Tampons, ranked by PFAS safety
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Playtex
Playtex Sport Odor Shield Super Tampons
Lower concern for the core product, applicator plastic warrants caution.
Lola
LOLA All Super Cardboard Applicator Organic Tampons
Lower concern. Organic cotton and cardboard are inherently PFAS-free materials.
Lola
Lola Organic Tampons
Lower concern. Organic cotton base with third-party certifications support claim.
Worth buying Good or Excellent, safest first
Lola
Organic Tampons
organic cotton, cardboard applicator
Cardboard degradation or splinters
Limited concern
Allergic contact dermatitis from cotton or additives
Limited concern
Lower concern. Organic cotton base with third-party certifications support claim.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Lola
Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons
organic cotton, cardboard applicator
Lower concern. Third-party verified PFAS-free organic cotton tampons.
✓Lab test found no PFAS
Seventh Generation
Tampons
organic cotton, cardboard applicator
Bacterial or fungal contamination
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton base with PFAS-free claim.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Aunt Flow
Tampon Applicator
cardboard tube applicator, plastic handle
Undisclosed plastic handle resin type
Limited concern
Adhesive or glue in handle-applicator joint
Limited concern
Lower concern. MADE SAFE certified, cardboard applicator, no known PFAS use.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Lola
All Super Cardboard Applicator Organic Tampons
organic cotton tampon, cardboard applicator
Lower concern. Organic cotton and cardboard are inherently PFAS-free materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Lola
All Super Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons
organic cotton, cardboard applicator
Pesticide residue
Limited concern
Allergenic impurities or additives
Limited concern
Cardboard applicator structural failure or splinters
Limited concern
Lower concern. Organic cotton tampons rarely require PFAS treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Kotex
U by Kotex Click Compact Unscented Tampons, Regular
Rayon/viscose core, cotton blend cover
Dioxins from chlorine bleaching
Limited concern
Vulvovaginal irritation from additives or material sensitivity
Limited concern
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) from prolonged use
Moderate concern
Lower concern; natural fiber absorbent with no known PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
Organic Cotton Tampons Applicator
organic cotton with cardboard applicator
Pesticide residue
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Microbial contamination (bacteria, mold)
Limited concern
Lower concern. Organic cotton tampons unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
Organic Cotton Tampons with Comfort Applicator Super Absorbency, White
Organic cotton, cardboard applicator
Chlorine bleaching byproducts (dioxins, chlorinated organics)
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton is inherently safe material.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
Tampons Super Non-Applicator Organic Cotton 120count | Color: Purple/White | Size: Os
Organic cotton, no surface treatment disclosed
Microplastic or fiber shedding during use
Limited concern
Lower concern; organic cotton inherently PFAS-resistant.
⚠Risky category by default
Aunt Flow
Regular Absorbency Tampons
Rayon/viscose, cotton, non-woven fibers
Synthetic fiber shedding or microfiber migration
Limited concern
Allergens in non-woven adhesives or synthetic fibers
Limited concern
Lower concern. Core materials are inherently PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Aunt Flow
Tampon Fragrance Free
cotton, rayon, or viscose (typical tampon fibers)
Pesticide residue
Limited concern
Bacterial or fungal growth from moisture retention
Limited concern
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) risk
Moderate concern
Lower concern. Tampons are bare absorbent fibers with minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Aunt Flow
Regular Absorbency Cotton Tampons
cotton, rayon, cardboard applicator
Rayon fiber shedding and microplastic aspiration
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern; cotton tampons inherently unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax
Pearl Triple Pack Tampons
rayon core, cotton lining
Dioxin residues in rayon processing
Limited concern
Bleach and residual chemical byproducts in fibers
Limited concern
Fragrance or additive sensitization
Limited concern
Bacterial growth or contamination from storage
Limited concern
Lower concern. Core materials inherently PFAS-free, but brand silent on coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Veeda
Natural Cotton Super Plus Tampons
organic cotton, no disclosed coating
Pesticide residue
Limited concern
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) bacterial toxin risk
Moderate concern
BPA & bisphenols
Limited concern
Lower concern. Cotton-based with no known fluorinated treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Veeda
100% Natural Cotton Applicator Free Tampons
100% cotton
Bleaching residues and dioxins
Limited concern
Pesticide residue
Limited concern
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) bacterial risk
Limited concern
Lower concern. Cotton tampons are not a typical PFAS vector.
⚠Risky category by default
U by Kotex
Compact Super Unscented Tampons, 16 tampons
rayon/viscose absorbent core, cotton blend applicator
Bleach residues (chlorine/dioxins)
Limited concern
Pesticide residue
Limited concern
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) risk
Moderate concern
Lower concern; traditional tampon materials inherently avoid PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax
Pearl Tampons
cotton, rayon, plastic applicator
Residual caustic from rayon processing
Limited concern
Bleach residues (chlorine or hydrogen peroxide based)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (if scented variants)
Moderate concern
Lower PFAS concern. No evidence of intentional PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax
Pearl Tampons Trio Pack
rayon/viscose, cotton blend, cardboard applicator
Fragrance allergens (scented variants)
Limited concern
Microbial or bacterial growth (storage/use)
Limited concern
Lower concern. Common materials, no known PFAS risk factors.
⚠Risky category by default
Veeda
100% Natural Cotton Tampons
100% cotton, organic cotton core
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds from bleaching
Limited concern
Bacterial overgrowth or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) risk
Moderate concern
Lower concern. Cotton tampons carry minimal PFAS risk inherently.
⚠Risky category by default
Kotex Security
U by Kotex Kotex Security Regular Unscented Tampons 18-Count
Rayon and cotton fibers, minimal disclosed additives
Dioxins and furans from bleaching processes
Limited concern
Pesticide residue
Limited concern
Lower concern; no known PFAS risk profile for this product.
⚠Risky category by default
Kotex Security
U by Kotex Security Tampons
cotton, rayon, and absorbent core
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) risk
Limited concern
Microbial contamination or mold in storage
Limited concern
Individual allergic or irritant reactions
Limited concern
Lower concern. Cotton-based tampons pose minimal inherent PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Veeda
100% Natural Cotton Super Tampons with Compact BPA-Free Applicator
100% cotton with BPA-free plastic applicator
BPA & bisphenols
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold contamination (product storage)
Limited concern
Lower concern. Cotton core is inherently PFAS-free; applicator material unspecified.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax
Pearl Super Plus Tampons
rayon/viscose, polyester, cardboard applicator
Polyester microfiber shedding
Limited concern
Allergic sensitization or irritation
Moderate concern
Lower concern. Cotton-like materials without water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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- 70Seventh Generation Seventh Generation Regular Tampons
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- 70Playtex Playtex Sport Tampons
- 70Playtex Playtex Clean Comfort Tampons
- 70Playtex Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons
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- 70Playtex Playtex Sport Odor Shield Super Tampons
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