DeoDoc Cotton Tampons
Cotton tampons, lower PFAS concern; brand provides no specific disclosure.
DeoDoc cotton tampons use plain cotton with no named coating or water-repellent finish disclosed. The primary material poses lower PFAS concern, though brand transparency about processing is absent.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
cotton, no disclosed coating or finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What DeoDoc Cotton Tampons is made of, ingredients and materials
DeoDoc Cotton Tampons are made from cotton fiber with no disclosed synthetic coatings, dyes, or chemical finishes applied to the absorbent core. Cotton is a cellulose-based natural fiber that does not leach heavy metals, plasticizers, or volatile organic compounds during normal vaginal use. The absence of rayon, polyester blends, or chemical treatments reduces exposure to residual pesticide residues and synthetic additives that are common concerns in bleached or chemically processed period products.
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.
Pesticide residue
DeoDoc does not disclose organic certification or pesticide testing. Conventional cotton may carry residual pesticide or herbicide traces; risk is low during vaginal insertion but not independently verified for this product.
Source, EPA ↗Bleach or chlorine residues
Cotton tampons are typically bleached during manufacturing to achieve whiteness. DeoDoc does not disclose bleaching method (chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, or ozone). Residual chlorine is generally considered low-risk in vaginal products but is not independently verified here.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Bacterial contamination or TSS risk
No reported TSS cases or contamination issues linked to DeoDoc tampons. Risk is inherent to all internal menstrual products and depends on insertion hygiene and replacement frequency, not the brand.
Allergens or fragrance sensitizers
No disclosed added fragrances, dyes, or perfumes in DeoDoc Cotton Tampons. Cotton fiber itself is a low-allergen material; risk is not on record for this product.
Heavy metals
Product is uncolored natural cotton; no dyes or pigments are disclosed. No heavy metal contamination pathway is evident.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
DeoDoc maintains a silent stance on PFAS and provides no published third-party certifications (e.g., GOTS, OEKO-TEX) that would independently verify material purity or chemical safety. The brand does not publicly disclose manufacturing standards, pesticide controls, or testing protocols for contaminants. No product recalls, adverse event reports, or safety controversies are on public record for DeoDoc tampons as of available data.
How it compares in its category
Pure-cotton tampons occupy a lower-chemical-exposure position compared to rayon, rayon-cotton blends, or products with synthetic fiber reinforcement, which may carry undisclosed dyes or fire-retardant coatings. However, DeoDoc offers no third-party certification advantage over certified organic competitors (e.g., Natracare, Cora) that independently test for pesticide residues and manufacturing chemicals. The lack of public PFAS disclosure is typical but not exceptional among mainstream brands; it reflects industry-wide opacity rather than a DeoDoc-specific weakness.
If you buy it
Replace tampons according to flow and comfort, typically every 4 to 8 hours, to minimize bacterial overgrowth risk and reduce TSS (toxic shock syndrome) exposure. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture to prevent mold or bacterial colonization in the package. Because the product is uncoated cotton, it absorbs moisture readily; open packages should be used within a few months. No special care or washing is needed; tampons are single-use internal products.
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
- DeoDoc has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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