RealGrass Standard 15 ft. Wide x Cut to Length Artificial Grass Carpet
Lower PFAS concern, but ask seller about stain treatment.
Artificial grass is typically polyethylene or polypropylene fibers. PFAS risk is moderate if stain or wear treatments were applied, but the brand won't disclose.
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Material
polyethylene/polypropylene synthetic grass fibers with backing
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What RealGrass Standard 15 ft. Grass Carpet is made of, ingredients and materials
RealGrass Standard uses polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) synthetic fibers, common plastics chosen for durability and water resistance in outdoor/indoor fake turf. These materials are chemically stable under normal use but can off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during manufacturing and initial installation, especially in warm or enclosed spaces. The backing layer (typically a polyurethane or polypropylene composite) is where most flame retardants and adhesives concentrate, making backing degradation a secondary exposure route.
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.
Flame retardants
Artificial turf backings commonly contain halogenated or phosphorus-based flame retardants to meet building codes; RealGrass does not disclose which type or concentration. Some flame retardants (e.g., brominated compounds) are linked to bioaccumulation and endocrine disruption, but exposure during normal use is typically dermal and inhalation-limited unless backing degrades.
Source, EPA ↗VOC off-gassing from fibers and adhesives
Backing layer degradation and leaching
Polyurethane or adhesive-based backings degrade over 5-10 years in outdoor UV and moisture, releasing particles and potential residual monomers or uncrosslinked polymers. No specific leachate analysis is published for RealGrass, but this is a known issue across the artificial turf category, particularly in warm climates or high-traffic areas.
Microplastic shedding from fiber degradation
PE and PP fibers gradually fragment under foot traffic, UV exposure, and environmental weathering, releasing microplastics into soil or drainage systems. While not a direct inhalation hazard during normal yard use, shedding is significant and unavoidable; installation near water features or where runoff enters groundwater may pose environmental concern.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Lead
No recalls or public safety incidents link RealGrass to heavy-metal pigments. Standard PE/PP turf uses synthetic organic or inorganic colorants; heavy metals are not typical in this fiber class, but manufacturer testing data is not available to confirm.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
RealGrass does not publicly disclose material safety data, flame retardant chemistry, or independent third-party certifications (e.g., GreenGuard, Cradle to Cradle) on their standard product line. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record for this brand. The company's silence on PFAS, flame retardants, and VOC emissions is typical for the artificial turf industry but leaves buyers without verified safety assurances.
How it compares in its category
Artificial grass carpets as a category carry higher flame retardant burdens than natural grass or untreated alternatives; RealGrass Standard does not differentiate itself with low-chemical or certified-safe positioning. Most commercial artificial turf products lack transparency on additive chemistry. Natural grass, sod, or certified sustainable alternatives (like recycled-fiber turf with published safety data) offer clearer hazard profiles, though at higher cost and maintenance requirements.
If you buy it
Air out the carpet in a well-ventilated space (outdoors or open windows) for 48-72 hours after installation to allow initial VOC off-gassing. Avoid installing in enclosed spaces with poor airflow, especially warm indoor areas where off-gassing accelerates. Do not expose to direct heat sources (grills, fire pits) or extended UV without shade, as thermal stress can degrade the backing and release additives. Inspect the backing annually for wear; replace if separation, crumbling, or odor develop.
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
- Realgrass has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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