Ban Review, Is Ban Non-Toxic?
Ban averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 Ban products graded as of October 2026, and all 10 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Ban 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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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Does Ban have PFAS, by category
Which Ban products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
Ban
(3 pack) Ban Invisible Roll-on Antiperspirant Deodorant for Women and Men, Unscented, 3.5 oz
- Aluminum-based antiperspirant formula in roll-on dispenser
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum systemic absorption. Topical aluminum antiperspirant application does deposit aluminum in skin…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based serum, roll-on applicator (likely polypropylene/steel)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Ban AHA Roll-On Serum is fragrance-containing. Fragrance is listed as an ingredient but…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Ban
Antiperspirant Deodorant Invisible Solid for Women and Men, Shower Fresh, 2.6 oz
- starch, talc, wax, fragrance (typical antiperspirant solid)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc contamination (asbestos risk). Talc ore can contain asbestos depending on mining location and processing…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based emulsion, aluminum salts, glycol, starch
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum absorption and systemic accumulation. Aluminum salts in antiperspirants are absorbed through skin in…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- stearic acid, talc, wax base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Ban lists 'fragrance' as a proprietary blend without ingredient…
- Wax and mineral-based solid stick
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum salts (systemic absorption risk). Antiperspirant aluminum chlorohydrate is applied topically; dermal…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Starch-based solid stick antiperspirant/deodorant
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum-based antiperspirant (systemic absorption risk). Aluminum chlorohydrate is FDA-approved as an…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- gel, starch/polymer thickener base, fragrance
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Gel formula includes fragrance blend ('Powder Fresh' scent); specific…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Powder/stick deodorant base (typical, talc or starch, fragrance, aluminum/zinc compounds)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc contamination (asbestos/crystalline silica). If this formula uses talc (common in powder deodorants)…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Deodorant stick, wax/starch/talc base typical
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum zirconium systemic absorption. Aluminum antiperspirant salts are absorbed transdermally at low…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Ban 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.
Ban and PFAS, common questions
- Does Ban have PFAS?
- Ban averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 Ban products graded as of October 2026, and all 10 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Ban non-toxic?
- (3 pack) Ban Invisible Roll-on Antiperspirant Deodorant for Women and Men, Unscented, 3.5 oz is the highest-graded Ban 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 Ban products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Ban products we have scored are (3 pack) Ban Invisible Roll-on Antiperspirant Deodorant for Women and Men, Unscented, 3.5 oz, Ban AHA Roll-On Serum Deodorant, Ban Antiperspirant Deodorant Invisible Solid for Women and Men, Shower Fresh, 2.6 oz. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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