Organyc 100% Certified Organic Cotton Tampons Cardboard Applicator
Lower concern; organic cotton and cardboard are not associated with PFAS materials.
Organyc uses certified organic cotton and cardboard, materials with no known PFAS risk. Brand does not disclose PFAS testing, but material composition itself presents lower concern.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
100% organic cotton with cardboard applicator
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Organyc 100% Certified Organic Applicator is made of, ingredients and materials
This product is constructed from 100% organic cotton (the absorbent core) paired with a cardboard applicator. Organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, which eliminates residual pesticide contamination common in conventional cotton. Cardboard applicators are inert cellulose-based materials that do not leach chemical additives during use. The absence of chlorine bleaching, dyes, or synthetic binders in certified organic cotton means no formaldehyde releasers, azo dyes, or heavy metal pigments are present in the materials that contact mucous membranes.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Cardboard applicator structural integrity over time
Cardboard applicators may soften if stored in humid conditions or if exposed to moisture before use, though this does not create a chemical hazard. Proper storage in dry conditions prevents degradation.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Third-party PFAS-free verification
A third party reports verifying this product as PFAS-free.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Organic cotton certification explicitly prohibits formaldehyde-based finishing treatments. No formaldehyde releasers are present in GOTS-certified organic cotton or unbleached cardboard.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes or synthetic colorants
GOTS certification restricts azo dyes and synthetic pigments. This product contains no synthetic dyes; the natural off-white color of organic cotton and cardboard is the material itself.
Chlorine bleach residues or dioxins
Organic cotton is not bleached with chlorine dioxide; GOTS prohibits elemental chlorine bleaching. Cardboard applicators are typically chlorine-free or bleached with oxygen-based processes, which do not generate dioxins.
Heavy metals
GOTS certification includes heavy metal limits in the cotton fiber itself and prohibits metal-based dyes or finishing agents. No coating or treatment is applied to the cardboard applicator that would introduce heavy metals.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Organyc holds GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, a third-party audit standard that restricts pesticide residues, heavy metals, and restricted chemical dyes in fibers. The brand publicly lists its materials on packaging and website without omission. No product recalls, contamination incidents, or regulatory violations for this product line are on record. The brand does not make unsubstantiated safety claims and provides straightforward ingredient transparency typical of certified organic personal care manufacturers.
How it compares in its category
Most conventional tampons use bleached rayon or rayon-cotton blends treated with chlorine dioxide, which can leave trace dioxin residues. Some conventional applicators incorporate synthetic polymers or treated paper coatings. Organyc's organic cotton and uncoated cardboard applicator eliminate these exposure pathways entirely. Among organic cotton alternatives, Organyc is one of the few widely available options with GOTS certification, placing it at the lower end of chemical concern within the category.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place to maintain cardboard integrity; cardboard applicators will soften if exposed to prolonged moisture but this does not affect safety. Use applicators within the product shelf life (typically 3-5 years) to ensure material consistency. The cardboard is fully compostable in industrial or home compost systems, but do not flush applicators as they do not break down in water systems like synthetic alternatives. No special handling or maintenance is required; standard menstrual hygiene practices apply.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% 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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