Tranquility Review, Is Tranquility Non-Toxic?
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Across 12 graded products, Tranquility averages Poor (36/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Tranquility Good or better, safest first
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PBE Tranquility Personal Care Pads
Cellulose, rayon, cotton absorbent core (standard pad materials)
Chlorine bleaching byproducts (dioxins)
Period pads are often bleached to achieve whiteness; modern oxygen-based bleaching is…
Allergens in fragrance or additives
If Tranquility pads contain added fragrance or botanical extracts (common in scented…
Lower concern with standard absorbent materials and no PFAS-prone features.
⚠Risky category by default
Tranquility
Personal Care Pads 13.5" x 6.5", 96/Case
Cellulose, wood pulp, absorbent core, adhesives
Chlorine residues from bleaching
Brand does not disclose bleaching method for cellulose core. Chlorine-based bleaching is…
Bacterial growth and contamination during storage or use
Any absorbent pad can harbor bacteria if stored in humid conditions or if worn for…
Standard materials suggest lower PFAS risk; no treatment evident.
⚠Risky category by default
Tranquility
Essential Booster Pads Heavy Absorbency, Long - 4-1/4 x 15 Inch (Case of 200)
cellulose/fluff pulp absorbent core with nonwoven layers
Skin irritation or allergic reaction
Polypropylene nonwovens and cellulose pulp are hypoallergenic by design, but individual…
Bacterial or fungal growth if pad remains in place too long
Extended wear of any absorbent pad, regardless of material, creates warm, moist…
Standard materials carry lower PFAS risk; no water-repellent coating treatment found.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
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Tranquility Adult
Cellulose core with plastic backing and waterproof coating (unspecified)
Waterproof coating composition (unspecified fluorinated or synthetic polymer)
Tranquility does not publicly identify the waterproof layer chemistry. If fluorinated…
Plastic backing degradation over time and storage
Polyethylene or polypropylene backing can degrade under heat, light, or extended storage…
Skin sensitization from cellulose or processing residues
Incontinence products can trigger irritant or allergic dermatitis in sensitive…
Absence of transparency hindering informed choice for medical populations
Adult incontinence users often include elderly, disabled, and immunocompromised…
Unclear waterproof coating composition warrants concern and brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tranquility
Heavy-Duty Underpads
Absorbent core with waterproof backing (unspecified)
PFAS
Unspecified waterproof treatment is typical vector for PFAS in incontinence products.…
Leachables from polyurethane or polyethylene backing degradation
If backing is polyurethane-coated, prolonged heat exposure, urine contact, or aging can…
Waterproof backing treatment not disclosed; request details from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tranquility
Topliner Mini Booster Pads
Cellulose/rayon core with waterproof backing layer
Unknown synthetic waterproof coating composition
The backing layer material and chemicals are not disclosed by the brand. While not…
Skin sensitization from undisclosed adhesives or sizing agents
Mini boosters may contain adhesive to attach to underwear or other pads; adhesive…
Microplastic shedding from synthetic backing
If the backing is a synthetic polymer film, repeated flexing and washing (if the pad is…
Unknown waterproof coating; contact brand or skip due to uncertainty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tranquility
Personal Bladder Care Pads Case of 96 (24/Pk) / Ultimate (13.5" X 6.5")
Cellulose/nonwoven with unspecified waterproof coating
PFAS
Manufacturer does not disclose whether the waterproof backing uses PFAS, silicone, wax…
Skin irritation and contact dermatitis from coating or adhesives
Incontinence pads broadly carry a known risk of skin irritation from waterproof backings…
Degradation of coating over shelf storage
Nonwoven waterproof coatings can degrade over prolonged storage, especially in heat or…
Waterproof coating chemistry hidden; PFAS exposure risk remains unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tranquility
Peach Sheet Underpad 34oz
Absorbent core with waterproof backing layer, unspecified coating
PFAS
Fluorinated polymers (PFAS) are common in waterproof textiles and underpads to achieve…
Bacterial colonization in absorbent core
Underpads create a warm, moist microenvironment that supports growth of urinary tract and…
Coating degradation over time
Waterproof backings on underpads commonly fail after 6-12 months of use and repeated…
Skin irritation from synthetic polymers and residues
Individuals with sensitive skin may experience contact dermatitis from residual monomers…
Waterproof backing unspecified; request full material disclosure before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tranquility
Select Ultra Underpad 36" X 36"
Cellulose core with plastic backing/waterproof coating
Waterproof coating composition (polymer/coating hazard)
The plastic backing likely uses synthetic polymers (polyurethane, polyethylene, or…
Coating degradation and microplastic/leachate release
Over time, plastic coatings can crack, peel, or fragment, especially with repeated use…
Incineration or disposal byproducts (if burned improperly)
If PFAS-containing coatings are incinerated at low temperatures or burned in home fires…
Waterproof coating materials not disclosed; skip until clarified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Select Underpad
Cellulose core with waterproof polymer backing (unspecified)
Waterproof polymer coating composition (unspecified)
Backing material and any water-repellent treatments are not disclosed. Risk depends on…
Microplastics
Repeated wetting, friction, and flexing can cause synthetic polymer backing to fragment…
Off-gassing or odor from synthetic backing
New underpads may emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from polymer or adhesive curing…
Wait for brand to reveal waterproof coating composition before purchasing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tranquility
Unisex Disposable Incontinence Booster Pad
Cellulose core, nonwoven layers, waterproof backing (unspecified polymer)
PFAS
Waterproof polymer layer composition is undisclosed. Many incontinence product…
Skin irritation from nonwoven materials
Nonwoven polypropylene or polyester fibers can cause localized contact dermatitis in…
Microplastic shedding
Nonwoven synthetic fibers can shed microscopic particles during use or washing of…
Wait for brand to reveal waterproof layer composition before purchasing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tranquility
Ultimate Personal Care Pad
cellulose, polymer absorbent core, plastic backing with waterproof treatment
PFAS
Waterproof plastic layer is a common vector for PFAS (fluorinated compounds) in period…
Sodium polyacrylate (absorbent polymer) skin irritation
Superabsorbent polymers used in period pads are generally recognized as safe by FDA at…
Waterproof layer raises concern; brand provides no PFAS information publicly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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