Hand Soap, ranked by PFAS safety
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Dial
Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap
aqueous liquid soap base (surfactants, glycerin, water)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Antimicrobial residue and skin colonization
Limited concern
Aquatic toxicity and environmental persistence
Moderate concern
Low concern; standard liquid hand soap shows no known PFAS indicators, but no third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Dial
Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Refill
aqueous liquid soap formulation
Fragrance allergens and skin sensitizers
Limited concern
Antimicrobial efficacy claims and regulatory oversight
Moderate concern
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) irritation potential
Limited concern
Low concern; typical liquid soap formulation carries minimal PFAS risk, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Dial
Liquid Hand Soap
water-based liquid soap formulation
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Parabens
Limited concern
Eye and mucous membrane irritation
Limited concern
Low concern; liquid hand soap formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but Dial makes no public transparency claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Advanced Care Deep Moisture Hand Wash
aqueous liquid cleanser, surfactants, humectants
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Preservative contact sensitization
Limited concern
Bacterial contamination from water or storage
Limited concern
Low concern; standard hand wash shows no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Advanced Care Hand Wash
Water, glycerin, surfactants, emollients
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Bacterial overgrowth during storage or use
Limited concern
Skin irritation from surfactants or pH imbalance
Limited concern
Low concern for PFAS; liquid hand wash category rarely uses PFAS intentionally.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Adv.-Care Antibacterial Hand Wash
Water-based liquid soap formula with glycerin and emulsifiers
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Benzalkonium chloride (or equivalent antimicrobial agent)
Moderate concern
Skin irritation from emulsifiers or preservatives
Limited concern
Low-medium concern; no known PFAS association, but Dove stays silent on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day
Mrs Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap Refill
Aqueous liquid soap formulation
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Low-medium concern; liquid hand soaps rarely need PFAS, but Mrs.
⚠Risky category by default
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day
Mrs Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap
water-based liquid soap formulation
Fragrance allergens (botanical or synthetic components)
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane contamination from surfactants
Limited concern
Bacterial or fungal growth in pump dispenser
Limited concern
Low-medium concern; liquid hand soap formulation avoids typical PFAS pathways.
⚠Risky category by default
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day
(4 pack) Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand Soap Refill, Rain Water Scent, 33 Fl Oz, Size: 33 oz
Water, plant-derived surfactants, soap base
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
BPA & bisphenols
Limited concern
Low-medium concern; liquid soap formula presents minimal PFAS risk without brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Purell
ES8 Healthy Soap
Water-based foaming soap concentrate
Surfactant skin irritation
Limited concern
Fragrance or preservative allergens
Limited concern
Low-medium concern; no red flags in standard liquid soap formulations.
⚠Risky category by default
Purell
ES6 Purell Pro Advanced Hand Soap
aqueous liquid hand soap base
Preservative irritancy and contact dermatitis
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Low-medium concern; no known PFAS triggers, but Purell makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Purell
GOJO Purell Healthy Soap
water, glycerin, sodium lauryl sulfate, fragrance (typical liquid hand soap)
Surfactant (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) skin irritation
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Bacterial or fungal growth in bottle
Limited concern
Low-medium concern; typical liquid soap formulation avoids known PFAS-prone ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
Purell
Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Pump Dispenser
Ethyl alcohol (62%), water, inert ingredients, fragrance
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Skin irritation from ethanol concentration
Moderate concern
Ingestion risk in children
Moderate concern
Low-medium concern; liquid product carries lower PFAS risk, though pump material remains unclear.
⚠Risky category by default
Purell
Professional Fresh Scent Foam Soap
Aqueous foam soap concentrate (surfactants, glycerin, water)
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Skin irritation from surfactant concentration
Limited concern
Dispenser biofilm and bacterial regrowth
Limited concern
Low-medium concern; aqueous foam soap design excludes PFAS need.
⚠Risky category by default
Purell
Healthy Soap Gentle & Free
Water-based soap (glycerin, surfactants)
Fragrance allergens and irritants
Limited concern
Parabens
Limited concern
Skin irritation from surfactants (cumulative with frequent use)
Limited concern
Product degradation or contamination in multi-use dispensers
Limited concern
Low-medium concern; plain liquid soap avoids known PFAS-triggering formula.
⚠Risky category by default
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