C

Is Crest PFAS-free?

Across 16 graded products, Crest averages C (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 16 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Crest C or better, safest first

Crest Glide Dental Floss Original Value Pack - 2 ct

Crest

Glide Dental Floss Original Value Pack - 2 ct

Nylon filament (dental floss)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; standard dental floss with no known Teflon-family coating.

Risky category by default

Crest Shred Guard Floss, Mint

Crest

Shred Guard Floss, Mint

Nylon filament (standard dental floss)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for typical nylon dental floss; no known treatment triggers.

Risky category by default

Crest Glide Pro Health Floss original 54.7 yd

Crest

Glide Pro Health Floss original 54.7 yd

Polyethylene/nylon floss (unflavored original)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; no known coating or water-repellent coating treatment typical in basic floss.

Risky category by default

Cascade Crest Fluorescent Floss, Black/Rayon

Crest

Cascade Crest Fluorescent Floss, Black/Rayon

Rayon floss, no coating disclosed

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; dental floss is rarely treated with PFAS, but Crest should clarify.

Risky category by default

Crest Glide Deepclean Floss Mint, 15m 72

Crest

Glide Deepclean Floss Mint, 15m 72

Nylon floss

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical nylon floss with no known risk factors, though Crest makes no public PFAS disclosures.

Risky category by default

Crest 3D White Radiant Whitening Floss 30-Unit Pack

Crest

3D White Radiant Whitening Floss 30-Unit Pack

Nylon monofilament floss

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical dental floss with no known PFAS triggers, but Crest makes no public PFAS statement.

Risky category by default

Crest Glide Pro Health Comfort Mint Mint Floss 43.7 oz

Crest

Glide Pro Health Comfort Mint Mint Floss 43.7 oz

Nylon dental floss with mint flavor

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate

Lower PFAS concern; standard floss product with no known PFAS-prone features.

Risky category by default

Crest Glide Mint Dental Floss 54.6 Yards

Crest

Glide Mint Dental Floss 54.6 Yards

Nylon filament with wax coating

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard waxed nylon floss with no known PFAS-risk indicators.

Risky category by default

Crest Cavity Protection Toothpaste

Crest

Cavity Protection Toothpaste

aqueous gel/paste (fluoride, silica, glycerin, detergents)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, standard toothpaste with no known PFAS exposure pathway, but Crest has not publicly disclosed PFAS testing.

Risky category by default

Crest Complete Scope Whitening Toothpaste

Crest

Complete Scope Whitening Toothpaste

Aqueous gel/paste with standard cosmetic additives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical toothpaste; no evidence triggers alarm.

Risky category by default

Crest 3D White Advanced Glamorous White Teeth Whitening Toothpaste

Crest

3D White Advanced Glamorous White Teeth Whitening Toothpaste

Aqueous toothpaste gel with fluoride active

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard toothpaste formulation with no known Teflon-family coating coatings or DWFR treatments.

Risky category by default

Crest Pro-Health Advanced Deep Clean Mint Toothpaste

Crest

Pro-Health Advanced Deep Clean Mint Toothpaste

Aqueous gel toothpaste base with typical cosmetic excipients

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, typical toothpaste formulation with no known PFAS-prone features; Crest has made no PFAS claims or disclosures.

Risky category by default

Crest Clean Mint Pro-Health Toothpaste

Crest

Clean Mint Pro-Health Toothpaste

aqueous gel toothpaste base with standard cosmetic excipients

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for typical toothpaste; no evidence of intentional PFAS use in oral care formulations.

Risky category by default

Crest Complete Scope Outlast Ultra Toothpaste

Crest

Complete Scope Outlast Ultra Toothpaste

aqueous gel base with fluoride, silicas, polymers, surfactants

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern, typical toothpaste formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Crest Pro-Health Advanced Whitening Toothpaste

Crest

Pro-Health Advanced Whitening Toothpaste

Aqueous gel base with silica, glycerin, fluoride (sodium fluoride), surfactants, colorants

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern toothpaste; no known PFAS triggers, but Crest offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Crest 3D White Advanced Toothpaste

Crest

3D White Advanced Toothpaste

aqueous gel toothpaste with silica abrasive, fluoride

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard fluoride toothpaste formulation carries no known risk vectors.

Risky category by default

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