PFAS45/ 100Poor
Scotchgard Suede & Nubuck Protector

Scotchgard · Shoe Waterproofing Sprays

Scotchgard Suede & Nubuck Protector

Poor

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status or certifies PFAS-free.

This water and stain-resistant spray's active ingredients remain undisclosed. Durable water repellency on leather is a classic PFAS use case, yet the brand makes no PFAS claims.

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Material

Proprietary liquid spray coating (composition unspecified)

Brand disclosure

Brand is silent on PFAS

Lab data

No public lab test

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
Scotchgard has made none

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