O-Cedar PACS Floor Cleaner
Limited public data on PFAS in formula; skip or contact brand for disclosure.
O-Cedar does not publicly disclose PFAS-relevant ingredients in this floor cleaner concentrate. Household cleaners sometimes contain fluorinated surfactants; direct brand confirmation needed.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
surfactants and cleaning agents in liquid concentrate
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What O-Cedar PACS Floor Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
O-Cedar PACS Floor Cleaner is a concentrated liquid surfactant and cleaning agent formula designed for dilution before floor use. The active ingredients are surfactants (typically anionic or noniionic detergents) and solvents that break down grease and soil without requiring heat or abrasion. Concentrate formulas carry lower transport and packaging waste than ready-to-use products, but require proper dilution to avoid irritation or residue buildup on floors.
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 and eye irritation
Anionic surfactants used in floor cleaners are established irritants at high concentration; risk is present in concentrate form and during dilution, but low after proper dilution and application to floors.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvents
Typical floor cleaner concentrates contain solvents (alcohols, mineral spirits, or petroleum distillates) that may release VOCs during use in poorly ventilated spaces; specific VOC profile not disclosed by brand.
Incomplete ingredient transparency
O-Cedar does not disclose full ingredient lists, percentages, or PFAS status on consumer packaging or websites; PFAS presence in concentrate or additives cannot be ruled out without direct brand inquiry.
What’s reassuring
Microplastics
No evidence of microplastic beads or synthetic polymer suspensions in O-Cedar floor cleaners; concentrate formulas typically avoid such additives.
Source, EPA ↗Heavy metals
No reported incidents or recalls involving lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in O-Cedar floor cleaners; cleaner liquids do not require pigments or metal-based preservatives.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
O-Cedar, owned by Church & Dwight, has not issued public statements specifically addressing PFAS in floor cleaners or other household products. The brand does not publish ingredient-level safety data sheets on consumer websites. O-Cedar products carry standard hazard labeling (skin/eye irritant warnings) consistent with regulatory requirements, but transparency on synthetic chemicals is not a stated priority.
How it compares in its category
Liquid floor cleaner concentrates are a standard category with few structural hazards compared to aerosol sprays or waxes. O-Cedar's concentrate format is typical and does not pose greater chemical exposure risk than ready-to-use competitors. Most floor cleaners in this class rely on surfactants and solvents rather than heavy metals or coatings; the primary exposure route is skin contact during dilution and floor application.
If you buy it
Dilute according to label instructions before use; over-concentration can leave residue and increase skin contact risk. Wear gloves during dilution and application to reduce surfactant exposure. Store in original container away from heat and out of reach of children and pets. Do not mix with other cleaners, especially bleach or ammonia, as this may produce toxic fumes unrelated to the product's design.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- O-Cedar has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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