ES6 Purell Pro Advanced Hand Soap
Low-medium concern; no known PFAS triggers, but Purell makes no PFAS disclosure.
This liquid hand soap lacks the coating, water-resistance treatment, or stain-guard application that typically calls for PFAS. Simple surfactant soaps carry lower inherent PFAS risk than treated apparel or cookware.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous liquid hand soap base
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What ES6 Purell Pro Advanced Hand Soap is made of, ingredients and materials
ES6 Purell Pro Advanced is an aqueous liquid hand soap formulation, meaning its base is water with surfactants, humectants, and antimicrobial agents. Liquid soaps of this type pose minimal exposure to heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, or coating degradation because they are not heated during use and contain no ceramic, metal, or polymer surfaces in contact with skin. The primary concern in hand soaps is irritant or allergenic ingredients rather than structural hazards.
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.
Fragrance allergens
ES6 Purell Pro Advanced contains fragrance agents (specific compounds not disclosed on public labeling). Fragrance is a leading cause of contact dermatitis in hand soaps; individual reactions vary widely.
Preservative sensitization
Liquid hand soaps require preservatives to prevent microbial growth; common preservatives include methylisothiazolinone and phenoxyethanol. These are low-hazard at use concentrations but may trigger sensitization in susceptible individuals with repeated exposure.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Aqueous hand soaps do not typically contain pigments or colorants that require heavy metal stabilizers. No reports of heavy metal contamination in Purell products have been published.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Liquid hand soaps do not require formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, which are more common in solid soaps and cosmetics. No evidence of formaldehyde releasers in ES6 Purell Pro Advanced has been reported.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic content
This product is a liquid soap without exfoliating solids and does not contain microbeads or microplastics. Microplastic concern applies to bar soaps with intentional abrasive particles, not aqueous liquids.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Purell is owned by GOJO Industries and has a long history in antimicrobial hand hygiene. The company does not publicly disclose PFAS content or absence for its products, despite PFAS being used in some antimicrobial formulations. No major recalls or safety controversies specific to ES6 Purell Pro Advanced have been reported in public records. The brand's silence on PFAS disclosure is typical of the personal care industry and does not indicate presence, but it reflects limited transparency.
How it compares in its category
Hand soaps vary widely in antimicrobial approach, some use triclosan (now largely phased out), others use alcohol or plant-based agents. Purell Pro formulations typically rely on alcohol-based antimicrobials, which is a conventional and low-concern approach compared to topical antimicrobials that accumulate on skin. Unscented or minimally fragranced variants carry lower risk of fragrance allergens than heavily perfumed soaps. ES6 positions itself in the commercial/institutional segment where efficacy claims are primary.
If you buy it
Use as directed on packaging; no special storage or handling precautions are required beyond standard soap storage (cool, dry conditions to avoid premature degradation). Hand soaps do not accumulate in the body and are rinsed away quickly, so repeated use poses no chronic exposure concern. If skin irritation or sensitization develops, discontinue and switch to an unscented alternative. Check the product's fragrance and preservative ingredients if you have known sensitivities to common allergens like fragrance mixes or methylisothiazolinone.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Purell has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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