Rex Power Grip Wax
Wax-based ski or board grip. No PFAS disclosure but low inherent risk.
This traditional wax product for skiing or snowboarding has no PFAS claims or disclosure found. Wax formulations typically pose lower concern than Teflon-family coating coatings.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Wax-based grip compound
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Rex Power Grip Wax is made of, ingredients and materials
Rex Power Grip Wax is a hydrocarbon-based ski and snowboard grip compound, typically formulated from paraffin wax, synthetic polymers, or blends with resins for tackiness. Wax products in this category are designed to remain solid at room temperature and transfer minimally to skin during use. The material chemistry is inherently low-volatility compared to solvent-based products, reducing inhalation hazard during application and 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.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Wax formulations may contain trace solvents or petroleum distillates used in manufacturing. Odor during application is common; ventilation during pressing or application is prudent but acute toxicity risk is minimal given solid-state delivery.
Skin sensitization or irritation from resins or additives
Synthetic resins or tackifiers in grip wax can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. No specific allergic incidents documented for this product; risk is consistent with wax-compound category and manageable via hand-washing.
Microplastic shedding during use
Synthetic polymer components may fragment and shed onto snow/terrain during wear. This is an environmental rather than direct health concern; user inhalation or ingestion risk during normal use is negligible.
Ingestion toxicity if swallowed (incidental child exposure)
Paraffin wax itself is low-toxicity if ingested in small amounts (used in food-grade applications). Additives or resins could pose concern; product should be stored away from children as a precaution, though accidental small ingestions are unlikely to cause severe harm.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No recalls or test data on record for Rex Power Grip Wax. Wax-based grip compounds do not typically require pigmentation; inherent risk is low. No reason to suspect lead, cadmium, or antimony contamination absent disclosed ingredients.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Rex is a longstanding Austrian ski-wax manufacturer with no public safety controversies or product recalls on record. The brand has not published third-party testing or certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex, Nordic Ecolabel) for Power Grip Wax specifically. Silence on heavy metal or solvent content is typical for wax-grip products in this price and performance tier, though transparency remains absent.
How it compares in its category
Grip waxes are a niche category with few direct competitors; Rex is among the more established brands. Most competing products (Swix, Toko) similarly lack detailed chemical disclosure. This product sits mid-range for transparency, no worse than peers, but also no exemplary safety or environmental certifications to distinguish it.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and sunlight to prevent warping or separation. Apply only to clean board or ski bases and reapply per manufacturer guidance (typically every 1-3 outings). Wash hands after use; avoid prolonged skin contact or ingestion, especially with children. Replace when product becomes crumbly, discolored, or loses tackiness.
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
- Rex has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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