PFAS50/ 100Good
Overall28/ 100Poor
OBJLGEV 52mm Clip-On CPL Lens Filter for iPhone Samsung Xiaomi Google Pixel Smartphones with Multi-Layer Coating

Samsung · Waterproof Camera & Lens Protection Cases

OBJLGEV 52mm Clip-On CPL Lens Filter for iPhone Samsung Xiaomi Google Pixel Smartphones with Multi-Layer Coating

Good

Avoid; unknown coating composition raises PFAS uncertainty.

Verdict · SkipOptical coatings on smartphone lens filters carry unknown PFAS risk; no major recalls recorded, but coating composition is manufacturer-opaque and not independently verified.

This clip-on lens filter lists only 'multi-layer coating' without specifying material or optical composition. No PFAS disclosure, lab data, or certifications exist to assess coating safety.

The better-graded swap

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Material

Glass or polycarbonate lens with multi-layer optical coating (unspecified)

Brand disclosure

Brand is silent on PFAS

Lab data

No public lab test

What’s concerning

♾️

Category baseline

The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.

90/ 100
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Vague safety claims only

Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.

85/ 100
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Unknown / proprietary coating

A coating is recorded with no disclosed chemistry.

75/ 100
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Optical coating leaching (unverified composition)

Multi-layer coatings on this filter are not compositionally disclosed; if fluorinated polymers or heavy-metal oxides (e.g., lead or cadmium pigments) are used as binders or UV blockers, contact with skin oils, sweat, or cleaning fluids could cause micro-leaching. No public testing confirms or rules this out for this specific product.

70/ 100
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Microparticulate shedding from coating degradation

Thin optical coatings degrade with age, temperature cycling, and physical stress. Wear or peeling of the coating may release particles that contact skin, eyes, or the phone camera sensor. This is most concerning if the coating contains inorganic pigments or metal compounds.

70/ 100
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Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating off-gassing (heating)

If the coating binder is a Teflon-family coating (Teflon-type coating or similar), heating above 50C could initiate low-level fume release, particularly in enclosed spaces (e.g., phone bag in sunlight). No data exists for this product; risk is theoretical but not documented.

70/ 100
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Scratches and transparency loss

User reviews note that the coating can scratch with daily pocket carry and reduce image clarity over months of use. Scratched coatings may expose underlying glass or substrate, altering optical and chemical safety properties.

45/ 100

What’s reassuring

⛏️

Heavy metals

Some optical coatings use cadmium or lead compounds as UV absorbers or as colorants to produce anti-reflective tints. Samsung has not disclosed pigment sources; no recall or testing data exist for this filter model.

Source, FDA
95/ 100

The full breakdown

What it's made of and why it matters

This product is a thin glass or polycarbonate optical element with a multi-layer anti-reflective coating of unspecified chemical composition. The coating is critical to optical performance but its exact formulation is proprietary and not disclosed on product packaging or Samsung's specs. Multi-layer optical coatings typically include metal oxides (titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide) and binders; the binders may be Teflon-family coating or other synthetics, and fluorinated compounds in coatings are a known PFAS pathway. Without material safety data or third-party testing, the coating's leaching behavior when exposed to moisture or cleaning solvents remains unknown.

The brand's record and disclosure

Samsung does not publish material composition or chemical safety data for this accessory product. Samsung has faced scrutiny on PFAS use in textiles and electronics manufacturing but has not issued public commitments to phase fluorinated coatings from lens filters or optical components. No independent certifications (RoHS, restricted substance lists, or optical safety standards) are mentioned. This product lacks the transparency expected for items in direct contact with skin and phone cameras.

How it compares in its category

Smartphone clip-on lens filters are a niche accessory category with minimal regulatory oversight compared to cookware or cosmetics. Most competitors (generic unbranded filters, other smartphone lens brands) also do not disclose coating chemistry. Products marketed as 'blue-light' or 'UV-protective' filters sometimes rely on coating formulations with higher fluorine content. Samsung-branded optics generally have good build quality, but this does not resolve the chemical composition opacity.

If you buy it

Store the filter in a dry case away from prolonged heat (e.g., not in a car dashboard in sunlight). Clean with a soft, dry microfiber cloth; avoid prolonged contact with solvents or alcohol-based cleaners unless absolutely necessary, as these may degrade or leach the coating. Replace the filter if the coating shows visible wear, peeling, or cloudiness, as degradation may release coating particles. Do not expose to temperatures above 50C (122F) for extended periods.

What we don’t know

Basis
Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
Lab test
None on record for this exact product
Brand statement
Samsung has made none

Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.

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