Vauhti Pure Race Old Snow Cold Liquid 80ml
Lower PFAS concern for hydrocarbon ski wax, but brand transparency is absent.
Vauhti Pure Race Old Snow Cold is a low-temperature liquid ski wax using hydrocarbon chemistry. The brand offers no formulation or PFAS disclosure.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Liquid ski wax (hydrocarbon-based)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Vauhti Pure Race Old Snow Cold Liquid 80ml is made of, ingredients and materials
Vauhti Pure Race Old Snow is a liquid hydrocarbon-based ski wax designed for cold conditions. Hydrocarbon waxes are simpler chemically than fluorocarbon formulations and carry reduced PFAS exposure compared to high-fluorine alternatives. The 'liquid' format means it's applied by brushing or spraying, minimizing inhalation risk versus hot-wax iron application, though solvents present in the carrier typically include petroleum distillates that can off-gas.
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.
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) / solvent off-gassing
Liquid ski waxes rely on petroleum distillate carriers for application fluidity. Exposure during and shortly after application can cause headache or respiratory irritation in poorly ventilated spaces; no specific solvent identity disclosed by Vauhti.
Skin and eye irritation from direct contact
Hydrocarbon waxes and their solvents are mild irritants; accidental eye contact or prolonged skin contact during application can cause redness or discomfort, typical of the category.
Aspiration hazard if ingested
Like all liquid waxes, accidental ingestion (especially by children) poses a low-level aspiration and gastrointestinal irritation risk. Product is not food-grade and should be stored out of reach.
Contamination and microbe growth if container compromised
Sealed 80ml bottles are low-risk, but once opened, repeated exposure to air and moisture can allow microbial growth or solvent evaporation over months, degrading product efficacy and increasing irritation risk.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No recalls or public testing have identified lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in Vauhti ski waxes. Standard industry practice does not include these, though full composition disclosure would confirm.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Vauhti is a Finnish ski-care brand with no major product recalls or public safety controversies on record. However, the brand provides no publicly available chemical ingredient list or PFAS transparency statement, making independent verification of formulation claims difficult. They position products around performance rather than safety certification (no bluesign or similar eco-labeling noted for this line).
How it compares in its category
Liquid hydrocarbon waxes sit in the middle ground of ski wax categories, simpler than fluorinated race waxes (which often carry PFOS/PFOA) but more volatile than solid paraffin blocks. This product is typical for cold-weather performance waxes targeting recreational and competitive skiers. Alternatives like Toko or Swix offer similar hydrocarbon liquids with slightly better documented ingredient transparency, though performance differences are marginal.
If you buy it
Apply in a well-ventilated space or outdoors to avoid inhaling solvent vapors; do not heat beyond the recommended application temperature (liquid waxes typically require no iron). Store sealed and away from direct sunlight to prevent evaporation and solvent loss. Replace when wax becomes depleted or contaminated with dirt. Wash hands after application and avoid contact with eyes or prolonged skin exposure, as hydrocarbon solvents can cause mild irritation.
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
- Vauhti has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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