Tampax Pure 100% Organic Cotton Core Tampons
Lower concern; organic cotton is not associated with PFAS material.
Tampax Pure uses organic cotton, which has lower PFAS risk than conventional materials. No PFAS disclosures or certifications noted; no lab data available for this product.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
100% organic cotton core
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Tampax Pure 100% Organic Core Tampons is made of, ingredients and materials
Tampax Pure uses a 100% organic cotton core, meaning no synthetic rayon or polyester blends that can shed microfibers or retain chemical residues from conventional cotton processing. Organic certification requires absence of synthetic pesticides and certain dyes, reducing exposure to agrochemical residues during manufacture. The core material itself does not undergo bleaching with chlorine dioxide (ECF process), though the exact bleaching method is not publicly disclosed by Tampax.
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.
Dioxin and organochlorine residues from bleaching
Tampax Pure does not disclose its bleaching method (ECF, TCF, or other). Organically grown cotton still undergoes industrial bleaching; if chlorine-based, trace dioxin residues are possible, though U.S. FDA limits for medical textiles are not exceeded in routine testing of compliant products.
Allergic contact dermatitis or irritation
No specific adverse reaction reports are established for Tampax Pure. Individual sensitivity to cotton, residual dyes, or processing agents can occur; incidence is not higher than non-organic alternatives on available evidence.
Undisclosed additives or finish treatments
Tampax Pure does not list all coating, antimicrobial, or absorption-enhancing agents on packaging or official channels. While no known hazardous treatments are documented for this product, full ingredient transparency is absent.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microfiber shedding
100% cotton core eliminates synthetic microfiber risk present in rayon or polyester-blend tampons. Shedding of individual cotton fibers is inherent to the material but does not represent a documented health hazard.
Pesticide residue
Organic certification excludes synthetic pesticides; no residue testing data for this specific product is on record, but organic cotton cultivation standards reduce likelihood versus conventional cotton.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tampax has not published detailed ingredient transparency, safety certifications (e.g., GOTS, ISO 16128), or independent testing results for this product line. The brand has not faced major recall actions or public safety controversies specific to this product. Tampax is owned by Edgewell Personal Care (formerly Energizer); the parent company does not routinely disclose menstrual product testing data or third-party audit results on chemical residues.
How it compares in its category
Organic cotton tampons sit at the lower end of conventional menstrual product risk relative to non-organic alternatives because they eliminate synthetic fiber shedding and pesticide residues from conventionally grown cotton. Most mass-market tampons use rayon (wood pulp) or rayon blends, which can harbor higher levels of dioxin residues if not properly processed. However, many organic brands (e.g., Seventh Generation, Cora) publish third-party certifications or transparency reports that Tampax Pure does not.
If you buy it
Change tampons every 4-8 hours to reduce toxic shock syndrome (TSS) risk, which is unrelated to material but standard menstrual health practice. Store in a cool, dry place to avoid moisture ingress or mold growth. Discontinue use if irritation, allergic reaction, or unusual symptoms occur. No special care is required; dispose of used tampons in household waste (not flushable in most systems).
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
- Tampax has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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