Organyc 100% Certified Organic Cotton Tampons
Lower concern; no known PFAS use in organic cotton tampons.
Organyc makes tampons from 100% certified organic cotton with no disclosed surface treatments or coatings. Organic cotton is inherently lower concern for PFAS, though the brand does not explicitly address PFAS.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
100% certified organic cotton
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Organyc 100% Certified Cotton Tampons is made of, ingredients and materials
Organyc tampons are 100% certified organic cotton, meaning the fiber was grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. Organic cotton eliminates residues from agrochemical processing that can remain in conventional cotton. The tampon structure itself is simple, compressed cotton fibers with no disclosed bleaching agents, dyes, or synthetic coatings; organic cotton is typically chlorine-free bleached or unbleached, reducing formation of chlorinated by-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.
Vulvovaginal irritation from fiber fragmentation or contamination
Any tampon, organic or conventional, carries low inherent risk of fiber shedding or microtear if integrity is compromised during storage or manufacture. Organyc's certification does not eliminate this general category risk, only agrochemical residue risk. Use as directed and replace on schedule.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Pesticide residue
GOTS certification explicitly prohibits synthetic pesticides and herbicides in fiber production. No known residue contamination reported for this certified organic product.
Source, EPA ↗Chlorine bleach by-products (dioxins, furans)
Organic certification typically restricts chlorine-based bleaching; Organyc does not disclose bleaching method on record, but organic tampons are commonly chlorine-free bleached or elemental chlorine-free (ECF). No known dioxin contamination in certified organic cotton tampons.
Synthetic dyes and azo dye allergens
Organic textile standard prohibits synthetic azo dyes and regulated colorants. Organyc tampons are typically undyed or naturally dyed; no synthetic dye contamination is on record.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde resins are not used in simple cotton tampon construction and are not on record for this product type. Organyc does not disclose formaldehyde-releasing treatments.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Organyc holds GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which independently verifies organic fiber and restricts chemical inputs at manufacturing. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or stance, but PFAS use in organic cotton tampons is not on record in this product class. No recalls or safety controversies are established for this brand in available records.
How it compares in its category
Organic cotton tampons sit at the lower-residue end of period care. Conventional cotton tampons may carry pesticide residues; synthetic or blended tampons introduce polyester and adhesives. Bleaching method and dye choices vary widely; Organyc's organic certification constrains chemical options more than typical mass-market brands. Price is typically higher due to organic sourcing.
If you buy it
No special storage or heat precautions apply; tampons are used at body temperature. Replace after the manufacturer's stated wear time (typically 4-8 hours, not overnight). Check the product for any visible mold or odor before use; unopened boxes stored in dry conditions do not degrade. If individual wrappers show damage or dampness, do not use.
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
- Organyc has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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