Is Amazon Basics PFAS-free?
Across 46 graded products, Amazon Basics averages F (45/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 11 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Amazon Basics C or better, safest first
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Clear Soft Tpu Smartphone Cover For Iphone 2021
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Lower concern. TPU phone cases rarely use PFAS, but Amazon discloses nothing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Amazonbasics Case For Iphone 7 Plus - Clear
thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or polycarbonate, clear
Lower concern. Clear phone cases typically use TPU or polycarbonate without PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Amazon Dining | Amazon White Dining Tablecloth | Color: White | Size: Os
100% polyester fabric
Lower concern. Plain polyester tablecloth has minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazon Essentials Light Blue Multicolor Cotton Tablecloth
100% cotton
Lower concern. Plain cotton tablecloth, no surface treatments detected.
⚠Risky category by default
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Pillow Insert Square
polyester fiber fill
Lower PFAS concern for typical pillow insert; no treatment signals detected.
⚠Risky category by default
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Faux Linen Throw Pillow Covers 18" X (pack Of 2), White
Polyester faux linen blend fabric
Lower concern. No water/stain treatment typical for decorative pillow covers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazon 4 Indoor/ Outdoor Dining Soft Chair Seat Pad Cushion - New Home
polyester fabric, foam fill
Lower concern. Fabric seat pads unlikely to contain PFAS unless treated.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazon Seat Cushion
polyurethane foam, cotton/polyester fabric blend
Lower concern, but check product spec before purchase.
⚠Risky category by default
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AmazonBasics Pillow Insert - 16-Inch Squ - New Home | Color: White
polyester fiber fill and cotton or polyester cover
Lower PFAS concern. Pillow inserts unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazon Case - Electronics | Color: Blue
Unknown plastic or composite shell
Insufficient data. Generic electronics case, material composition unclear.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Beige/Gray Silicone, Non-Stick, Food Safe Baking Mat - Pack of 21
Silicone (elastomer, no Teflon-type coating)
Lower-concern choice; silicone mats avoid Teflon-type coating/PFAS coatings common in traditional non-stick.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Tablecloth Black 52x70in Pack Of 2
100% Polyester
Lower PFAS concern; basic polyester tablecloth with no waterproofing treatment indicated.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazon Dining | Amazon 10ft X 5 Ft Linen Tablecloth | Color: Tan | Size: Os | Dnysch's Closet
Linen tablecloth (natural cellulose fiber)
Lower concern, plain linen tablecloth carries minimal PFAS risk unless treated for stain resistance.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazon Dining | Amazon Beige And Gray Tablecloth With Tassels | Color: Gray/Tan | Size: Os | Genpelow1's Closet
Polyester/cotton blend textile with tassels
Lower concern, no functional coatings typical of PFAS use, but Amazon Basics has no public PFAS transparency policy.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazon Kitchen | Nwt Round Tablecloth | Color: Cream | Size: Os | Ashley28's Closet
100% cotton textile tablecloth
Lower PFAS concern; plain cotton tablecloth unlikely to contain forever chemicals unless treated.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazon Essentials Pink Tablecloth, 6 Foot, Soft Furnishings
100% polyester textile
Lower PFAS concern for basic polyester tablecloth, but Amazon provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazon Dining | Amazon White Dining Tablecloth | Color: White | Size: Os | L_Moyer90's Closet
100% polyester or cotton blend (typical dining tablecloth)
Lower PFAS concern for plain woven tablecloth; no water-repellent treatment typical of commodity dining linens.
⚠Risky category by default
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Nonstick Silicone Pastry Baking Mat with Measurements
silicone (primarily)
Lower concern. Silicone mats rarely use PFAS, but Amazon provides no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Silicone Baking Mat Non-Stick Food Safe
silicone rubber
Lower concern; silicone mats are PFAS-free by chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
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Silicone Baking Mat
Silicone (non-Teflon-family coating elastomer)
Lower PFAS concern; silicone mats lack Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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AmazonBasics Silicone Baking Mat 2 Pack
Food-grade silicone
Lower PFAS concern; silicone mats inherently avoid Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazon Brand New Phone Case - New Electronics
Plastic or silicone polymer (unspecified)
Insufficient info. Amazon Basics rarely discloses PFAS status on phone cases.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
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Amazon Essentials Case-Mate - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch/Case [Touchscreen Compat - New Electronics
Waterproofed plastic/TPU with unspecified water-repellent coating
Skip. Waterproof treatment source undisclosed; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Amazon Cell Phones & Accessories | Amazon Waterproof Iphone Case - Black And White For Iphone 7plus And 8 Plus. | Color:
Elastomer/plastic with waterproof coating, unspecified
Waterproof cases often use PFAS coatings; no disclosure here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Amazon 2 Pack Waterproof Phone Pouch Protector With Lanyard - Electronics
PVC or TPU with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until waterproof treatment disclosed or tested.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Amazon Essentials Case-Mate Waterproof 2L Dry Bag With Built-In Phone Pouch Phone Pouch With Strap - Electronics
Vinyl/PVC with waterproof coating
Waterproof dry bags often use water-repellent coating coatings; composition unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Amazon Polka Dot Rectangle Tablecloth - 60 X 84 Inch Water & Stain Resistant Washable - New Home | Color: White
Unknown water and stain resistant coating on polyester blend or cotton textile
Skip until coating chemistry is disclosed by Amazon.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Polyester Tufted Outdoor Patio Square Seat Cushion 19 X 19 X 5 2pk - New Garden & Outdoor
polyester with unspecified stain/water-resistant treatment
Outdoor cushions often use water-repellent coating coatings; Amazon Basics provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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32 Degrees Amazon Basics UV Resistant Deep Seat Patio Seat And Back Cushion Set - Blue - New Home
polyester fabric with unknown water and stain resistant coating
Skip until coating composition disclosed; UV and stain resistance raise concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Amazon Textured Polyester Tablecloth Rectangle 52x70 Waterproof Spill-Proof Wipeable - New Home
Polyester with waterproof/spill-proof coating (unspecified)
Skip, waterproof polyester tablecloth with undisclosed coating is a PFAS risk; no transparency from Amazon Basics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Parchment Paper
silicone-coated paper
Parchment paper carries moderate PFAS concern due to silicone coatings; Amazon provides no transparency, check if they specify fluorine-free coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Square Washable Polyester Fabric Tablecloth
Polyester fabric with stain/water-resistant treatment
Skip until Amazon discloses treatment chemistry, washable polyester tablecloths often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Parchment Paper For Baking, Non-stick, 90 Sq Ft Roll, 1
Silicone-coated or Teflon-family coating-coated paper (unspecified)
Skip or contact Amazon for coating specifics, nonstick parchment paper typically uses Teflon-family coating linked to PFAS.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Non-stick Parchment Paper Roll 90 Sq Ft - Oven Safe To 425°f For
Paper with non-stick and grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until Amazon Basics discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS-free verification.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Ceramic Nonstick Baking Sheets & Cooling Rack Set
Ceramic nonstick coating on steel; no Teflon-type coating confirmed
Ceramic coating suggests lower PFAS concern; coating details unconfirmed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Nonstick Bakeware 6-Piece Set, Stackable, Dishwasher and Oven-Safe
Nonstick coating, unspecified type
Skip until coating type disclosed; nonstick cookware warrants confirmation.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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AmazonBasics 6-Piece Nonstick Oven Bakeware Baking Set
Nonstick coating, composition unspecified by brand
Nonstick coating type unknown; PFAS status unclear, higher-risk category.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Nonstick Rectangle Baking Pan, 22.86 x 33.02 cm., Perfect for Cakes, Dishwasher and Oven-Safe
Nonstick coating, unspecified type
Skip; nonstick coating type undisclosed, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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2-Piece Non-Stick Stainless Steel Fry Pan Set
Stainless steel with unspecified non-stick coating
Coating composition unclear; PFAS risk unknown without disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Non Stick 3-Piece Kitchen Cookware Set
Nonstick coating, composition unspecified
Skip; nonstick coating details absent, PFAS status unknown.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Ceramic Nonstick Cookware 3-Piece Frying Set
Ceramic nonstick coating over aluminum base
Ceramic coating lower concern, but brand provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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11-Piece Ceramic Non-Stick Pots and Pans Set
ceramic non-stick coating over aluminum
Ceramic coating likely lower PFAS concern, but no brand transparency on method.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Ceramic Non Stick Frying Pan 28cm
ceramic non-stick coating over aluminum base
Ceramic coating lowers PFAS risk, but Amazon Basics provides no disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Ceramic Nonstick Pots and Pans Set with Detachable handle, 11-Piece Stackable set, All Cooktop Friendly, Includes Saucepan, Frying pan,
Ceramic nonstick coating on aluminum
Ceramic nonstick likely lower concern, but Amazon provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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2-Piece Ceramic Non-Stick Stainless Steel Fry Pan Set, 10-Inch and 8-Inch
ceramic non-stick coating over stainless steel
Ceramic coating likely lower concern, but Amazon discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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8-Piece Cookware Set
nonstick coating, material unspecified
Skip until Amazon clarifies nonstick coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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