Desodorante Ban 2.6 OZ, Shower Fresh / Powder Fresh
Low-medium risk. Solid deodorant where PFAS is unlikely.
Ban's solid stick deodorant uses powder, fragrance, and mineral compounds without Teflon-family coating coatings or water-resistance chemistry. No public PFAS disclosure needed for this product type.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Powder/stick deodorant base (typical, talc or starch, fragrance, aluminum/zinc compounds)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Desodorante Ban 2.6 OZ / Powder Fresh is made of, ingredients and materials
Ban Shower Fresh is a powder-based stick deodorant, typically formulated with talc or cornstarch as the primary absorbent, aluminum or zinc salts for antiperspirant effect, fragrance compounds, and binding agents. The solid stick format means minimal water content and reduced microbial growth risk compared to sprays or liquids. Aluminum compounds in deodorants (aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly is common) are applied topically in small amounts and have no established link to systemic harm at deodorant-use levels, despite longstanding consumer concern.
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/crystalline silica)
If this formula uses talc (common in powder deodorants), talc ore can contain asbestos or crystalline silica depending on mining and milling standards. Ban does not specify talc source or purity testing on product labeling. Dermal exposure to talc is considered low-risk at deodorant doses, but chronic inhalation is linked to respiratory concern; use without inhaling powder directly.
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed)
Shower Fresh and Powder Fresh fragrances are proprietary blends; specific allergens like limonene, citral, or geraniol are not listed on packaging. Fragrance is a common contact irritant and sensitizer in deodorants. Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergy history should patch-test first or choose unscented alternatives.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Aluminum salt systemic absorption
Epidemiological evidence does not support a causal link between topical aluminum deodorant use and systemic toxicity or Alzheimer's disease at typical exposure levels. Absorption through intact skin is minimal. This remains a consumer concern despite lack of scientific support.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Powder stick deodorants rarely require potent preservatives due to low water content. No preservative-related recalls or toxicity reports exist for Ban deodorant products. If present, levels would be expected to be below cosmetic safety thresholds.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Ban does not disclose whether pigments or fragrance compounds are tested for lead, cadmium, or arsenic. Mass-market deodorants are not routinely tested for heavy metals in published safety records. Risk is theoretical rather than documented for this product.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Ban (Church & Dwight subsidiary) does not publicly disclose full ingredient sourcing, allergen testing protocols, or third-party safety certifications on product packaging or website. The brand has no recorded recalls, regulatory warnings, or settled safety lawsuits for this product line. Ban does not claim hypoallergenic, talc-free, or aluminum-free status on this Shower Fresh variant, suggesting a conventional formulation without reformulation-driven marketing claims.
How it compares in its category
Powder stick deodorants occupy the middle ground of the category, lower inhalation concern than aerosol sprays, more stable than roll-ons or gels (less water = lower bacterial risk), but less transparent than boutique or clean-label brands that list every ingredient and sourcing claim. Ban's standard formulation is broadly comparable to mass-market competitors (Secret, Degree, Old Spice stick variants); none disclose talc purity or fragrance allergen profiling as standard practice.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources (powder bases can cake or degrade in humidity or warmth). Replace every 12-18 months or when effectiveness visibly decreases. If skin irritation, redness, or rash develops, discontinue and consider switching to an aluminum-free or fragrance-free variant. Do not inhale powder directly; apply by rolling or rubbing onto dry skin only.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 70% 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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