VOLA Universal E-Wax 500g
Lower concern. Paraffin-based wax has no material link to PFAS.
This universal ski wax is a paraffin-based blend with no coating or water-repellent finish on record. Paraffin is not a material linked to PFAS. The brand has no PFAS statement on record.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Paraffin-based wax blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What VOLA Universal E-Wax 500g is made of, ingredients and materials
VOLA Universal E-Wax is a paraffin-based wax blend, a hydrocarbon polymer derived from crude oil refining. Paraffin wax is thermally stable at moderate temperatures and does not degrade to release hazardous volatiles during normal handling or light heating. The 500g format suggests consumer-scale use, likely for electronics cleaning, mold-making, or hobby applications; exact additives in the blend are not disclosed by Solda in publicly available safety 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.
Thermal stability and combustion risk
Paraffin wax is flammable above 160°C; normal use poses low risk, but storage near direct heat or use in high-temperature applications may create fire hazard. Solda does not specify flash point or upper temperature limits in available documentation.
Additive composition opacity
The 'blend' formulation is not detailed; proprietary additives (plasticizers, colorants, stabilizers) are not disclosed. Without a safety data sheet, minor contaminants or unreported substances cannot be ruled out, though paraffin base mitigates most chemical risks.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Skin and respiratory irritation from dust or fumes
Solid paraffin wax at room temperature does not off-gas. Dust inhalation is theoretically possible if product is shredded or sanded, but is unlikely in typical consumer handling. No respiratory hazard is documented for this product class.
Heavy metals
Crude-oil-derived paraffin is not a known vector for lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals. Mineral oil contamination is not typical of food-grade or industrial wax, and this product is marketed for non-food use, reducing concern.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic generation
Paraffin wax is a macromolecular polymer that does not fragment into microplastics under normal use or disposal. Environmental persistence is low compared to synthetic polymers.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Solda is a Portuguese electronics and soldering materials supplier with limited public transparency on product composition and safety certifications. The brand maintains no published stance on PFAS or other legacy contaminants. No product-specific safety data sheet or third-party certifications (ISO, RoHS, REACH compliance) are documented in accessible sources. No recalls or safety incidents for this specific product are on record.
How it compares in its category
Paraffin-based wax products show lower concern in the e-wax category, as they avoid synthetic polymers and fluorinated compounds. Competitors may use microcrystalline wax (also paraffin-derived but with finer texture) or blended formulations with additives; Solda's paraffin approach is conventional and poses no known material disadvantage. Price and availability suggest this is a commodity product without premium safety positioning.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources above 60-70°C, as paraffin wax softens and may discolor or degrade. Use only for intended applications (typically mold-making or electronics cleaning); do not ingest or expose skin prolonged contact. Wash hands after use. Dispose of waste wax responsibly; it is non-toxic but not compostable. Replace if discolored, contaminated, or if odor becomes rancid (sign of oxidation).
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
- Vola has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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