North Factory Team Wax Kit
Lower PFAS concern for ski wax application, but no public disclosure from the brand on formulation.
The brand's wax kits are hydrocarbon-based ski maintenance products using paraffin and synthetic hydrocarbons rather than Teflon-family coating. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or claims, so verification is limited.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Hydrocarbon wax blend (paraffin/synthetic)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What North Factory Team Wax Kit is made of, ingredients and materials
The brand's North Factory Team Wax Kit is a hydrocarbon-based blend, typically paraffin wax mixed with synthetic polymers and additives for glide and durability on snow. This material class is chemically stable at ski-use temperatures (subliming slowly rather than vaporizing), meaning inhalation risk is minimal compared to hotter applications like hot-waxing industrial coatings. The formulation avoids chlorinated or halogenated additives in modern versions, reducing persistent organic pollutant (POP) concerns.
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.
Inhalation risk from hot-wax application
When applied via iron or hot-box machines, paraffin wax may emit low levels of organic vapors. Risk is avoidable with basic ventilation and is not documented as a chronic health issue in ski technicians.
Microplastic generation during use
Wax abrades during skiing and may contribute microplastics to snow and soil. This is a category-wide environmental concern rather than a direct health hazard, unspecific to the brand.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Skin irritation from additives
No specific skin irritants are disclosed for waxes, though minor allergens in the additive package (e.g., fragrances or preservatives) remain possible but undocumented.
Heavy metals
Ski waxes contain colorants for visibility and product differentiation, but no recalls or warnings link waxes to lead, cadmium, or other metal contaminants. Risk is low given product use (surface application, no oral exposure).
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand is a Norwegian ski-sports company with decades of market presence but maintains limited public disclosure on detailed wax chemistry or third-party safety testing. No recalls or safety warnings are on record for their wax products. The brand has not published certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex, EU Ecolabel) for this product line, though it complies with basic EU chemical regulations for consumer goods.
How it compares in its category
Ski wax is a low-hazard product category because user exposure is incidental (surface contact, minimal inhalation) rather than ingestion or prolonged skin exposure. The brand's hydrocarbon formulation is mainstream across ski manufacturers and poses no known toxicity advantages or disadvantages versus competitors like Toko, Briko-Maplus, or Maxiglide. All modern waxes in this tier avoid legacy POP/chlorine additives.
If you buy it
Apply wax in a ventilated space; modern hydrocarbon waxes do not off-gas significantly at room temperature, but hot-waxing machines (120-160 C) may generate minor fumes, ensure airflow. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent softening. Replace when performance drops (typically after 50-100 km of skiing) or if visible degradation occurs. Wash hands after application; ingestion is not a credible hazard, but avoid prolonged skin contact in case of minor irritants in the additive package.
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
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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