C

Is Cora PFAS-free?

Across 29 graded products, Cora averages C (72/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 27 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Cora C or better, safest first

Organic Tampons with Applicator

Cora

Organic Tampons with Applicator

organic cotton tampon with cardboard/plastic applicator

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice; organic base material and MADE SAFE cert suggest thoughtful sourcing, but no explicit PFAS commitment.

MADE SAFE CertifiedLeaping Bunny

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

(2 pack) Cora Compact Applicator Tampons, 100% Organic Cotton, Super/Super+, 32 Count, Size: 32pc

Cora

(2 pack) Cora Compact Applicator Tampons, 100% Organic Cotton, Super/Super+, 32 Count, Size: 32pc

100% organic cotton applicator and core

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton tampons rarely require PFAS treatments.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Cora Organic Pads

Cora

Organic Pads

Organic cotton, plant-based viscose, no fluorinated coatings

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower-concern choice, MADE SAFE verified, organic materials, explicit PFAS-free commitment.

MADE SAFEOrganic (GOTS or equivalent)Vegan

Lab test found no PFAS

Cora Organic Ultra Thin Period Pads Super

Cora

Organic Ultra Thin Period Pads Super

organic cotton, wood pulp, plant-based absorbent core

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice; certified organic materials, third-party verified, but no explicit PFAS testing disclosure.

MADE SAFE

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Cora Organic Tampons

Cora

Organic Tampons

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Risky category by default

Cora Organic Cotton Tampons

Cora

Organic Cotton Tampons

Organic cotton (applicator/tampon body)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton tampons have minimal chemical coating risk, but brand doesn't explicitly address PFAS.

Risky category by default

Cora The Comfort Fit Plant Based Applicator Tampons

Cora

The Comfort Fit Plant Based Applicator Tampons

rayon (viscose) applicator; cotton/plant-based tampon body

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; plant-based applicator and cotton body have minimal PFAS risk, but no brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

L. Organic Cotton Core Tampons Duo Pack Super/Super Plus

Cora

L. Organic Cotton Core Tampons Duo Pack Super/Super Plus

Organic cotton core (no reported synthetic coatings)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton tampons rarely require PFAS-based treatments, but brand transparency on materials is absent.

Risky category by default

Cora Organic Cotton Tampons Applicator

Cora

Organic Cotton Tampons Applicator

organic cotton applicator

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton tampons/applicators rarely use fluorochemicals, but Cora offers no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Cora Organic Cotton Multipack Regular & Super Compact Tampons

Cora

Organic Cotton Multipack Regular & Super Compact Tampons

organic cotton (tampons and applicator)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern organic cotton product; no known PFAS application method for tampons, but brand silent on chemicals.

Risky category by default

Cora Period Pads Made With Organic Ingredients

Cora

Period Pads Made With Organic Ingredients

organic cotton, plant-based cellulose, adhesives (unspecified)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern due to organic base materials, but no active PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Cora Organic Cotton Overnight Period Pads

Cora

Organic Cotton Overnight Period Pads

organic cotton core with undisclosed back-sheet coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern due to organic cotton base, but opaque on back-sheet treatment, contact Cora for specifics.

Risky category by default

Cora Organic Cotton Made-to-Move Pads

Cora

Organic Cotton Made-to-Move Pads

organic cotton (primary); adhesive/binding unspecified

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; organic cotton core mitigates risk, but adhesive/absorbent layer disclosure absent.

Risky category by default

Cora Period Liners

Cora

Period Liners

Organic cotton, plant-based cellulose

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern product; no known PFAS risk from base materials, but brand transparency absent.

Risky category by default

Cora Organic Cotton Ultra Thin Period Liners

Cora

Organic Cotton Ultra Thin Period Liners

organic cotton, absorbent core

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-risk choice; organic cotton base unlikely to carry PFAS, but brand silence on processing leaves modest uncertainty.

Risky category by default

Cora Organic Cotton Bladder Liners

Cora

Organic Cotton Bladder Liners

organic cotton

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern product; organic cotton has no inherent PFAS risk, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Cora Micro Thin Liners

Cora

Micro Thin Liners

Nonwoven rayon/polyester core with adhesive layers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS risk; period liners rarely need fluorochemicals, but Cora offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Cora Organic Bladder Liners

Cora

Organic Bladder Liners

organic cotton, cellulose, plant-based absorbent core

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; organic period products rarely require water-repellent or grease-resistant treatments.

Risky category by default

Cora Period Long Liners

Cora

Period Long Liners

Organic cotton, chlorine-free base layer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, cotton absorbent core unlikely to require water-repellent coating, but brand transparency missing.

Risky category by default

Cora Organic Top Sheet Thong Panty Liners

Cora

Organic Top Sheet Thong Panty Liners

organic cotton top sheet

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; organic cotton panty liners have minimal PFAS risk, though brand disclosure would help.

Risky category by default

Cora The Easy-Does-It Menstrual Cup

Cora

The Easy-Does-It Menstrual Cup

Medical-grade silicone

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern product; medical-grade silicone cups are not typical PFAS vectors, but lack of explicit brand disclosure leaves uncertainty.

Risky category by default

The Menstrual Cup | Cora Size 1

Cora

The Menstrual Cup | Cora Size 1

Medical-grade silicone

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; menstrual cups are typically PFAS-free by design, though Cora makes no public claim.

Risky category by default

2 Cora Easy To Use Reusable Menstrual Cup ultra flexible - Size 2

Cora

2 Cora Easy To Use Reusable Menstrual Cup ultra flexible - Size 2

Medical-grade silicone

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern buy, silicone cups rarely require PFAS, but Cora offers no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Menstrual Cup Saalt

Cora

Menstrual Cup Saalt

Medical-grade silicone (primary); no reported coatings

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, silicone menstrual cups lack typical PFAS application pathways, but brand silence on material sourcing limits certainty.

Risky category by default

Flex Menstrual Cup

Cora

Flex Menstrual Cup

Medical-grade silicone (primary material)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern product; silicone cups don't inherently require PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Lena Menstrual Cup

Cora

Lena Menstrual Cup

Medical-grade silicone

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; silicone cups are intrinsically low-risk, but Cora discloses nothing about PFAS testing.

Risky category by default

Cora Disc The Soft Fit Disc

Cora

Disc The Soft Fit Disc

silicone disc (soft-fit design)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern period disc; no known PFAS red flags, but limited public transparency on materials.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Cora Mix Pack Regular Overnight Menstrual Pads

Cora

Mix Pack Regular Overnight Menstrual Pads

cellulose core, synthetic absorbent layers, waterproof backing (unspecified polymer)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until transparency improves, waterproof backing chemistry undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Cora The Peace-of-Mind Extra Heavy Overnight Pads

Cora

The Peace-of-Mind Extra Heavy Overnight Pads

Absorbent core, plastic backing with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Cora discloses waterproof coating chemistry or achieves independent verification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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