Dettol Review, Is Dettol Non-Toxic?
Dettol averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 Dettol products graded as of October 2026, and all 6 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Dettol 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 Dettol have PFAS, by category
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Dettol Instant Hand Sanitizer contains fragrance compounds (typically citral, linalool…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Alcohol gel base (ethanol/isopropyl), aloe vera extract, glycerin
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and skin sensitivity. Dettol products contain proprietary fragrance blends that may…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous liquid hand sanitiser (water-based, alcohol)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Alcohol flammability. Ethanol/isopropanol at 70% concentration is flammable. Keep away from heat sources…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous alcohol-based sanitizer liquid (ethanol, water, isopropanol typical formulation)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin irritation or sensitization (alcohol, fragrance if present). Ethanol or isopropanol can dry or irritate…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Liquid hydroalcoholic hand sanitizer formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Dettol Instant Hand Sanitizer contains fragrance compounds not fully itemized on…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous solution (water-based antiseptic liquid)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Contact dermatitis (chloroxylenol and fragrance). Chloroxylenol is a known skin sensitizer in susceptible…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergen sensitization
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water, plant extracts, preservatives (standard cosmetic formula)
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- Preservative sensitization (contact allergen risk)
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Dettol and PFAS, common questions
- Does Dettol have PFAS?
- Dettol averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 Dettol products graded as of October 2026, and all 6 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Dettol non-toxic?
- Dettol Instant Hand Sanitizer 50ml is the highest-graded Dettol 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 Dettol products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Dettol products we have scored are Dettol Instant Hand Sanitizer 50ml, Dettol Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser Aloe Vera Gel 50ml, Dettol Instant Liquid Hand Sanitiser 200mL. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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