Non-Toxic Incontinence Pads, ranked by PFAS grade
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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
192 of the 214 incontinence pads PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 89.7% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 22 that pass. The highest graded is Eco by Naty Incontinence Pads at 70 out of 100.
The full ranking is below, best-graded first, with every score linking to the evidence behind it.
Are incontinence pads safe?
22 of the 214 incontinence pads we graded come back low-concern on our screen and 192 do not. Our grades are model-based assessments built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, not laboratory tests, so they say what we can evidence rather than that anything is safe.
Best graded incontinence pads here
- 1Eco by Naty Incontinence Pads 70 out of 100
- 2Because Market Because Booster Pads 70 out of 100
- 35pcs Bamboo Charcoal Washable Incontinence Pads 70 out of 100
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The best non-toxic incontinence pads & protection, ranked by grade
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Wellness
Excelerator Booster Pads Package for Incontinence Care
Avoid until brand discloses waterproof layer composition.
Eco By Naty
Incontinence Pads
No coating of concern recorded, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
Why Eco by Naty Incontinence Pads wins, and what it beats
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 1 product it beats, so you can see exactly where the 45 points between the top and the bottom of this incontinence pads & protection ranking come from.
The winner
Made of Bamboo-derived viscose, cotton, plant-based absorbent core.
- +25Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
30risk points in total, which is a grade of 70
What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of cellulose, absorbent core, likely with water-resistant backing.
- +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
- +25Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
75risk points, a grade of 25
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
Which incontinence pads & protection are PFAS-free? Good or Excellent, best-graded first
- Bamboo-derived viscose, cotton, plant-based absorbent core
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
- Cellulose, superabsorbent polymer, cotton blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Absorbent material degradation and bacterial growth
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
5pcs Bamboo Charcoal Washable Incontinence Pads
- bamboo charcoal textile, washable cotton-blend absorbent layer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Adult Bamboo Booster Pads
- Bamboo fibers, cellulose core, likely cotton or synthetic topsheet
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Bamboo fiber core, likely cotton or viscose facing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) leachables and microparticle shedding
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Organic Bamboo Incontinence Pads - White
- Bamboo fiber, cellulose, absorbent core (composition unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Waterproof backing composition (undisclosed)
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Organic Bamboo Incontinence Pads - White Dinosaur
- Organic bamboo fiber with absorbent core
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- cellulose-based absorbent core, plastic backing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- absorbent core (cellulose, SAP); outer layers typical nonwoven polypropylene
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nonwoven polypropylene surface irritation
- absorbent core, cellulose, standard sanitary materials
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and adhesive contact dermatitis
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Absorbent core, outer fabric blend (likely cotton/polyester)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Antimony in polyester fiber
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Cellulose, SAP, PE backing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin irritation from prolonged moisture contact
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- absorbent core, non-woven layers, elastic
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin contact irritation from synthetic textiles
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- cotton/cellulose blend absorbent core, likely polyethylene outer layer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes in printed branding or coloring
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- absorbent core, nonwoven layers, adhesive
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance additives and allergens
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Cellulose, rayon, cotton absorbent core (standard pad materials)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Chlorine bleaching byproducts (dioxins)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Tranquility
Essential Booster Pads Heavy Absorbency, Long - 4-1/4 x 15 Inch (Case of 200)
- cellulose/fluff pulp absorbent core with nonwoven layers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin irritation or allergic reaction
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Cellulose and cotton-based absorbent core with polymer backsheet
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin irritation and contact dermatitis
- Cellulose, wood pulp, absorbent core, adhesives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Chlorine residues from bleaching
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- absorbent core with polymer backing (standard menstrual pad construction)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance and adhesive allergens
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- cellulose, cotton, polypropylene core (typical for pads)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Chlorine bleach residue
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Absorbent core with polymer layers; unclear outer coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Outer coating leachables and water-resistant treatment chemistry
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which incontinence pads & protection contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- cellulose, absorbent core, likely with water-resistant backing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Adhesives and glues (contact dermatitis risk)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- fluff pulp, cellulose, water-absorbent core with unspecified wetness barrier
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Barrier layer coating toxicity (unspecified polymer)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Absorbent core (wood pulp, SAP), non-woven layers, polyethylene backing/waterproof barrier
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Absorbent core, cellulose, waterproof backing layer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Cellulose, SAP (superabsorbent polymer), polyethylene backsheet with moisture barrier
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- plastic backing with moisture/wetness barrier
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- cellulose, SAP, adhesive, unspecified waterproof backing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Cellulose core with synthetic absorbent polymers and unknown waterproof/moisture-barrier coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) dermal irritation
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Cellulose, superabsorbent polymer, waterproof backing coating unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Cellulose core with polymer backing, waterproofing unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Cellulose core with waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Cellulose-based absorbent core, polyethylene backsheet, unknown waterproof/moisture-barrier coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluorinated waterproof coating (undisclosed)
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- cellulose core, synthetic polymer layers, waterproof backing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- cellulose/nonwoven blend with unspecified waterproof/absorbent coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Nonwoven cellulose/polypropylene with waterproofing layer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- absorbent core with waterproof backing layer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Nonwoven layers with waterproof/moisture-barrier coating (unspecified chemistry)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Nonwoven layers, absorbent core, waterproof backing (composition unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Non-woven fabrics with waterproof layer, absorbent core
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- nonwoven, superabsorbent polymer, waterproof backing (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- cellulose core, plastic backing, waterproof/moisture-barrier coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Absorbent core with unspecified waterproof backing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Waterproof backing leachates and skin irritation
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- cellulose core, synthetic absorbent layer, waterproof backing (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon- Absorbent core with waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- 25Cardinal Health Wings Extra Underpads
- 25Tena Intimates Moderate Bladder Control Pad
- 25Depend Guards Incontinence Pads for Men
- 25Huggies Little Snooze Huggies DryNites Bed Mats 7 Pack
- 25Huggies Little Snooze Huggies DryNites Disposable Bed Mats
- 25CVS Health Women's Protective Pads
- 25Lille Suprem Fit Super Plus
- 25 Unisex Reusable Incontinence Pad
- 25up&up Up & Up Women's Long Length Incontinence Pads
- 25Medline Capri Medline Bladder Control Pads
- 25Medline Bladder Control Pads
- 25Molicare HARTMANN MoliCare Pad 2 Drops
- 25Molicare Form Premium Soft Incontinence Liners
- 25Northshore EternaDry Booster Pads
- 25Northshore MagicSorb 36 x
- 25Pampers Swaddlers Overnights Pampers Diapers Swaddlers
- 25Pampers Swaddlers Overnights Pampers Swaddlers Ultra Diapers
- 25Prevail Bladder Control Prevail Pads
- 25Prevail First Quality Prevail Daily Pads Moderate Bladder Control Pad
- 25Prevail Bladder Control Pad
- 25Prevail Bladder Control Pads
- 25Prevail Daily Pads Ultimate Bladder Control Pad
- 25Prevail Incontinence Bladder Control Pads
- 25Prevail Incontinence Bladder Control Pads, Regular, Overnight Absorbency, Case of 120
- 25Medline FitRight Adult Incontinence Pull-Up Underwear
- 25Protection Plus Classic Protective Underwear - 80.00
- 25Protection Plus Overnight Protective Underwear
- 25Protection Plus Superabsorbent Adult Underwear,Large Bag of 18
- 25Rearz Bamboo Night Booster Pads 1 Booster Pad
- 25Rearz Overnight Booster Pads Sample Pack
- 25Rearz Ultimate Printed Mixed Pack
- 25Nexwear Premium Bladder Control Pads
- 25Poise Absorbency Pads
- 25 Booster Pad
- 25Seni Booster Pad for Urinary & Bowel incontinence Case of 120
- 25Seni Lady Maximum
- 25Seni Lady Maximum Protection Pads
- 25Seni Lady Moderate
- 25Seni Man Active Guards
- 25Seni Man Fit Guards
- 25Serenity SCA Tena Serenity Heavy Pads
- 25Serenity TENA Serenity Bladder Control Pads
- 25Serenity TENA Serenity Ultra Thins Light Long Incontinence Pad
- 25Tena Thin Pads Moderate
- 25Cardinal Health Bladder Control Pads
- 25Surecare Cardinal Health SureCare Bladder Control Pads
- 25Surecare Sure Care Bladder Control Pad
- 25Surecare Sure Care Bladder Control Pads Unisex Heavy Absorbency
- 25Tena Day Light Bladder Control Pad
- 25Tena Incontinence
- 25Tena Intimates Pads Light Ultra Thin Regular 9
- 25Tena ProSkin Overnight Protection Incontinence
- 25Tena ProSkin Ultimate Bladder Control Pad
- 25Tena Women Super Plus Underwear
- 25Tranquility PBE Pack Tranquility Essential Booster Pad
- 25Tranquility Principle Business Enterprises Tranquility Bladder Control Pad
- 25Tranquility Tranquility Adult
- 25Tranquility Booster Pad Contour
- 25Tranquility Heavy-Duty Underpads
- 25Tranquility Peach Sheet Underpad 34oz
- 25Tranquility Select Ultra Underpad 36" X 36"
- 25Tranquility Topliner Mini Booster Pads
- 25Tranquility TopLiner Super Booster Pad
- 25Tranquility Ultimate Personal Care Pad
- 25Tranquility Unisex Disposable Incontinence Booster Pad
- 25Abri-Form Abena Abri-San Incontinence Pads
- 25Tena Air Flow Underpads 4 Pack / 40
- 25Tena Air Flow Underpads - Heavy Absorbency
- 25CVS Health CVS Underpads Day & Night Protection Maximum Absorbency
- 25Tena Women's Sensitive Care Extra Coverage Overnight Incontinence Pads
- 25Walgreens Certainty Women's Overnight Bladder Control Pads
- 25Medline Disposable Underpad 23" x 36"
- 25Prevail Bladder Control Pads Ultimate
- 25Prevail Daily Pads Bladder Control Pad BC-013
- 25Protection Plus Superabsorbent Adult Underwear,Medium Bag of 20
- 25TotalDry Ultimate Incontinence Pads
- 25Seni Shaped Day Pads Incontinence Liner
- 25Surecare Cardinal Health Sure Care Bladder Control Pads
- 25Tranquility TopLiner Booster Pads
- 25Attends Supersorb Advanced Premium Underpads with Dry-Lock
- 25Abri-Form Abena Abri-Form Comfort
- 25Abri-Form Abena Abri- San Premium 1 Bladder Control Pad
- 25Attends Air Dri Breathables Underpad
- 25Maxiflo Breathable Underpad
- 25McKesson Ultra Heavy Absorbency Underpad
- 25Tena Air Flow - Disposable Bed Pads Bag of 10
- 25Tena Air Flow Disposable Underpad
- 25Tena Air Flow Underpad 23" x 36"
- 25Tena Air Flow Underpads, Package
- 25Equate Options Women's Moderate- Regular Incontinence Pads
- 25Poise Fresh Protection Overnight Extra Coverage Pads
- 25Poise Incontinence Pads
- 25Always Discreet (2 pack) Always Discreet Adult Incontinence Pads for Women, Ultra Absorbent, Long Length, Postpartum Pads
- 25Always Discreet Boutique Incontinence Pads
- 25Always Discreet Heavy Long Incontinence Pads
- 25Always Discreet Incontinence Liners
- 25Always Discreet Moderate Absorbency Incontinence Pads, 198 ct
- 25Always Discreet Women's Ultimate Extra Long Incontinence Pads
- 25Attends Discreet Bladder Control Pad Moderate Absorbency Female Disposable Case of 200
- 25Attends Discreet Maximum Bladder Control Pad
- 25Attends Discreet Underpads, 23" x 36", Disposable Bed & Furniture Protection
- 25Attends Insert Pad Incontinence Liner
- 25Attends Premier Overnight Bladder Control Pads
- 25Here We Flo Flo Bamboo Night Pads
- 25Here We Flo Sensitive Bladder Bamboo Pads
- 25McKesson Super Regular Length Bladder Control Pads
- 25Cardinal Health Wings Plus Heavy Absorbency Underpad
- 25BetterDry Adult Diapers, Package
- 25BetterDry Day Adult Diapers
- 25BetterDry Day Adult Diapers w/ Plastic Backing - MD (29" to 43")
- 25BetterDry Overnight Adult Diapers w/ Plastic Backing - SM (21" to 31")
- 25BetterDry Overnight Maximum Pull-On Adult Diapers
- 25Medline ContourPlus Bladder Control Pads
- 25McKesson Sure Care Bladder Control Pads
- 25 Disposable Bladder Control Pad 35641
- 25Huggies Little Snooze Huggies DryNites Bed Mats Disposable Bed Protection 12 Pack
- 25 Unisex Full Incontinence Pad
- 25Berkley Jensen Incontinence and Post Partum Bladder Control Pad
- 25Lille Suprem Light Super Form Super Plus Large Shaped Pads
- 25Medline Carewell Medline Bladder Control Pads
- 25Medline Disposable Polymer Underpad
- 25Medline Disposable Polymer Underpads
- 25Medline Premium Disposable Underpads
- 25Medline Protection Plus Disposable Underpads
- 25Molicare Hartmann MoliCare Pad Incontinence Pads
- 25Molicare Premium Lady Bladder Control Pads
- 25Molicare Molimed Unisex Bladder Control Pad
- 25Northshore DynaDry Bladder Control Incontinence Pads for Women - 7" x 14"
- 25Northshore DynaDry Bladder Control Pads for Women
- 25Northshore DynaDry Supreme Liners
- 25Northshore EternaDry Booster Pads with Adhesive, X-Large, Pack/12
- 25Northshore MagicSorb Premium Disposable Bed & Floor Protectors (Underpads), 36 x 70, Pack/4
- 25Pampers Swaddlers Overnights Pampers Swaddlers Overnight Diapers
- 25Prevail Bladder Control Moderate Pad
- 25Prevail Daily Pads Maximum Bladder Control Pad
- 25Prevail Daily Pads Overnight Bladder Control Pad
- 25Prevail Incontinence Bladder Control Pads for Women
- 25Prevail Incontinence Bladder Control Pads for Women, Low Absorbency, Regular Length, 20 count
- 25Protection Plus Medline Protection Plus Super Protective Adult Underwear
- 25Rearz Inspire+ Nighttime Adult Diapers
- 25Rearz Overnight Booster Pads Case
- 25Rearz Overnight Booster Pads - Lightly Scented 1 Booster Pad
- 25Attends Booster Pad
- 25 RMS Ultra Soft 4-Layer Washable and Reusable Incontinence Bed Pad
- 25 Women's Reusable Washable Incontinence Pads
- 25Seni Man Active Light Guards
- 25SereneLife Disposable Underpads
- 25Serenity Tena Serenity Incontinence Overnight Pads for Women
- 25Serenity TENA Serenity Overnight Pads
- 25Surecare Bladder Control Pad Surecare 13 Inch Length Heavy Absorbency Polymer Male #23246A
- 25Surecare Bladder Control Pad
- 25Surecare Bladder Control Pads
- 25Tena ProSkin Overnight Incontinence Pads
- 25Tena Sensitive Care Adult Incontinence Underwear
- 25Tena Sensitive Care Ultra InstaDry Pads
- 25Tena Stretch Ultra Brief
- 25Tena Ultra Thin Light Bladder Control
- 25Tena Women's Ultimate Pads
- 25Tranquility AIR-Plus Extra-Strength Breathable Underpad
- 25Tranquility Personal Bladder Care Pads Case of 96 (24/Pk) / Ultimate (13.5" X 6.5")
- 25Tranquility Select Underpad
- 25Poise Bladder Control Pad
- 25Poise Overnight Incontinence Pads
- 25The Honey Pot Incontinence Herbal Daytime Pads
- 25Wellness Unique Wellness Absorbent Underpads
- 25Walgreens Certainty Moderate Absorbency Incontinence Pads
- 25Wellness Excelerator Booster Pads Package for Incontinence Care
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