Artificial Landscaping Turf 15ft Wide $2.59/sqft Artificial Turf
Wait for coating details. Most artificial turf gets treated with PFAS.
This artificial turf has an unknown waterproof or stain-resistant coating. The brand stays silent on PFAS-free claims, and conventional artificial turf often contains fluorochemicals.
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Material
Polyethylene or polypropylene backing with unknown water-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Artificial Landscaping Artificial Turf is made of, ingredients and materials
Artificial turf uses polyethylene or polypropylene backing with an undisclosed water-resistant coating. PE and PP are stable plastics at ground temperature, but the coating composition is the critical unknown, many turf manufacturers apply PFAS-containing treatments or other synthetic water repellents to meet drainage standards. The backing itself does not leach significantly under normal conditions, but degradation from UV exposure, heavy foot traffic, or infill disturbance can release microplastics over the product's 8-15 year lifespan.
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.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
The brand does not disclose coating type. Artificial turf industry routinely applies PFAS-based treatments; without certification, assume possible presence. Coating integrity degrades under UV and foot traffic, increasing leachate risk over time.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic shedding from backing degradation
Heavy metals
The brand sells turf; infill (rubber crumb, sand) is often sourced separately. Recycled rubber infill can contain antimony from tire colorants and other heavy metals. Turf backing itself does not contain these, but system-level risk depends on infill choice.
Source, FDA ↗Leachables from backing into soil and groundwater
If water-resistant coating includes synthetic resins or surfactants beyond PFAS, these may leach under prolonged moisture exposure. Risk escalates where turf is installed over poor drainage or in wet climates. Direct soil contact over 10+ years creates cumulative exposure potential.
What’s reassuring
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from adhesives or coatings
Artificial turf does not typically off-gas VOCs after curing (unlike foam furniture or carpets with latex backing), as PE/PP are chemically inert at ambient temperatures. Off-gassing is not a documented hazard for this product category.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand maintains silent stance on PFAS usage and has published no third-party material safety certifications or water-resistant coating ingredient lists in publicly available sources. No recalls or established safety controversies are on record, but the lack of transparency on coatings is a red flag in an industry where PFAS-treated turf is common practice. Buyers cannot currently verify whether this product meets non-PFAS standards without direct vendor contact.
How it compares in its category
Artificial turf sits in a category of outdoor synthetic surfaces where PFAS treatments are industry norm for water resistance. The brand' pricing ($2.59/sqft) is mid-market; premium brands (FieldTurf, Motz) sometimes disclose PFAS-free formulations, while budget competitors rarely do. Unlike indoor furniture, turf's direct contact with soil, water runoff, and heavy abrasion creates higher risk of coating degradation and microplastic migration compared to stationary cushioned furniture.
If you buy it
Request written confirmation from the supplier that the water-resistant coating is PFAS-free before purchase. Installation over permeable base layers (not solid concrete) reduces standing water and coating stress. Inspect backing annually for tears or separation; replace patches promptly to prevent microplastic shedding into soil. Avoid infill products with antimony-containing colorants; use certified sports-grade infill. Plan replacement at 12-15 years or when backing shows widespread degradation.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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