Gallium PINK Glide Wax
Lower concern for wax; no known PFAS use, though manufacturer stays quiet.
Gallium Pink Glide uses hydrocarbon wax with no known Teflon-family coating or PFAS additives. Zeledis discloses nothing about formulation.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Hydrocarbon wax blend (ski/snowboard wax)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Gallium PINK Glide Wax is made of, ingredients and materials
Gallium PINK Glide is a hydrocarbon-based ski wax, a paraffin or microcrystalline wax blend formulated for specific snow temperature ranges. Ski waxes are applied topically to ski bases and removed mechanically, meaning skin contact is brief and systemic absorption is negligible under normal use. The 'pink' designation refers to the temperature range (typically 0 to minus 6 degrees Celsius) and is a dye marker, not an indicator of chemical hazard class. Hydrocarbon waxes of this type have been the industry standard for decades with no documented pattern of consumer health incidents when used for their intended purpose.
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 compound (VOC) inhalation from heating
Hydrocarbon waxes release low levels of volatiles when heated above 120°C. Risk is confined to application and iron-on phases; consumer exposure is brief and typically occurs in outdoor or well-ventilated settings, minimizing dose.
Wax dust or particulate inhalation
Scraping, brushing, or powder application of ski wax can generate fine particles. Chronic occupational exposure (ski technicians) carries higher risk; recreational users encounter minimal particulate burden over a season.
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 dyes or additives
No reported cases of contact dermatitis from Gallium or comparable hydrocarbon ski waxes. The pink dye is a marker compound; chemical identity is not disclosed, but skin contact is transient and wax is removed mechanically.
Microplastic or polymer shedding from base degradation
Ski waxes are designed to adhere and shear off controllably; hydrocarbon waxes do not fragment into microplastics. Shed wax particles are macroscopic and environmentally inert on timescales relevant to consumer use.
Heavy metals
The pink dye formulation is not publicly disclosed. No recall or contamination event is on record for Gallium products; industrial ski wax pigments are typically iron oxides or organic dyes, not sources of lead or cadmium.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Zeledis (the manufacturer of Gallium wax products) has not published detailed ingredient lists or third-party safety certifications on publicly available materials. The brand does not explicitly market PFAS-free formulations, though no evidence suggests PFAS is intentionally incorporated into ski wax base stocks. Zeledis is a mid-tier European wax supplier; they lack the transparency infrastructure of larger brands like Swix or Toko, who publish fuller technical datasheets and engage in industry standard-setting. No recall history is documented for Gallium wax products in consumer safety databases.
How it compares in its category
Gallium occupies the affordable-to-mid-range segment of ski wax; competitors include Swix, Toko, Maplus, and Maxiglide. Most mainstream ski waxes are hydrocarbon-based and share similar hazard profiles. Some premium brands (notably Swix) publish extended safety data and PFAS declarations; most do not. Gallium is neither ahead of nor behind category norms in disclosed safety practices, making it a typical choice rather than a standout for transparency or hazard reduction.
If you buy it
Apply in a well-ventilated space or outdoors; hydrocarbon wax dust inhalation in enclosed areas can irritate airways, though this risk is low with brief application. Do not heat the wax excessively (keep iron temperature below 160°C / 320°F) to avoid combustion of volatile compounds and generation of irritant fumes. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation or separation of wax components. Wash hands after application; avoid touching face or eyes during application to prevent wax particles from entering mucous membranes.
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
- Gallium has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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