Is Closeup PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Closeup 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 Closeup C or better, safest first
Closeup
Close-Up Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste Gel Cinnamon
aqueous gel toothpaste with fluoride and cinnamon flavoring
Lower PFAS concern for typical toothpaste gel; no waterproofing or Teflon-family coating coatings expected.
⚠Risky category by default
Closeup
Close-Up Toothpaste Gel Fluoride
Gel toothpaste base (glycerin, silica, fluoride)
Lower concern, standard gel toothpaste with no known PFAS indicators, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Closeup
3-Pack Close Up Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste Cinnamon 8 oz
aqueous gel toothpaste base, fluoride compound, silica abrasive
Lower concern, standard toothpaste formulation with no PFAS-risk indicators.
⚠Risky category by default
Closeup
(2 pack) Close-Up Anticavity Toothpaste with Fluoride, Cinnamon Blast flavor, 8 oz
aqueous gel toothpaste (glycerin, silica, sorbitol base)
Lower concern, standard toothpaste formula with no known PFAS drivers; buy without hesitation.
⚠Risky category by default
Closeup
Close-Up Toothpaste Cinnamon Sparkle Gel 6 oz
Aqueous gel base with standard cosmetic actives; no PFAS-prone coatings or water-repellent treatments typical of toothpa
Lower PFAS concern; typical toothpaste formulation without water-resistant or stain-resistant treatments that would trigger PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Closeup
Toothpaste
Aqueous gel base with fluoride, sorbitol, silica
Lower concern; standard toothpaste formulation with no known PFAS-prone ingredients or treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Closeup
Toothpaste Complete Fresh
Aqueous gel base with standard abrasives and flavoring
Lower PFAS concern for toothpaste; no known risks or disclosures identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Closeup
Close Up Fire and Freeze Toothpaste
aqueous gel base with silica, sorbitol, humectants, and flavor agents; no known PFAS-prone coatings in toothpaste catego
Lower concern, toothpaste inherently low-risk; no PFAS indicators typical for this category.
⚠Risky category by default
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