Artificial Landscaping Turf | 15ft Wide | | Artificial Turf, Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Garden, Yards, Fields | In
No PFAS disclosure. Verify with seller; synthetic turf backing adhesives often contain PFAS.
The synthetic fiber base is likely polyethylene, but backing and adhesives remain undisclosed. Many synthetic turf products use PFAS-containing adhesives without brand statements.
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Material
polyethylene or polypropylene synthetic fibers, backing adhesive unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
PFAS exposure happens more often with clothing products.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
PFAS
Synthetic turf backing adhesives commonly use PFAS to resist water and UV; Sportmaster provides no disclosure. Estimated risk is high given industry standard practice and silence on composition. Graded separately per instructions.
Source: ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
Some synthetic turf products incorporate brominated or phosphorus flame retardants in the pile or backing layer. No evidence on record for Sportmaster specifically, but category prevalence is documented. Confirm absence or type with manufacturer.
Source: EPA ↗Microplastic shedding during use and weathering
Synthetic turf fibers shed microplastics into soil and water, especially under foot traffic or UV degradation. Studies document persistence in soil; environmental impact is established. Not a direct health hazard in a residential yard but accumulates in waterways and food chains if not managed.
Adhesive off-gassing or leaching during installation and weathering
Urethane and latex binders used in turf backing can emit volatile organic compounds or leach components during curing (first weeks) and over years of weathering. Sportmaster provides no VOC or leachate data. Risk is mitigated by outdoor ventilation but unknown without adhesive disclosure.
What’s reassuring
Safe base material
Made from ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber with no PFAS risk.
Heavy metals
Polyethylene and polypropylene fibers can be colored with organometallic or inorganic pigments. No recalls or reports of lead, cadmium, or chromium in synthetic turf colorants; risk is low if pigments meet toy safety or food-contact standards, which lawn fibers do not require. Not a primary concern for this product class.
Source: FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Sportmaster artificial turf uses polyethylene or polypropylene synthetic fibers that do not off-gas formaldehyde or volatile organics at ambient temperatures. The critical unknown is the backing adhesive system: most synthetic turf products use urethane or latex binders that may contain PFAS compounds (PFAS "forever chemicals") to improve water resistance and durability. Fiber itself is chemically stable; backing adhesive composition is the primary safety variable this manufacturer has not disclosed.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sportmaster does not publish material safety data sheets, PFAS declarations, or third-party certifications (GreenGuard, ISO 16122) for this product line based on publicly available information. The brand maintains a general stance of silence on chemical composition and environmental stewardship claims. No recalls or safety controversies are documented for this specific SKU, but lack of transparency is a limiting factor for informed assessment.
How it compares in its category
Synthetic turf sits in a middle-risk band compared to alternatives. Natural grass carries no chemical hazard. Premium synthetic turf brands (Fieldturf, PermaLawn) often disclose backing adhesives and pursue PFAS-free formulations or third-party testing. Budget retailers rarely disclose; Sportmaster's silence is typical but not exceptional for this price tier. Infill materials (crumb rubber, sand, cork) are separate concerns not addressed here.
If you buy it
Ensure proper drainage and avoid collecting pooled water, which may enhance leachate contact with soil. Do not burn or incinerate offcuts; dispose as commercial waste. Inspect seams and backing annually for adhesive degradation, especially in high-UV or high-moisture climates. Request backing adhesive specification and PFAS status from the seller in writing before purchase; silence is a red flag for undisclosed PFAS.
What we don’t know
- 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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