Is 3M PFAS-free?
Across 16 graded products, 3M averages D (69/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from 3M C or better, safest first
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Filtrete Water Pitcher 12 Cup
Plastic pitcher with activated carbon filter cartridge
Lower concern for most water contact, but filter source unclear.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Filtrete Water Pitcher And Filter. Never Used
Plastic pitcher, activated carbon filter media
Water pitcher itself lower concern, filter carbon source unclear without testing
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Brita Elite Denali 6-Cup Small Water Filter Pitcher
BPA-free plastic pitcher, activated carbon filter
Lower concern, but brand silent on PFAS in pitcher or filter.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Brita 10-Cup Water Filter Pitcher
Plastic pitcher body, activated carbon filter cartridge
Lower concern. Activated carbon filters and plastic pitchers lack typical PFAS vectors.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Filtrete Filtered Clear White Plastic Water Pitcher with Handles | No Filter | Solid
Clear plastic pitcher, no filter included
Lower concern. Pitcher is bare plastic with no coatings or treatments indicated.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Brita 10-Cup Tahoe Pitcher with Elite Filter
Plastic pitcher, activated carbon filter
Lower concern; pitcher plastic and carbon filters rarely contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Brita Water Filter 6-Cup Denali Water Pitcher Dispenser with Standard Water Filter - White
Plastic pitcher with activated carbon filter cartridge
Lower concern, but Brita provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Aqua-Pure AP Easy LC Cooler
Activated carbon and ion exchange filter media
Lower concern. Carbon filters unlikely to contain PFAS unless undisclosed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield
Proprietary fabric water repellent coating
Skip until 3M discloses PFAS presence or verifies absence.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water Shield
Proprietary water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
Skip until 3M discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scotchgard Fabric Protector 10 oz.
Proprietary fluorochemical-based fabric treatment
High PFAS risk; 3M has phased out legacy formulations but composition remains undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scotchgard Auto Fabric & Carpet Protector
Proprietary water and stain repellent coating
Skip; 3M Scotchgard historically uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fabric Protector Extra Strength 10-oz. Residential Use Standard Application Men's
Fabric treatment coating, composition unspecified
Skip until 3M discloses fabric treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Automotive Fabric & Upholstery Protector
proprietary protective coating on fabric
Skip until 3M discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scotchgard Sun and Water Shield
water and stain repellent coating (composition unspecified)
High PFAS risk; 3M does not disclose coating chemistry or PFAS-free status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scotchgard Fabric & Upholstery Protector
Proprietary water and stain repellent coating
Skip. Historic PFAS use in fabric treatments, no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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