Is Aquafresh PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Aquafresh averages C (75/100). 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 Aquafresh C or better, safest first
Aquafresh
Toothpaste Cavity Protection
aqueous toothpaste gel with fluoride and common excipients
Lower PFAS concern for a standard toothpaste; no known risks but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Aquafresh
Extreme Clean Whitening Action Fluoride Toothpaste
aqueous gel toothpaste (silica abrasive, glycerin, fluoride)
Lower concern toothpaste; standard formulation with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency on the topic.
⚠Risky category by default
Aquafresh
Aqua-fresh Extreme Clean Pure Breath Action Fluoride Toothpaste
aqueous gel toothpaste with fluoride active, no known Teflon-family coating
Lower concern, standard fluoride toothpaste with no known PFAS risk drivers, though brand is silent on PFAS sourcing.
⚠Risky category by default
Aquafresh
Extreme Clean Toothpaste Whitening
aqueous gel/paste base, typical toothpaste actives (fluoride, silica abrasives, humectants)
Lower concern for PFAS; standard toothpaste formula has no known drivers for intentional PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Aquafresh
Active Fresh Toothpaste
Aqueous gel base with fluoride, glycerin, silica
Lower PFAS concern for typical toothpaste use; fluoride ≠ PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Aquafresh
Ultimate White Toothpaste
aqueous gel, silica abrasive, glycerin, surfactants
Lower concern; toothpaste formulations rarely require PFAS, but Aquafresh offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Aquafresh
Extreme Clean Whitening Action Toothpaste
aqueous gel/paste toothpaste base (standard formulation)
Lower PFAS concern; standard toothpaste without performance coatings typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Aquafresh
Complete Original
fluoride compound (toothpaste base)
Lower PFAS concern; standard fluoride toothpaste with no known PFAS-prone formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
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