Vauhti Pure Race Old Snow LDR Liquid 80ml
Lower PFAS concern for hydrocarbon ski wax, but Vauhti makes no public statement.
Vauhti Pure Race Old Snow LDR is a hydrocarbon liquid ski wax without fluorinated compounds by design. The brand makes no 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 LDR Liquid 80ml is made of, ingredients and materials
Vauhti Pure Race Old Snow LDR is a hydrocarbon-based liquid ski wax, meaning it relies on refined mineral oils and paraffin compounds rather than fluorocarbon surfactants. This formulation reduces reliance on PFAS chemistry compared to premium race waxes, though Vauhti does not publicly disclose the complete additive package or confirm PFAS-free status. Liquid ski waxes are applied by rubbing or spraying onto ski bases and are not ingested or absorbed systemically, limiting direct exposure routes.
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.
Hydrocarbon volatiles and inhalation exposure
Liquid ski waxes release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during application and storage. Exposure is typically brief and outdoor-oriented in skiing contexts, but repeated indoor use without ventilation could elevate inhalation risk.
Eye contact hazard
Liquid wax formulations present a greater eye contact risk than solid bars. Direct splash could cause irritation; standard safety precautions (avoiding face contact, using eye protection if spraying) apply.
Incomplete ingredient disclosure
Vauhti does not publicly list the full additive package for this product. Unknown substances could include performance additives, preservatives, or dyes whose safety profiles are not independently verifiable from public sources.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Skin irritation or sensitization from additives
No documented skin reactions or allergenic events are on record for Vauhti Pure Race Old Snow. However, individual additives in hydrocarbon wax formulations (such as dyes, UV absorbers, or surfactants) can occasionally trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive users.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Vauhti is a Finnish ski wax manufacturer with a long history in Nordic and alpine markets but maintains minimal public transparency regarding chemical composition, safety testing, or PFAS content. The brand has not published sustainability reports, third-party certifications, or hazard disclosures typical of some competitors. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Liquid hydrocarbon waxes like this sit in the mid-tier of ski wax safety profiles. They avoid the high-PFAS fluorocarbon waxes used in elite racing but lack the transparency of brands that explicitly certify PFAS-free or publish ingredient lists. Most hydrocarbon waxes in this segment pose similar or lower hazard profiles than their fluorinated counterparts, though ventilation during application remains good practice.
If you buy it
Apply in a well-ventilated space to minimize inhalation of volatilized wax particles or residual solvents. Avoid prolonged skin contact and wash hands after use. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources, as liquid formulations can separate or degrade if exposed to high temperatures. Replace when the applicator becomes clogged or wax coverage becomes uneven on the ski base.
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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- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and mineral oil vapor
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