Baxter of California Review, Is Baxter of California Non-Toxic?
Baxter of California averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 3 Baxter of California products graded as of October 2026, and all 3 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Baxter of California 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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- Stick deodorant base (waxes, starches, mineral pigments)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (citrus and herbal compounds). Citrus essential oils and herbal musks are known skin…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aluminum-based stick deodorant with typical cosmetic formulants
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitization. Baxter of California deodorants contain fragrance blends, which may…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- liquid/gel deodorant base; standard cosmetic emulsifiers and fragrance
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed sourcing). Proprietary fragrance blends (lime and pomegranate notes) are not…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Baxter of California and PFAS, common questions
- Does Baxter of California have PFAS?
- Baxter of California averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 3 Baxter of California products graded as of October 2026, and all 3 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Baxter of California non-toxic?
- Baxter of California Citrus & Herbal Musk Deodorant is the highest-graded Baxter of California 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 Baxter of California products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Baxter of California products we have scored are Baxter of California Citrus & Herbal Musk Deodorant, Baxter of California Deodorant, Baxter of California Italian Lime & Pomegranate Deodorant. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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