Super Glide Wax Solid
Lower concern, though the brand offers no transparency.
Wax solids rarely use PFAS by design. Zeledis discloses nothing about ingredients or PFAS treatment.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Wax solid (presumed natural or refined paraffin/hydrocarbon)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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) during hot application
Heating paraffin wax on a ski iron can release minor volatile organic compounds, though solid waxes emit far less than liquid or paste formulations. Risk is negligible with short exposure in ventilated areas.
Inhalation of wax dust during scraping or grating
Mechanical breakdown of solid wax generates fine particles. Prolonged inhalation is unlikely to cause harm, but dust inhalation over years could theoretically irritate respiratory tissue; local ventilation is prudent.
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 mineral oil derivatives
No cases of allergic reaction or dermatitis from Zeledis solid wax are documented. Refined paraffin is non-irritating to intact skin; risk applies only if resin additives or degradation products contact broken skin.
Heavy metals
Ski wax solids are not typically tested for lead, cadmium, or arsenic. Standard mineral wax refining removes heavy metals; no known contamination in this product class.
Source, FDA ↗Degradation of wax consistency or rancidity over storage
Paraffin wax is chemically stable and resistant to oxidation. No shelf-life degradation or off-gassing is expected under normal storage conditions.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Super Glide Wax Solid is a hydrocarbon-based ski wax, likely composed of refined paraffin, microcrystalline wax, or similar mineral waxes blended with minor additives for glide performance. Solid waxes in this category do not require solvents or fluorinated compounds for function, making them inherently lower-risk than liquid or spray formulations. The material is applied by friction (rubbing or hot-iron application) and remains on the ski base; skin and inhalation exposure is minimal under normal use.
The brand's record and disclosure
Zeledis provides no publicly available material safety data sheet, ingredient transparency, or certifications for this product. No recalled batches, contamination incidents, or regulatory actions against Zeledis ski wax are on record. The brand's silence on PFAS is not unusual for solid wax manufacturers and does not indicate hidden fluorination, as solid paraffin waxes are functionally unsuitable for PFAS incorporation.
How it compares in its category
Solid ski waxes have lower concern than paste or liquid formulations because they avoid the volatile organic compound and solvent-inhalation risks of those categories. Zeledis occupies the commodity mid-market segment alongside Swix and Toko solids. Premium brands sometimes offer organic or hydrocarbon-certified formulations, but hazard differences are negligible; all solid paraffin waxes pose similar low baseline risks.
If you buy it
Apply the wax in a well-ventilated space; though volatility is low, brief fume exposure from iron heating is possible. Replace when the base layer wears visibly thin or performance drops (typically after 3-5 ski days of regular use). Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent separation or bloom. Avoid inhaling dust during scraping; use a bench vise or clamp to secure the ski.
What we don’t know
- 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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Combustion by-products during hot application
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Skin and eye contact irritation
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Ingestion toxicity (accidental exposure)
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Microabrasive particulates from worn base or scraping
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Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
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Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
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PFAS
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
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