Arm & Hammer Review, Is Arm & Hammer Non-Toxic?
Arm & Hammer averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 11 Arm & Hammer products graded as of October 2026, and all 11 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Arm & Hammer grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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Does Arm & Hammer have PFAS, by category
Which Arm & Hammer products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Baking soda, cornstarch, talc or mineral-based absorbents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc / Mineral absorbents. Arm & Hammer Essentials may contain talc as a primary absorbent; talc carries a…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral-based powder, sodium bicarbonate, starch
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin irritation from high pH (sodium bicarbonate). Baking soda has a pH around 8-8.5, significantly higher…
Arm & Hammer
, Essentials with Natural Deodorizers, Deodorant, Rosemary Lavender
- Baking soda base, plant-derived deodorizers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and skin sensitization (essential oils). Rosemary and lavender essential oils are common…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- magnesium, mineral powders, essential oils
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (essential oils and fragrance compounds). Vanilla sandalwood scent is derived from…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- baking soda, mineral-based powder cosmetic
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin irritation from alkalinity. Baking soda deodorants are pH 8.3-9.0, higher than skin's natural 4.5-5.5…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aluminum compound (stick deodorant), baking soda, talc/mineral powders, waxes
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum absorption and systemic exposure. Topical aluminum in antiperspirants does not penetrate intact skin…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- talc or cornstarch powder base; standard cosmetic excipients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and skin sensitization. The product contains fragrance compounds (listed as 'fragrance'…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Talc powder, starch, aluminum compounds
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum compound skin sensitization. Aluminum zirconium and aluminum chlorohydrate are recognized contact…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aluminum compound, wax, talc, starch
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc contamination and asbestos risk. Talc ore can naturally contain asbestos; Arm & Hammer does not publicly…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Talc, starch, fragrance blend (solid deodorant base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc contamination (asbestos risk). Historical talc mining operations have occasionally processed ore with…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aluminum oxide, starch, talc, fragrance (typical solid antiperspirant base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitization. Arm & Hammer Ultramax lists 'fragrance' without itemizing constituent…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Arm & Hammer sells
- mineral-based powder blend (arrowroot, magnesium hydroxide, mica)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin irritation from magnesium hydroxide alkalinity
- cosmetic formulations, primary ingredients listed
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Fragrance allergens (natural essential oils)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- natural mineral powders, plant-based actives, beeswax
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Beeswax purity and contamination
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Arm & Hammer and PFAS, common questions
- Does Arm & Hammer have PFAS?
- Arm & Hammer averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 11 Arm & Hammer products graded as of October 2026, and all 11 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Arm & Hammer non-toxic?
- Arm Hammer Essentials Deodorant is the highest-graded Arm & Hammer product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Arm & Hammer products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Arm & Hammer products we have scored are Arm Hammer Essentials Deodorant, Arm & Hammer Essentials Natural Deodorant Unscented, Arm & Hammer, Essentials with Natural Deodorizers, Deodorant, Rosemary Lavender. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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