PFAS50/ 100Good
Overall20/ 100Bad
High Velocity All-Temp Wipe-On Wax For Skiboards & Snowboards - Superior Glide, Easy Apply Quick Apply Snowboard Wax

· Ski & Sports Wax

High Velocity All-Temp Wipe-On Wax For Skiboards & Snowboards - Superior Glide, Easy Apply Quick Apply Snowboard Wax

Good

Avoid until the brand improves ingredient transparency and PFAS claims.

Verdict · SkipPFAS concern (50/100) combined with undisclosed wax formulation and brand silence on ingredients warrant caution; lower concern only if used with ventilation and infrequent application.

Zeledis withholds ingredient details and takes no PFAS stance on this wax. Snowboard waxes have historically used Teflon-type coating and Teflon-family coating.

The better-graded swap

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85/100 safety

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Material

Wax blend (formulation undisclosed)

Brand disclosure

Brand is silent on PFAS

Lab data

No public lab test

What’s concerning

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Category baseline

The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.

90/ 100
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No PFAS disclosure

No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.

85/ 100
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Unknown / proprietary coating

A coating is recorded with no disclosed chemistry.

75/ 100
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PFAS

Undisclosed formulation prevents verification of fluorine-free claims. Ski waxes historically contain perfluorinated compounds for durability; without ingredient transparency, presence of PFAS cannot be ruled out.

Source, ATSDR
70/ 100
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from heating and application

All wax products release VOCs when heated or melted for application. Zeledis does not disclose VOC content or chemical composition, so respiratory irritant potential is unquantified; inhalation risk increases with poor ventilation during wipe-on application.

20/ 100
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Synthetic additive toxicity (undisclosed)

Glide-enhancing additives, temperature modulators, and stabilizers in proprietary formulations may include synthetic hydrocarbons or polymers not listed on marketing materials. Skin contact during application carries low risk, but chronic low-level inhalation during frequent use is not characterized.

70/ 100
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Coating degradation and microplastic release

As wax is abraded during use, small particles are shed onto snow and soil. Zeledis does not disclose whether particles are biodegradable paraffin or synthetic polymers; synthetic wax residues may persist in the environment.

70/ 100

What’s reassuring

⛏️

Heavy metals

No published analysis or recalls document lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in Zeledis wax products. This is a lower concern than formulation transparency, as wax is not ingested and skin absorption is minimal.

Source, FDA
95/ 100

The full breakdown

What it's made of and why it matters

Zeledis markets this as a wax blend but does not disclose the base composition (paraffin, synthetic hydrocarbon, or other wax types) or active glide-enhancing additives. Ski waxes are typically paraffin or petroleum-derived hydrocarbons with fluorocarbon or hydrocarbon glide additives; without ingredient specificity, you cannot assess whether this formulation contains legacy fluorocarbons, modern fluorine-free alternatives, or undisclosed synthetic compounds. The 'all-temp' claim suggests multiple base stocks or temperature-modulating additives, but the mechanism is not explained.

The brand's record and disclosure

Zeledis does not publicly disclose full ingredient lists, safety data sheets (SDS), or any PFAS mitigation stance despite increased scrutiny of wax products in outdoor sports. The brand has not pursued fluorocarbon-free or certified low-PFAS labeling (e.g., Common Objective, GOTS, or Bluesign standards are absent from marketing). No published recalls, regulatory actions, or third-party certifications are on record, but silence on formulation is a red flag in a category where PFAS contamination has been documented in competitor products.

How it compares in its category

Mainstream ski waxes from brands like Swix, Toko, and Hertel offer full SDS transparency and increasingly fluorine-free or low-PFAS formulations. Zeledis occupies a budget-to-mid tier without equivalent disclosure or third-party assurance. Comparable waxes marketed as 'easy apply' often trade glide performance for convenience, sometimes using synthetic paraffins that off-gas more readily than high-purity paraffin blends.

If you buy it

Apply only in well-ventilated spaces (outdoors or open workshop) to minimize inhalation of vaporized wax components; heating wax can release volatile organic compounds, especially if undisclosed additives are present. Store away from heat and direct sunlight to prevent decomposition or migration of additives. Replace every 10-15 days of heavy use or when glide noticeably degrades. Do not use on skis or boards used by children without first confirming via SDS that the product meets toy/youth product safety standards in your jurisdiction.

What we don’t know

Basis
Model estimate, 25% 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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