Tom's of Maine Complete Protection Deodorant
No coating of concern recorded, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
The brand has published no PFAS statement for this product that we could find.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
mineral-based powder stick, aluminum zirconium compound
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Tom's of Maine Complete Deodorant is made of, ingredients and materials
Tom's Complete Protection uses aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex glycine as its active antiperspirant ingredient, a mineral salt compound that sits on skin rather than penetrating it. Unlike talc-based powders, this formulation avoids inhalation risk and talc contamination concerns. The stick base is mineral powder without synthetic fragrances or preservatives that trigger common skin sensitization; Tom's of Maine has long marketed this transparency as a core brand value.
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Skin irritation from mineral salts (aluminum zirconium)
Aluminum zirconium compounds are generally recognized as low concern in antiperspirants, but some individuals experience localized irritation, redness, or burning, especially on sensitive or recently shaved skin. This is not a toxicity issue but a skin-sensitivity reaction that varies by individual.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Lead
Aluminum zirconium compounds in cosmetic-grade formulations do not carry established contamination records in published safety data. No recalls or testing reports document heavy metal presence in Tom's mineral deodorant lines.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Tom's Complete Protection is marketed as fragrance-free or lightly scented with natural essential oils, avoiding synthetic fragrance chemicals that commonly trigger contact dermatitis. No documented allergen complaints specific to this product are on public record.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Tom's of Maine formulations exclude common formaldehyde-releasing preservatives like DMDM hydantoin and imidazolidinyl urea, consistent with the brand's clean-ingredient positioning. Independent cosmetic databases do not flag this product for formaldehyde releaser presence.
Source, ATSDR ↗Talc contamination and inhalation risk
This mineral powder stick uses aluminum zirconium salts, not talc, eliminating the asbestos or ovarian cancer inhalation concerns tied to talc-based powders. Mineral-salt powders do not carry the same respiratory hazard profile as talc.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tom's of Maine maintains a documented history of ingredient transparency and third-party certification (Natural Products Association, EWG Verified on select lines). The brand has not faced major recalls or health complaints tied to heavy metals, formaldehyde releasers, or phthalates. However, the brand provides no public statement on PFAS use or testing, which is typical silence for deodorant makers but leaves that hazard class unquantified by the company itself.
How it compares in its category
Mineral-based antiperspirant sticks like this occupy a middle ground, lower concern than talc powders and synthetic fragrance-heavy formulas, but less potent than aluminum chloride products marketed for clinical strength. It sits above all-natural baking soda alternatives (which cause irritation in many users) and alongside other certified natural brands like Schmidt's and Primal Pit Paste in safety profile. No major ingredient red flags appear in category comparisons.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, dry underarms once daily; do not apply immediately after shaving or to broken skin, as mineral salts can sting. Replace stick every 2-3 months or when reduced to a nub; this product has a shelf life of 3 years unopened. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat or humidity, which can soften the stick. Discontinue if rash or irritation develops; aluminum zirconium compounds have no hazard of this kind on record, but individual sensitivity to mineral salts is possible.
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
- Tom's of Maine has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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