Rex Grip Wax Purple 45g
Ski wax. Paraffin-based formulas pose lower PFAS concern than fluorinated alternatives.
This grip wax appears paraffin-based, a traditional ski wax material without known PFAS risk. Verify product specs if concerned about fluorinated options in the market.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Paraffin wax blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Rex Grip Wax Purple 45g is made of, ingredients and materials
Rex Grip Wax Purple 45g is a paraffin wax blend, a hydrocarbon mixture derived from petroleum refining. Paraffin wax is a material not linked to PFAS, and does not generate volatile organic compounds at normal application temperatures. The purple color likely comes from iron oxide or synthetic dyes, both of which are stable within paraffin matrices and not known to leach during use.
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.
Inhalation of wax dust and volatile organics
Scraping and brushing paraffin wax can generate fine dust. While paraffin itself is low-toxicity, chronic inhalation of particulates may irritate respiratory passages. Ventilation during application and cleanup reduces this risk substantially.
Thermal degradation at high ambient temperatures
Paraffin wax begins to soften visibly above 40 degrees Celsius. If stored in hot vehicles or applied in very warm climates without cooling, the wax may lose structural integrity, though this does not create a chemical hazard, only functional failure.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Synthetic dye stability in wax matrix
The purple colorant is chemically locked into the paraffin base and does not leach under normal ski conditions or skin contact. No documented cases of dye migration or dermal sensitization from colored waxes in this product class.
Heavy metals
Rex does not disclose pigment sourcing or heavy metal testing. Paraffin-grade iron oxides and synthetic colorants are typically low-risk, but cadmium or lead in cheaper dyes is theoretically possible without third-party verification.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Rex is a Scandinavian ski care manufacturer with no public disclosure of safety testing or third-party certification for non-PFAS hazards. The brand has not faced documented recalls or safety controversies related to this product category. No evidence of ingredient transparency statements or health warnings beyond standard wax handling guidance is publicly available.
How it compares in its category
Paraffin-based grip waxes are the baseline safety choice in ski waxing; they carry substantially lower chemical hazard profiles than fluorinated glide waxes (which may contain GenX or other PFAS alternatives). Most ski wax brands in this tier offer similar paraffin formulas without differentiated safety claims. Rex's lack of transparency is typical for the category but not unusual.
If you buy it
Apply in ventilated spaces to avoid inhalation of wax dust during scraping or corking. Store below 25 degrees Celsius to prevent softening or color bleeding. Replace when the wax no longer adheres to the ski base or forms clumps during application, typically after 2-4 outings depending on snow type. Wash hands after application; paraffin wax is not toxic but can clog pores with prolonged skin contact.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Rex has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Rex Grip Wax Purple 45g?
- hydrocarbon ski wax (non-fluorinated)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and mineral oil vapor
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Thermal degradation and fume emission
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- Wax-based ski base, fluorine-free formulation
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Inhalation of wax particulates and volatiles during application
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