Hand Soap Refill Lemon Verbena
Low PFAS risk. Liquid soap formulations rarely contain PFAS.
Hand soap refills are aqueous products with minimal PFAS risk. Cleancult makes no PFAS disclosure, but liquid soap chemistry typically avoids PFAS.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous soap solution
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Hand Soap Refill Lemon Verbena is made of, ingredients and materials
This is an aqueous soap solution, meaning the active ingredient is soap (fatty acid salts) suspended in water, plus fragrance and color additives for lemon verbena scent and appearance. Liquid soaps are chemically simpler than solid formulations and do not require the binders, preservatives, or heat-set coatings that elevate risk in bars or specialty products. The aqueous base means minimal volatility and no thermal degradation risk during normal use.
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.
Fragrance allergens
Lemon verbena scent formulation may contain essential oil or synthetic fragrance compounds known to trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals, particularly with frequent hand exposure. No specific allergen data for this brand's fragrance blend is publicly available.
Bacterial growth if unmaintained
Liquid soap refills left in warm, moist environments or dispensers not cleaned between refills can develop bacterial biofilms, particularly if diluted or stored longer than 12 months. This is a use and storage concern, not a formulation hazard.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Liquid soap solutions rarely require formaldehyde-releasing preservatives due to aqueous stability; no evidence suggests Cleancult uses this class of preservative in this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No established recalls or test results indicate heavy metal contamination in this product's dyes or pigments. Liquid soaps typically use FDA-approved colorants with lower metal burden than cosmetics.
Source, FDA ↗1,4-dioxane contamination
No public recalls or test data indicate 1,4-dioxane in this product. Aqueous soap solutions are low-risk for this contaminant compared to surfactant-heavy body washes or foaming cleansers.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Cleancult has not published detailed ingredient disclosures or third-party certifications on file in major safety databases, and the brand has made no public PFAS commitments. However, no recalls, regulatory actions, or adverse event reports are established for this product line. Absence of transparency does not indicate contamination, but buyers should note the brand does not voluntarily provide full formula detail or sustainability certifications.
How it compares in its category
Liquid hand soaps are among the lowest-chemical-concern personal care products; they are rinsed immediately and have minimal skin contact time. Refill formats reduce packaging waste compared to single-use bottles, a minor environmental and chemical exposure advantage. Lemon verbena scent additives introduce fragrance allergen risk typical to scented soaps but not elevated for this brand relative to competitors.
If you buy it
Use as directed, wet hands, apply small amount, lather, rinse thoroughly. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent bacterial or fungal growth in the bottle; do not leave standing water in dispensers. If skin irritation or rash develops after use, discontinue and consult a dermatologist. Refills are designed for standard soap dispensers; confirm compatibility before purchase.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Cleancult has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Hand Soap Refill Lemon Verbena?
- soluble tablet, plant-based surfactants
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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