Laundry Liquid Free & Clear
Laundry liquid with lower concern; brand does not disclose PFAS status.
Biokleen Free & Clear is a plant-based laundry liquid with no known PFAS-linked ingredients. Brand makes no PFAS claims; typical laundry liquids do not require fluorinated treatments.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous surfactant blend, plant-derived ingredients
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Laundry Liquid Free & Clear is made of, ingredients and materials
Biokleen Free & Clear is formulated as an aqueous surfactant blend derived from plant sources rather than petroleum. Plant-based surfactants (typically coconut or other vegetable oils) break down more readily in aquatic environments and carry lower bioaccumulation risk than synthetic alternatives. The absence of dyes, perfumes, and optical brighteners in the 'Free & Clear' line reduces exposure to common irritants and allergen sources found in conventional laundry detergents.
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.
Surfactant skin irritation or sensitization
Plant-derived surfactants are milder than synthetic alternatives but remain detergents; individuals with severe dermatitis or eczema may still experience irritation. Sensitivity is highly individual and not specific to this brand.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No 1,4-dioxane or formaldehyde releaser compounds are documented in Biokleen Free & Clear formulations. Plant-derived surfactant systems do not typically require these as preservatives.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Plant-derived surfactants carry lower intrinsic heavy metal load compared to mineral or synthetic alternatives. No recalls or test reports documenting lead, cadmium, or mercury in this product are on record.
Source, FDA ↗Allergenic fragrance or dyes
The 'Free & Clear' variant explicitly omits synthetic dyes and fragrance. No color additives or parfum ingredients are listed, reducing common contact allergen exposure.
Aquatic toxicity or bioaccumulation
Plant-based surfactants degrade more readily in wastewater treatment than petroleum-derived analogs. No fish toxicity or persistence data specific to Biokleen formulations are published, but the material class carries lower persistent bioaccumulation concern than conventional detergents.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Biokleen maintains no public PFAS disclosure statement on its website or product labeling reviewed in available sources. The brand markets itself as eco-conscious and toxin-free but does not independently certify its PFAS content or pledge elimination. No recalls or substantiated safety controversies specific to this product are on record. The brand does not carry third-party certifications such as EPA Safer Choice or Cradle to Cradle.
How it compares in its category
Plant-derived detergents typically carry lower concern for heavy metals and synthetic chemical residues than petroleum-based or enzyme-heavy formulations. Hypoallergenic laundry liquids without dyes or fragrance are a smaller subset of the market; most mainstream alternatives include synthetic surfactants and optical brighteners. This product sits in the sensitive-skin segment rather than the high-performance or stain-fighting tier, so cleaning power is not the primary claim.
If you buy it
Use as directed on the label; no special water temperature or agitation requirements are indicated for plant-derived surfactants. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve surfactant stability over time. If rash or skin irritation occurs during or after washing, discontinue and rinse affected areas; plant-derived surfactants are mild but not universally hypoallergenic. Standard laundry practices apply; no specialized maintenance of washing machines is required.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 75% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Biokleen has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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