Ski Wax
Ski wax is typically lower PFAS risk. No brand disclosure given.
Paraffin and hydrocarbon ski wax are generally lower-risk for PFAS. Purl makes no public PFAS statement.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Paraffin or hydrocarbon ski wax blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Purl Extremely Cold Green Ski Wax is made of, ingredients and materials
Purl Extremely Cold Green is a paraffin-based hydrocarbon wax blend formulated for sub-zero snow conditions. Paraffin wax is a refined petroleum byproduct that poses no known toxicity risk during normal application on skis. The 'green' designation typically refers to temperature range, not environmental certification. Unlike fluorocarbon ski waxes, paraffin avoids the primary PFAS exposure route in this product category.
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.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from heating
Paraffin wax heated to application temperature (70°C+) may release low levels of aliphatic hydrocarbons. Ventilation during application minimizes inhalation risk; acute toxicity is not documented in ski wax use, but sensitive individuals or chronic exposure in poorly ventilated spaces warrants caution.
Skin irritation or contact dermatitis
Paraffin itself is inert, but some ski wax formulations include additives or residual solvents that can irritate sensitive skin. Purl provides no ingredient disclosure, so additive risk cannot be assessed. Wear gloves during application and wash hands afterward if you have reactive skin.
Microparticle inhalation during buffing
Scraping and buffing cured wax off skis generates fine paraffin dust, which is generally low-toxicity but can irritate respiratory passages if inhaled in high concentration. This is a mechanical rather than chemical hazard; use a dust mask during buffing or work outdoors.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Paraffin waxes do not typically contain lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals; the green color is likely from organic dyes or mineral colorants. No recalls or test reports document contamination in ski waxes of this class, though Purl's silence on pigment sourcing leaves a small gap in certainty.
Source, FDA ↗Residual solvent contamination
Hydrocarbon waxes are refined and purified; residual solvents from manufacturing are not a documented concern in commercial ski wax. Purl does not disclose manufacturing standards, but paraffin wax chemistry itself does not suggest solvent retention risk.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Purl is a smaller regional ski wax manufacturer with no public record of third-party certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex, bluesign) or PFAS commitments. The brand makes no disclosed statements about PFAS content or manufacturing standards. No product recalls or safety controversies are documented for Purl ski waxes in public databases. This silence is common among non-premium wax brands, though it reflects lack of transparency rather than confirmed safety.
How it compares in its category
Paraffin waxes are the baseline safety tier in ski wax; they carry far lower chemical hazard profiles than fluorinated or synthetic blends marketed as high-performance. Major competitors (Toko, Swix) offer both paraffin and fluorocarbon lines; those brands publish PFAS or fluorine disclaimers, setting a transparency standard Purl does not meet. For recreational skiers unconcerned with racing performance, paraffin wax like this is chemically simpler and lower-risk than premium alternatives.
If you buy it
Apply wax in a well-ventilated space or outdoors; heating paraffin at iron temperature (around 70°C) produces minimal VOC but avoid prolonged inhalation of vapors. Store in a cool, dry location away from heat; paraffin does not degrade rapidly. Replace when visible wear appears on your ski base or when wax builds up unevenly. Wash hands after application, especially before eating, to avoid ingesting residual wax particles.
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
- Purl has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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