Natracare Organic Cotton Tampons
Lower concern; organic cotton tampons have no known PFAS vectors.
Natracare's organic cotton tampons use inherently lower-concern material with OEKO-TEX certification. Brand does not disclose PFAS status, but cotton tampons lack typical PFAS application routes.
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Material
organic cotton
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Natracare Organic Cotton Tampons is made of, ingredients and materials
Natracare Organic Cotton Tampons are constructed from certified organic cotton fiber as the primary absorbent material. Organic cotton production excludes synthetic pesticides and genetically modified seeds, which reduces chemical residue burden in the raw material compared to conventional cotton. The absence of synthetic dyes, chlorine bleaching, and formaldehyde-releasing finishing agents in certified organic cotton means the fibers themselves carry lower chemical load entering the vaginal tract, a highly permeable mucous membrane.
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.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Organic cotton certifications (GOTS) explicitly prohibit formaldehyde-based finishing agents. No disclosure issues or recalls for formaldehyde contamination in Natracare tampons are on record.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Certified organic cotton production and Natracare's documented commitment to unbleached/undyed materials means no known azo dyes or heavy metal pigments are used in the fibers themselves.
Chlorine residues and dioxins from bleaching
Natracare tampons are marketed as unbleached or oxygen-bleached, avoiding the elemental chlorine bleaching process that produces dioxin byproducts common in conventional tampons.
Synthetic fragrance allergens
This product is not scented and contains no synthetic fragrance additions, eliminating a common source of contact irritation and allergen exposure in the category.
Pesticide residue
Organic certification requires third-party verification of pesticide exclusion during cotton growth. Residue testing is not publicly available for this specific product, but the certified organic supply chain significantly reduces likelihood compared to conventional cotton tampons.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Natracare holds GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification and FSC certification for packaging, both third-party verified standards that audit chemical inputs and production practices. The brand has a documented history of transparency regarding material sourcing and has not faced recalls or regulatory actions related to chemical contamination. No publicly available disclosure on PFAS policy is on record, though the organic cotton base and lack of fluorinated coatings or water-repellent treatments suggest deliberate avoidance of synthetic chemical additions.
How it compares in its category
Most conventional tampons use bleached cotton or rayon blends and may contain chlorine residues, dioxins from bleaching, or synthetic fragrances. Natracare's organic certification and absence of synthetic fragrance or flushable claims (which often require binders or chemical additives) position it at the lower-chemical end of the tampon market. Competitors like Seventh Generation and Cora also offer organic cotton options, making this a category where certified organic products are now mainstream, not niche.
If you buy it
No special handling or storage precautions are required beyond keeping the product dry and sealed in its cardboard packaging until use. The product is single-use and disposed of after menstrual flow; there are no maintenance, heating, or replacement triggers to monitor. Standard use involves insertion into the vagina; if irritation occurs, discontinue and consult a healthcare provider, though organic cotton carries no known irritant dyes or resins that would predispose reactions compared to conventional alternatives.
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
- Natracare has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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