Non-Toxic Toothpaste, 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.
34 of the 35 toothpaste products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 97.1% of the category, as of November 2026, and 1 scores below it. The highest graded is Tom's of Maine Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque and Whitening Fluoride Free Toothpaste, Peppermint, 2 Pack, 4.5 Oz at 100 out of 100.
The full ranking is below, best-graded first, with every score linking to the evidence behind it.
Is toothpaste safe?
34 of the 35 toothpaste products we graded come back low-concern on our screen and 1 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.
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Sensodyne
Toothpaste Sensitivity Gum and Enamel Fluoride, Mint Flavor, 3.4 oz
Lower PFAS concern for toothpaste itself; aluminum tube risk remains unaddressed.
Dr. Bronner's
All-One Toothpaste Peppermint
Lower concern; no PFAS-related ingredients typical of this formula type.
Tom's of Maine
Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque and Whitening Fluoride Free Toothpaste, Peppermint, 2 Pack, 4.5 Oz
Low PFAS concern. Fluoride-free toothpaste with MADE SAFE certification.
Why Tom's of Maine Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque and 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 25 points between the top and the bottom of this toothpaste ranking come from.
The winner
Made of toothpaste base, mineral silica, essential oils.
- +20Category 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, and our graders recorded 2 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
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 aqueous gel toothpaste (typical glycerin, silica, sodium fluoride base).
- +20Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS
25risk points, a grade of 75
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 toothpaste is PFAS-free? Good or Excellent, best-graded first
Tom's of Maine
Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque and Whitening Fluoride Free Toothpaste, Peppermint, 2 Pack, 4.5 Oz
- toothpaste base, mineral silica, essential oils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water, saponified oils, essential oils, minerals
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance/essential oil sensitization (peppermint)
- fluoride, glycerin, sorbitol, silica, cellulose gum
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride ingestion toxicity
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- silica, calcium carbonate, sorbitol, sodium fluoride, cellulose
- Fluoride systemic dose (ingestion risk)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous toothpaste with fluoride, silica abrasive, glycerin, sorbitol
- Fluoride ingestion (developmental concern in young children)
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- fluoride active ingredient in aqueous paste base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride toxicity (ingestion)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqua, sorbitol, calcium carbonate, fluoride, silica, xylitol, mint flavoring
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (mint)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- fluoride toothpaste, glycerin base, silica abrasive
- Fragrance allergens or undisclosed sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Toothpaste with standard ingredients (silica abrasive, glycerin, sodium fluoride)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride ingestion risk (accidental swallowing)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Sensodyne
Repair and Protect Toothpaste, Fluoride for Sensitive Teeth, Mint Flavor, 3.4oz
- sodium fluoride, glycerin, silica, surfactants in aqueous gel
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Colgate
Cavity Protection Fluoride Toothpaste, Great Regular Mint Flavor, 3 Pack, 6 oz
- water, calcium carbonate, sorbitol, silica, cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium fluoride
- Fluoride toxicity (systemic, from ingestion)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Sensodyne
Amazon.com: Sensodyne Repair Protect Toothpaste with Fluoride 70 gm - Pack of 1 : Health & Household
- silica, calcium carbonate, sorbitol, glycerin, standard toothpaste excipients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride (systemic if ingested in excess)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous gel toothpaste (typical glycerin, silica, sodium fluoride base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride content
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water, sorbitol, hydrated silica, glycerin, xylitol, calcium carbonate, cellulose gum
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-Dioxane (manufacturing impurity in surfactants)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Colgate
Amazon.com : Colgate Cavity Protection Fluoride Toothpaste, Mint, 6 Pack, 6 oz
- fluoride toothpaste in plastic tube
- Fluoride ingestion (excessive)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous gel with fluoride, silica, sorbitol, cellulose
- Fluoride ingestion (systemic dose risk)
- toothpaste base, fluoride compound
- Starting grade for this product type
- Aqueous gel base with fluoride, silica, surfactants, glycerin
- Fluoride (swallowing risk in children)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous toothpaste gel with fluoride active
- Fluoride ingestion risk
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous gel/paste (fluoride, silica, glycerin, detergents)
- Fluoride ingestion risk (primarily pediatric)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous gel toothpaste base with typical cosmetic excipients
- Fluoride ingestion (children under 3)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- fluoride toothpaste, standard formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
- Aqueous gel base with calcium compounds and abrasives (silica/alumina); typical toothpaste formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride toxicity (systemic ingestion)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Tom's of Maine
Amazon.com : Tom's of Maine Antiplaque and Whitening Toothpaste, Peppermint, 2Pk, 5.5 oz
- toothpaste with mineral and plant-based ingredients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (peppermint essential oil)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 75Tom's of Maine Antiplaque Whitening Toothpaste
- 75Tom's of Maine Fluoride-Free Antiplaque Whitening Natural Toothpaste (2 Pack)
- 75Colgate Optic White Toothpaste
- 75Colgate Toothpaste with Fluoride Great Regular
- 75Crest Clean Mint Pro-Health Toothpaste
- 75Crest Complete Scope Outlast Ultra Toothpaste
- 75Crest Complete Scope Whitening Toothpaste
- 75Sensodyne Cavity + Sensitivity Toothpaste
- 75Tom's of Maine Fluoride-Free Antiplaque Whitening Toothpaste
- 75Tom's of Maine Toms Of Maine Toothpaste at CVS Pharmacy
Which toothpaste contains PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- gel toothpaste formulation in aluminum/plastic tube
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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