Ban Antiperspirant Deodorant Invisible Solid for Women and Men, Shower Fresh, 2.6 oz
Low-medium risk. Standard solid antiperspirant with no known PFAS triggers.
Ban's solid antiperspirant uses conventional powder and wax bases without water-repellent or nonstick treatments that typically require PFAS. No public PFAS claims or issues documented.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
starch, talc, wax, fragrance (typical antiperspirant solid)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Ban Antiperspirant Deodorant Shower Fresh, is made of, ingredients and materials
Ban Invisible Solid is a conventional stick antiperspirant built on a starch-wax-talc base with aluminum salts as the active antiperspirant agent and fragrance for scent. The starch and wax provide the stick structure and glide, while talc is the traditional carrier mineral in this format. This formulation is chemically stable at room temperature and does not require heating during application, which eliminates thermal degradation concerns common to aerosols.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Talc contamination (asbestos risk)
Talc ore can contain asbestos depending on mining location and processing controls. Ban does not publicly disclose talc sourcing or asbestos testing results, so contamination risk cannot be ruled out but is not confirmed for this product.
Fragrance allergen load
Ban Invisible Solid contains a proprietary fragrance blend typical of mass-market deodorants. Fragrance mixtures are known contact allergens; individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity may experience irritation, though serious reactions are uncommon.
Aluminum salt systemic absorption
Antiperspirant aluminum compounds remain at the skin surface and are not systemically absorbed in meaningful amounts during normal topical use. However, some individuals report skin irritation or sensitivity to aluminum salts, particularly if applied to compromised or freshly shaved skin.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No established recalls or reports of lead, cadmium, or other heavy metal contamination in Ban Invisible Solid pigments. Mass-market cosmetic colorants are regulated under FDA guidelines, and this product has no known violations on record.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
No public disclosure or safety alerts indicate formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in this product formulation. Ban uses standard cosmetic preservative systems without documented formaldehyde donor compounds.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Ban (owned by Energizer Holdings) maintains basic safety compliance with FDA cosmetic regulations but does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing or third-party certifications. The brand has no major recalls or safety controversies on record for this product line. Ban does not voluntarily disclose talc sourcing transparency or testing for asbestos contamination, which is standard industry practice but not publicly stated.
How it compares in its category
Ban Invisible Solid is a mainstream solid antiperspirant at typical market pricing and formulation strength. It sits in the conventional category alongside Dove, Secret, and Degree, all using talc-starch-wax bases. Aluminum-free alternatives (e.g., Primal Pit Paste, Native) exist but are premium-priced; talc-free solid options are less common and often pricier.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, dry skin for optimal performance and to avoid skin irritation from sweat interaction. Store below 80F to prevent stick warping or separation, though the product will not degrade chemically at moderate room temperatures. Replace when depleted or if you notice visible cracking, which indicates loss of binder integrity. If you develop persistent rashes or respiratory sensitivity to the fragrance, discontinue use and switch to fragrance-free or aluminum-free formats.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Ban has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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- Skin irritation from magnesium hydroxide alkalinity
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- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Fragrance allergens (natural essential oils)
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- natural mineral powders, plant-based actives, beeswax
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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