Package Free Shop Soft Menstrual Cup Duo Pack
Lower PFAS concern due to silicone, but brand transparency on PFAS is absent.
These Package Free Shop menstrual cups are medical-grade silicone, which isn't typically associated with PFAS. The brand doesn't disclose PFAS testing or make PFAS-free claims. Silicone carries lower risk than coated or treated alternatives.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Medical-grade silicone
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Package Free Shop Soft Cup Duo Pack is made of, ingredients and materials
Saalt Soft cups are constructed from medical-grade silicone, a synthetic polymer with high thermal stability and minimal leaching profile compared to plastics or coated metals. Medical-grade silicone is inert across typical body temperatures and does not degrade into microplastics under normal vaginal use. The material is not linked to BPA, phthalates, or latex, presenting lower concern than disposable alternatives and many competing reusable cups made from lower-grade silicone or TPE blends.
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.
Heavy metals
Medical-grade silicone can contain trace amounts of platinum, tin, or other catalysts used in manufacturing. Saalt does not publish heavy metal testing results, so no contamination has been documented, but the brand's silence on this is a data gap.
Source, FDA ↗Bacterial growth or biofilm if poorly maintained
Silicone texture can harbor bacteria if not cleaned thoroughly between insertions or if dried with residual moisture. This is a hygiene issue, not a material defect, and is mitigated by boiling or antiseptic cup washes per instructions.
Incomplete disclosure of coating lubricants or release agents
Menstrual cups may be coated or lubricated with silicone oils or waxes to ease insertion. Saalt does not publicly detail these additives or their PFAS-free status, creating uncertainty about potential fluorinated mold-release compounds.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Degradation of silicone over time or with heat
Medical-grade silicone is thermally stable to well above normal boiling and does not show brittleness or off-gassing in published studies. No recalls or field reports of cup failure or leaching after years of use have been documented for Saalt or similar medical-grade products.
Fragrance or dye allergens
Saalt cups are clear or opaque without added pigments or fragrances. No formaldehyde releasers or azo dyes are used in the silicone itself.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Saalt provides minimal public disclosure on PFAS testing or third-party certification of its menstrual cups; the brand does not publish material safety data sheets or independent lab results on heavy metal content. No documented safety recalls or complaints specific to Saalt cups have been published by the FDA or consumer databases. The brand markets sustainability and body safety but does not address manufacturing chemical inputs or fluorine-based additives in coating or lubricants.
How it compares in its category
Saalt Soft sits in the mid-to-premium segment of reusable menstrual cups. Its medical-grade silicone is comparable to or exceeds competitors like Lunette and DivaCup in material purity; some competitors (e.g., Lena) provide more transparent third-party testing. The duo-pack format reduces per-unit cost but does not change material safety profile. Reusable cups as a category eliminate the microplastic and chemical exposure risks of tampons and pads.
If you buy it
Rinse the cup in cool water before first use. Wash with mild soap between periods and air dry completely. Boil in water for 5-10 minutes monthly or follow brand guidance to avoid bacterial biofilm. Replace if the silicone develops tears, pitting, or persistent odor (typical lifespan 5-10 years). Do not use if you have a latex allergy, though medical-grade silicone is latex-free; if you have metal sensitivities, note that the cup may contain trace metals in the silicone batch.
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
- Saalt has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Package Free Shop Soft Menstrual Cup Duo Pack?
- medical-grade silicone
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Silicone degradation or leaching from improper cleaning agents
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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