C

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

Aquafresh

Toothpaste Cavity Protection

aqueous toothpaste gel with fluoride and common excipients

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

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

Aquafresh

Extreme Clean Whitening Action Fluoride Toothpaste

aqueous gel toothpaste (silica abrasive, glycerin, fluoride)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern toothpaste; standard formulation with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency on the topic.

Risky category by default

Aqua-fresh Extreme Clean Pure Breath Action Fluoride Toothpaste

Aquafresh

Aqua-fresh Extreme Clean Pure Breath Action Fluoride Toothpaste

aqueous gel toothpaste with fluoride active, no known Teflon-family coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

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

Aquafresh

Extreme Clean Toothpaste Whitening

aqueous gel/paste base, typical toothpaste actives (fluoride, silica abrasives, humectants)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; standard toothpaste formula has no known drivers for intentional PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Aquafresh Active Fresh Toothpaste

Aquafresh

Active Fresh Toothpaste

Aqueous gel base with fluoride, glycerin, silica

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for typical toothpaste use; fluoride ≠ PFAS.

Risky category by default

Aquafresh Ultimate White Toothpaste

Aquafresh

Ultimate White Toothpaste

aqueous gel, silica abrasive, glycerin, surfactants

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; toothpaste formulations rarely require PFAS, but Aquafresh offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Aquafresh Extreme Clean Whitening Action Toothpaste

Aquafresh

Extreme Clean Whitening Action Toothpaste

aqueous gel/paste toothpaste base (standard formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard toothpaste without performance coatings typical of PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Aquafresh Complete Original

Aquafresh

Complete Original

fluoride compound (toothpaste base)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; standard fluoride toothpaste with no known PFAS-prone formulation.

Risky category by default

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