Non-Toxic Tampons, ranked by PFAS grade
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Top-graded picks in the categories readers replace first, every one scored on the same rubric.
- 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.
All 85 tampons PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, as of October 2026. The highest graded is Natracare 100% Organic Cotton Tampons at 100 out of 100.
The full ranking is below, best-graded first, with every score linking to the evidence behind it.
Are tampons safe?
85 of the 85 tampons we graded come back low-concern on our screen and 0 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 tampons here
- 1Natracare 100% Organic Cotton Tampons 100 out of 100
- 2Natracare Organic Super Plus Tampons, 3 x 20 ct 100 out of 100
- 3Natracare Organic Cotton Super Plus Tampons 100 out of 100
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The best non-toxic tampons, ranked by grade
Tampons, ranked.
The quickest read, what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
U by Kotex
Compact Super Unscented Tampons, 16 tampons
Lower concern; traditional tampon materials inherently avoid PFAS.
Aunt Flow
Regular Absorbency Cotton Tampons
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
Natracare
100% Organic Cotton Tampons
Organic cotton with third-party verification.
Why Natracare 100% Organic Cotton Tampons 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 3 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 30 points between the top and the bottom of this tampons ranking come from.
The winner
Made of 100% organic cotton.
- +25Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
- -30Third-party PFAS-free verification. A third party reports verifying this product as PFAS-free.
What the grade does not fix. Nothing specific to this product adds risk, so what remains is the category baseline that every product here starts from. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. The winner earns -30 points for Third-party PFAS-free verification. We found nothing comparable published for this product.
Made of cotton, rayon, cardboard applicator.
- +25Category baseline
- -10Brand-stated PFAS-free. The brand states this product is PFAS-free. We have not verified the claim.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS
5risk points, a grade of 95
What puts it behind. The winner earns -30 points for Third-party PFAS-free verification. We found nothing comparable published for this product.
Made of organic cotton, viscose rayon, plant-based adhesives.
- +25Category baseline
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS
15risk points, a grade of 85
What puts it behind. No PFAS disclosure, +15 points. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of organic cotton, cardboard applicator.
- +25Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS
30risk points, a grade of 70
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 tampons are PFAS-free? Good or Excellent, best-graded first
- 100% organic cotton
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Heavy metals
Natracare
Organic Super Plus Tampons, 3 x 20 ct
- organic cotton, cardboard applicator
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Dioxins from bleaching
Natracare
Organic Cotton Super Plus Tampons
- organic cotton, no added fluorochemicals
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Verified PFAS-free by a third party
- cotton, rayon, cardboard applicator
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Cardboard applicator degradation and splinter risk
- cardboard tube applicator, plastic handle
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Contamination from unsterilized or improperly manufactured plastic handle
- cotton, rayon, or viscose (typical tampon fibers)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 100% organic cotton, plant-based plastic
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Bleaching byproducts (dioxins/furans)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Rayon/viscose, cotton, non-woven fibers
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Pesticide residue
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Kotex
Natural Tampons Normal 16 Count - Eco-Friendly, Biodegradable, and Chemical-Free Menstrual Hygiene
- organic cotton, viscose rayon, plant-based adhesives
- Starting grade for this product type
- organic cotton, cardboard applicator
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Dioxins and furans from bleaching
- Organic cotton, cardboard applicator
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Mold or microbial contamination (cardboard storage)
- organic cotton with cardboard applicator
- Pesticide residue
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- organic cotton, rayon cellulose
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Rayon manufacturing solvent residues (carbon disulfide, NaOH)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Organic cotton, cardboard applicator
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Chlorine/dioxin residues from bleaching
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- organic cotton
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Allergen sensitization from undisclosed fragrance or additives
- cotton
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial colonization and toxic shock syndrome (TSS) risk
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- rayon/cellulose, cotton, cardboard
- Bacterial contamination and toxic shock syndrome (TSS) risk
- organic cotton tampon, cardboard applicator
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Cardboard applicator degradation and splinter risk
- Rayon (viscose) core; cotton-blend outer layer
- Dioxin residues (bleaching byproduct)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- organic cotton, cardboard applicator
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Pesticide residue
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Organic cotton fibers, cardboard applicator
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bleaching agent residues (chlorine or oxygen-based)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Seventh Generation
Organic Cotton Tampons with Comfort Applicator Super Absorbency, White
- Organic cotton, cardboard applicator
- Chlorine bleaching byproducts (dioxins, chlorinated organics)
- rayon/viscose core, cotton outer layer, minimal processing
- Rayon fiber shedding and vaginal irritation
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- organic cotton
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial or mold contamination during storage
- 70Veeda 100% Natural Cotton Applicator Free Tampons
- 70Veeda 100% Natural Cotton Super Tampons with Compact BPA-Free Applicator
- 70Veeda 100% Natural Cotton Tampons
- 70Veeda Natural Cotton Super Plus Tampons
- 70Seventh Generation Organic Cotton Tampons
- 70Seventh Generation Tampons Super Non-Applicator Organic Cotton 120count
- 70The Honey Pot Duo-Pack Tampons
- 70Always Tampons, Light Absorbency, Unscented
- 70Cora Organic Cotton Tampons
- 70Dame Organic Cotton Tampons
- 70Kimberly-Clark Kotex Kimberly-Clark Consumer 53445 U by Kotex Tampon, Super Premium, Regular Absorbency, Click Compact, 16/pk, 8 pk/cs (US On
- 70Kimberly-Clark Kotex Kimberly-Clark Professional Tampons, Compact, Kotex, 16/Box, Multi
- 70Kimberly-Clark Kotex Kimberly Clark U By Kotex Click Compact Tampons, Regular Absorbency, Plastic Applicator, Unscented, Compact, 53445
- 70Kimberly-Clark Kotex KIMBERLY CLARK U by Kotex Supreme Premium Compact Tampons, Regular, 32 ct, Replaces - 6951583BX at Shoplet
- 70Kotex Tampon Super 16 pcs
- 70Kotex Discontinued 2004 Kotex Natural Balance Security Tampons Super Plus 18
- 70Kotex Read Kotex Natural Balance Security Tampons 45 Count: 28 Super Plus &
- 70U by Kotex Click Compact Tampons
- 70Kotex Security U by Kotex Security Regular Unscented Tampons 18 Count
- 70U by Kotex Premium Security Tampons, Regular
- 70Kotex Security U by Kotex Security Tampons
- 70Kotex U by Kotex Click Compact Unscented Tampons
- 70Kotex U by Kotex Click Compact Unscented Tampons, Regular
- 70Kotex U by Kotex Sleek Tampons
- 70Lola All Super Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons
- 70OB o.b. ProComfort Tampons
- 70OB o b Tampons
- 70OB o.b. Ultra Tampons
- 70Organyc Compact Tampons Super
- 70Organyc Compact Tampons Super Plus
- 70Organyc Cotton Tampons
- 70Organyc Tampons Compact Applicator Regular 16 Pieces
- 70Playtex Gentle Glide Box 8 Tampons Non-deodorant Super Absorb
- 70Playtex Simply Gentle Glide Tampons 16s
- 70Playtex Vtg 1980s Playtex Portables Gentle Glide Tampons OPEN BOX Prop
- 70Playtex Clean Comfort Tampons
- 70Playtex Clean Comfort Tampons, Super, 16 ct
- 70Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons
- 70Playtex Sport Compact Tampons
- 70Playtex Sport Multi-Pack Light/Regular Unscented Plastic Tampons
- 70Playtex Sport Multi-Pack Unscented Tampons
- 70Playtex Sport Odor Shield Super Tampons
- 70Playtex Sport Odor Shield Tampons
- 70Playtex Sport Tampons Multipack Regular & Super Unscented 36ct 4399150588008
- 70Playtex Sport Tampons Ultra Absorbency
- 70Rael Organic Cotton Tampons with BPA-Free Applicators
- 70Rael Slim Applicator Tampons with Organic Cotton BPA-Free
- 70Seventh Generation Regular Tampons
- 70Tampax Pocket Radiant Compact Tampons
- 70Tampax Radiant Tampons Duo Pack
- 70Tampax Pearl Super Plus Tampons
- 70Tampax Pearl Tampons
- 70Tampax Pearl Tampons Trio Pack
- 70Tampax Pearl Triple Pack Tampons
- 70Tampax Pearl Ultra Absorbancy Tampons, Unscented, 50 Count
- 70Tampax Radiant Tampons
- 70The Honey Pot Company Organic Regular Cotton Tampons
- 70The Honey Pot Super Tampons
- 70U by Kotex Click Compact Multipack Tampons Regular/Super Unscented 30 ct
- 70U by Kotex compact regular unscented tampons, 32 tampons
- 70U by Kotex Compact Super Unscented Tampons, 16 tampons
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