Samsung · Waterproof Phone Chargers & Cables
Samsung 25W Power Adapter
Lower concern. Material as recorded is not linked to PFAS.
Plastic housing and internal electronics. Samsung has no PFAS statement on record. Material as recorded is not a type associated with PFAS.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Plastic housing, internal electronics
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Samsung 25W Power Adapter is made of, ingredients and materials
The Samsung 25W Power Adapter housing is injection-molded plastic (typically flame-retardant polycarbonate or ABS) surrounding internal metal components and circuitry. The plastic housing contains additives for flame resistance and electrical safety compliance, which is standard for all mains-powered devices. No lead, cadmium, or soft-PVC materials are known to be used in Samsung power adapter housings based on available compliance data.
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
The plastic enclosure likely contains flame retardant additives for electrical safety compliance; brominated compounds or phosphorus-based retardants are common in consumer electronics housings but are not known to leach under normal use conditions.
Source, EPA ↗Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing
New electronics may emit trace VOCs during initial use as residual manufacturing solvents evaporate; this is transient and typical of all new plastic-housed devices but poses negligible health risk in open-air 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
RoHS compliance standards mandate absence of lead in solder since 2006. Samsung adapters meet these standards, and no documented leaching incidents from internal electronics have been reported for this product line.
Source, FDA ↗Thermal degradation and fume release during use
Power adapters operate at modest temperatures (typically under 50°C externally) well below the decomposition threshold of plastics; no thermal fume hazard is established or reported for this device.
Electrical safety and insulation integrity
Samsung adapters pass electrical safety certification (UL, CE); no defects in insulation or short-circuit hazards are known to be endemic to this model, though physical damage voids safety guarantees.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Samsung has not made explicit public statements on PFAS use in power adapters specifically, though the company maintains broad environmental and chemical management policies covering manufacturing. Samsung power adapters routinely pass CE, FCC, and RoHS compliance standards, which restrict lead and cadmium but do not address brominated flame retardants or PFAS. No recalls or chemical safety incidents are on record for this adapter model related to leaching or off-gassing hazards.
How it compares in its category
Power adapters as a category carry minimal chemical hazard risk compared to cookware, cosmetics, or textiles because they are external, non-food-contact devices with limited skin or inhalation exposure pathways. Samsung's adapter conforms to mainstream international electrical safety standards equivalent to other major brands (Apple, Anker, etc.); no substantive material or design differences elevate or reduce risk versus competitors.
If you buy it
Use the adapter with its original cable and avoid prolonged contact with skin, especially in warm environments. Do not disassemble, modify, or expose the adapter to moisture or mechanical stress, as this can compromise electrical insulation. Replace the adapter if the cable or housing shows damage, cracks, or discoloration. Store in a cool, dry location and keep away from children and pets to prevent accidental ingestion of small components.
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
- Samsung has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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