Does Tom's of Maine toothpaste have PFAS?
Tom's of Maine toothpaste averages 79 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Tom's of Maine toothpaste products graded as of November 2026, below the 81 out of 100 median for the 6 other toothpaste brands graded alongside it.
Tom's of Maine toothpaste averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 8 of the 8 we graded are worth buying. That is above 50% of the toothpaste brands we grade.
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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- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque and Whitening Fluoride Free Toothpaste, Peppermint, 2 Pack, 4.5 Oz
- toothpaste base, mineral silica, essential oils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqua, sorbitol, calcium carbonate, fluoride, silica, xylitol, mint flavoring
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (mint). Mint flavoring is stated but not specified as natural extract or synthetic…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water, sorbitol, hydrated silica, glycerin, xylitol, calcium carbonate, cellulose gum
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-Dioxane (manufacturing impurity in surfactants). Toothpaste formulations may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Tom's of Maine
Amazon.com : Tom's of Maine Antiplaque and Whitening Toothpaste, Peppermint, 2Pk, 5.5 oz
- toothpaste with mineral and plant-based ingredients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (peppermint essential oil). Essential oils, including peppermint, can trigger contact…
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.
- 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.
- 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…
- aqueous gel with fluoride, calcium carbonate, gum, natural flavoring
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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Graded higher than the Tom's of Maine average of 79.
- water, saponified oils, essential oils, minerals
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance/essential oil sensitization (peppermint)
- fluoride, glycerin, sorbitol, silica, cellulose gum
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride ingestion toxicity
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- silica, calcium carbonate, sorbitol, sodium fluoride, cellulose
- Fluoride systemic dose (ingestion risk)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
The same question, asked of the other toothpaste brands
Best average grade first. Tom's of Maine averages 79.
See every Tom's of Maine product we grade on the Tom's of Maine brand page, or the full toothpaste ranking.