Sport Artificial Turf - NEW!
Wait for brand to disclose infill composition and coating chemicals.
Artificial turf often relies on PFAS-treated infills and coatings for durability and water resistance. Sportmaster offers no chemical disclosure, making PFAS risk assessment impossible.
The safe swap
AstroTurf
SeeGreen 5 ft. W X 7 ft. L Green Polypropylene Astroturf
85/100 safety
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Material
Synthetic turf fibers, likely polyethylene or polypropylene with unknown infill and coatings
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent treatments have historically contained PFAS chemicals.
Category baseline
PFAS exposure happens more often with clothing products.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Flame retardants
Synthetic turf backings and some rubber crumb infills may contain brominated or phosphate-based flame retardants to meet fire codes. Sportmaster has not disclosed whether this product is treated; migration into soil or leachate is a concern in wet climates.
Source: EPA ↗Heavy metals
If infill contains recycled tire rubber, zinc and cadmium concentrations can vary widely depending on sourcing and processing. Sportmaster's silence on infill origin means this risk cannot be ruled out or quantified.
Source: FDA ↗Microplastic shedding from fiber degradation
Polyethylene and polypropylene turf fibers degrade under UV exposure and foot traffic, releasing microplastics into soil and water. This is an established risk across the industry; exposure is highest in high-traffic areas and during the product's final years of life.
Leaching of colorants and UV stabilizers
Synthetic dyes and UV absorber additives mixed into fiber or applied as coatings may leach slowly into groundwater, particularly in sandy or permeable soils. No public data on Sportmaster's formulations are available.
What’s reassuring
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing during installation
New synthetic turf can emit low levels of odor and volatile compounds when first laid, particularly in warm weather. Ventilation during and immediately after installation minimizes inhalation; odor typically dissipates within days to weeks.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Sport artificial turf typically consists of polyethylene or polypropylene fibers tufted into a backing (often polypropylene or polyurethane) with an infill layer of rubber crumb, sand, or cork-based materials. The fiber itself is relatively inert, but the infill and any applied coatings (colorants, UV stabilizers, or antimicrobial treatments) are where chemical exposure risk concentrates. Sportmaster has not publicly disclosed whether this product uses virgin or recycled infill, or what additives are present in the fibers or coating.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sportmaster is not widely known for proactive chemical disclosure or third-party certification (e.g., GreenGuard, OEKO-TEX) in the public domain. No documented recalls or safety controversies tied to this specific product line are on record. The brand's silence on infill composition and coating chemistry is the critical gap; responsible turf manufacturers typically disclose heavy metals testing (lead, cadmium in rubber crumb) and flame retardant use.
How it compares in its category
Artificial turf occupies a middle ground between natural grass (no chemical input risk but higher maintenance) and fully certified sports surfaces (which carry third-party testing and often premium pricing). Sportmaster's product lacks transparency typical of premium brands; competitors in the mid-range often publish infill safety data sheets or certifications to address microplastic and heavy-metal concerns. Without disclosure, this product is harder to evaluate than branded alternatives with published test results.
If you buy it
Install on a permeable base to limit water pooling and potential leachate. Maintain regular cleaning with vacuum or stiff brush to minimize microplastic shedding from degrading fibers, especially in high-traffic zones and in direct sun. Avoid installing in areas where young children or pets will consume turf fibers directly (mouths on the surface). Replace the product every 8-10 years or when fibers become visibly matted or shed excessively; end-of-life disposal should follow local recycling guidelines for synthetic polymers.
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
- Sportmaster has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Safer alternatives in Artificial Turf
AstroTurf
SeeGreen 5 ft. W X 7 ft. L Green Polypropylene Astroturf
Polypropylene (PP) astroturf
VOC off-gassing from polyurethane or latex adhesive
Limited concern
Polypropylene UV degradation and microplastic shedding
High concern
Backing adhesive failure and fiber separation
Moderate concern
Infill contamination (if rubber granules used)
Limited concern
Lower concern; polypropylene rarely requires PFAS, but no brand disclosure on treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
AstroTurf
LITA ECO Ultra Thick Cut to Length
Synthetic turf fibers (polyethylene/polypropylene backing)
PFAS
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from fibers
Moderate concern
Leaching from backing polymers or adhesives
Limited concern
Infill contamination (if sand or crumb used)
Limited concern
Wait for brand to disclose turf composition; synthetic turf historically may use PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Sportmaster
Multi Sport Turf
synthetic turf (polyethylene/polypropylene fibers, infill material unspecified)
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Undisclosed infill composition and leachates
Moderate concern
Fiber degradation and microplastic generation
Limited concern
Volatile organic compound off-gassing during installation
Limited concern
Insufficient brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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