10pcs Modess Basics Ultra Thin Regular Pads With Wings
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status or testing.
Modess provides no public disclosure about PFAS in these pads or third-party testing. Period-care absorbent products sometimes use waterproof backings or adhesive coatings that may contain PFAS; without brand transparency, risk cannot be ruled out.
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Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Maxi Pads
100/100 safety
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Material
cellulose, absorbent layers, adhesives
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What 10pcs Modess Basics Ultra Thin Regular is made of, ingredients and materials
Modess Basics Ultra Thin pads use a cellulose-based absorbent core, synthetic polymer topsheet, adhesive backing, and plastic wings. Cellulose itself is inert and well-tolerated, but the adhesives (often acrylates) and any chemical treatments applied to cellulose during manufacture can leach in trace amounts, particularly in warm or moist conditions like prolonged skin contact. The plastic topsheet and backing are typically polypropylene or polyethylene, which do not leach under normal body-temperature 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.
Adhesive residue and skin irritant potential
Acrylate-based adhesives used in conventional pads can leach trace compounds under prolonged moisture and body heat; sensitive skin or extended wear increases likelihood of contact dermatitis, though severity is typically mild.
Chlorine residue from bleaching
Cellulose pulp in pads is typically bleached using chlorine-based processes; while regulatory limits are enforced, trace dioxins or chlorinated organics may remain and contact mucous membranes, though at very low exposure levels.
PFAS
Modess has not disclosed testing or status; industry-wide studies have found PFAS in conventional pad samples, often in adhesives or pulp processing aids, but brand-specific confirmation is absent from public record. This is graded separately at 60/100; undisclosed status warrants precaution.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Fragrance or dye allergens
Modess Basics does not market fragrance or dyes in the product name or standard descriptions, and no documented allergic incidents are on record for this specific line.
Microplastics
No data exists for this product or category on shedding of microplastics during normal use; the polypropylene topsheet is bonded and not subject to fragmentation under body-temperature conditions.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Modess (owned by Essity, a major hygiene company) does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or PFAS-free status for its pad lines. The brand has not faced major documented recalls or chemical safety controversies in the public record, but transparency on both PFAS and legacy adhesive chemistry remains absent. No third-party certifications (e.g., organic, hypoallergenic standards) are marketed for this Basics line.
How it compares in its category
Modess Basics is a conventional mass-market pad with no claimed premium safety positioning. Competitor brands in the same tier (Always, Kotex) similarly lack public PFAS disclosure. Organic or plastic-free alternatives (Seventh Generation, Rael, Thinx) typically provide explicit PFAS testing or avoidance claims. This product sits at the category baseline, functional, widely available, but with no differentiated safety transparency.
If you buy it
Change pads every 4-8 hours to minimize adhesive and material contact duration and reduce moisture retention. Do not use for extended periods (e.g., overnight use longer than 12 hours consistently) as prolonged skin occlusion can amplify any trace leaching and increase irritation risk. Store in a cool, dry place; heat and humidity may alter adhesive properties over time. If itching, rash, or odor develops, discontinue and consider alternatives with disclosed chemistry.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Modess has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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