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Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
The product information we reviewed describes rubber/polymer waterproof case, with no water-repellent coating named. Water resistance on products like this usually comes from the material and its seals rather than a surface treatment. The brand has published no PFAS statement for it.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Rubber/polymer waterproof case
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Body Glove Tidal Galaxy S24 Ultra is made of, ingredients and materials
Body Glove Tidal cases are constructed from thermoelastomeric rubber or synthetic polymer blends designed for waterproof sealing around phone edges and ports. These materials are chosen for flexibility, durability, and ability to form watertight seals without requiring fluorochemical water-repellent coatings. The case relies on mechanical sealing (gaskets, port covers) rather than chemical surface treatments, which reduces exposure to problematic additives.
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.
Rubber/polymer degradation and off-gassing (VOC/odor release)
Synthetic rubber and polymer compounds can emit low levels of volatile organic compounds, especially when new or exposed to heat. This is typically a nuisance (odor) rather than a health hazard for this type of product, but sensitive individuals may notice a smell during the first few weeks of use.
Microplastics
Rubber and polymer cases can shed microscopic particles over time, particularly at stress points where the case flexes or where it contacts the phone. These particles are released into the user's hands and environment but pose no direct ingestion risk via normal phone case use.
Source, EPA ↗Accelerated degradation if exposed to sunscreen or insect repellent
Rubber compounds can soften or degrade when exposed to oils in sunscreen (especially oxybenzone-based formulas) or DEET-based insect repellents. This affects seal integrity more than chemical safety but is a practical maintenance concern for outdoor/beach use.
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 reports document cadmium, lead, or other heavy metals in Body Glove phone cases. Rubber vulcanization typically uses zinc oxide, which has lower concern in this context, but formal ingredient disclosure is absent.
Source, FDA ↗Gasket/seal material leaching into stored water or skin contact
Silicone and rubber gaskets used in waterproof cases are not known to leach harmful chemicals under normal phone case use. The case does not come into prolonged contact with drinking water or food, limiting this pathway.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Body Glove is a long-established accessory brand (founded 1979) with a general reputation for outdoor/water sports products. The brand does not publicly issue detailed material safety statements or chemical disclosures for phone cases. No recalls, safety warnings, or documented chemical contamination issues have been reported for Body Glove phone cases in consumer safety databases. Samsung does not manufacture these cases; Body Glove licenses the design and produces them independently.
How it compares in its category
Waterproof phone cases as a category typically avoid fluorinated water repellents due to PFAS concerns; Body Glove's mechanical seal design is standard and relatively conservative compared to some competitors who use Teflon-family coating coatings. Rubber-based cases like this tend to have fewer chemical additives than silicone alternatives, which may contain residual catalysts or plasticizers. This product's approach is middle-of-the-road in safety for the category, neither exemplary nor problematic.
If you buy it
Inspect gaskets and seals before each use to ensure they remain pliable and seated properly; silicone gaskets can degrade after 2-3 years of regular submersion or sun exposure. Rinse the case with fresh water after saltwater or chlorinated pool use to prevent degradation of the rubber compound. Replace port covers when they become loose or cracked. Store the case in a cool, dry place away from direct UV light to slow rubber oxidation and extend seal life to 3-5 years.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Samsung has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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