Tom's of Maine Review, Is Tom's of Maine Non-Toxic?
Tom's of Maine averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 14 Tom's of Maine products graded as of October 2026, and all 14 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Tom's of Maine 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 Tom's of Maine have PFAS, by category
Which Tom's of Maine products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
Tom's of Maine
(3 pack) Toms of Maine Mountain Spring Natural Deodorant for Men and Women, Aluminum Free, 3.25 oz
- mineral-based powder, baking soda, cornstarch, natural oils
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Baking soda skin irritation. Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is a primary active ingredient and can cause…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral-based powder stick, aluminum zirconium compound
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin irritation from mineral salts (aluminum zirconium). Aluminum zirconium compounds are generally…
- water-based formulations, mineral pigments, essential oils
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Essential oil contact sensitization. Essential oils (common in this product line for fragrance) can cause…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral-based powders, plant-derived ingredients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and skin sensitizers. The product contains fragrance (botanical extracts and essential…
- mineral-based active ingredients, plant-derived botanicals, no synthetic water-repellent coatings
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Tom's of Maine formulations typically use essential oils and plant extracts rather than…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based gel with sorbitol, hydrated silica, fluoride compound
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride systemic toxicity (ingestion risk). At normal adult use (spitting out most product), fluoride…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- natural cosmetic actives, mineral pigments, plant-based
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Natural deodorants often contain essential oils and plant extracts for scent; while some…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Natural mineral powder and plant-based wax
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components. Clean Coast contains botanical fragrance (likely essential…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- toothpaste gel/paste (mineral, humectant, and natural abrasive base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Abrasive particle size and enamel wear. Mineral abrasives in whitening toothpastes can cause enamel wear with…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral-based powder, baking soda, plant oils
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed compounds in plant oil blends). Plant-derived fragrance components and…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral-based and plant-derived actives; stick formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Tom's of Maine Most-Loved line uses essential oils and plant-derived fragrances rather…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Tom's of Maine
The Original Tom's Of Maine Aluminum Free Mountain Spring Deodorant 3.25 oz
- mineral powder, starch, plant-based ingredients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc contamination and respiratory exposure. If the mineral base includes talc, inhalation of fine powder…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral-based, baking soda formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Baking soda skin irritation. Sodium bicarbonate is alkaline (pH 8-9) and can cause mild dermatitis, redness…
- Glycerin, calcium carbonate, silica, natural flavoring, gum base (typical toothpaste formula)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance or flavoring allergens. Natural flavoring ingredients, while generally recognized as safe, can…
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- 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.
Tom's of Maine and PFAS, common questions
- Does Tom's of Maine have PFAS?
- Tom's of Maine averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 14 Tom's of Maine products graded as of October 2026, and all 14 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Tom's of Maine non-toxic?
- (3 pack) Toms of Maine Mountain Spring Natural Deodorant for Men and Women, Aluminum Free, 3.25 oz is the highest-graded Tom's of Maine 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 Tom's of Maine products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Tom's of Maine products we have scored are (3 pack) Toms of Maine Mountain Spring Natural Deodorant for Men and Women, Aluminum Free, 3.25 oz, Tom's of Maine Complete Protection Deodorant, Tom's of Maine Gentle Care Bundle. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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