Is DAME PFAS-free?
Across 23 graded products, DAME averages D (67/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 18 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from DAME C or better, safest first
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The Honey Pot Company 100% Organic Cotton Cover Calming Herbal Infusion Super Pads with Wings
100% organic cotton cover, herbal infusion, unspecified absorbent core
Lower-concern choice; organic cotton + MADE SAFE certification mitigates typical period-pad PFAS risks, though core materials remain unspecified.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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GladRags Organic Pantyliner Plus Extra coverage liner
Organic cotton, plant-based cellulose layer
Lower-concern period care; organic materials and explicit PFAS-free positioning align with product design.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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Organic Cotton Tampons Super Absorbency 16 Pack
organic cotton (absorbent core)
Lower-concern choice; organic cotton core + MADE SAFE cert mitigate PFAS risk in period care.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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Regular Tampons (x14) Hypoallergenic 100% Organic Cotton GOTS Certified Vegan Certified Plastic Free. pH Neutral. No Harsh Chemicals. Compostable
100% organic cotton (GOTS certified)
Lower-concern choice; organic cotton base mitigates typical PFAS risks, though brand doesn't explicitly address it.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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Super Tampons (x14) Hypoallergenic 100% Plastic Free Tampons pH Neutral No Toxins 100% Compostable Fully Biodegradable Super (14 Tampons)
100% organic cotton, cardboard applicator, no synthetic coatings
Lower PFAS concern; uncoated natural materials align with claims, but no third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
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S Reusable Period Pad
Organic cotton, PUL (polyurethane laminate)
Lower PFAS concern; standard reusable pad materials, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Reusable Regular Period Pad 20.5cm Length
organic cotton/bamboo fabric, no disclosed water-resistant coating
Lower-concern product; no evidence of PFAS treatment, but manufacturer transparency lacking.
⚠Risky category by default
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GladRags Day Pad Organic Cotton 3-Pack
Organic cotton, no reported water-resistant or stain-resistant coating
Lower concern, organic cotton pad with no reported water-resistant treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Reusable Period Liner
Organic cotton, waterproof layer (unspecified)
Lower PFAS concern, but waterproofing layer unspecified, request transparency from Dame.
⚠Risky category by default
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Always Xtra Protection Long Daily Liners
nonwoven cellulose core, adhesive backing, polyethylene outer layer
Lower PFAS concern; typical menstrual liner with no disclosed water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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D'mujer Daily Panty Liners
Cellulose/cotton-based absorbent core; adhesive; backing unclear
Lower-concern product, but opaque ingredient disclosure limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
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U by Kotex Security Lightdays Liners
nonwoven blend (polypropylene, rayon), adhesive; no water-repellent coating or stain-resistant treatment indicated
Lower concern; basic absorbent pad with no water-repellent coating typical of PFAS exposure routes.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Period Company. The Reusable Pantyliner
organic cotton + TPU waterproof layer
Lower concern, reusable period care made from cotton is inherently lower PFAS risk, but waterproof backing coating unspecified.
⚠Risky category by default
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Always Daily Liners Thin
nonwoven cellulose and adhesive core (standard menstrual pad base)
Lower PFAS concern; typical period-care materials rarely require PFAS chemistry, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Regular Cotton Tampons 16 Pack
cotton, cardboard applicator
Lower concern; basic cotton tampons with no known PFAS red flags, but no public transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Tampons
organic cotton (primary); viscose rayon (typical applicator core)
Lower PFAS concern, pure organic cotton core, but no explicit brand testing or disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Tampons Regular 16 Pack
organic cotton (no stated coatings)
Lower concern, organic cotton core has minimal PFAS risk, but brand transparency on applicators/packaging absent.
⚠Risky category by default
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Playtex Sport Tampons
rayon/viscose core, plastic applicator
Lower-concern category; no known PFAS risk, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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D'mujer Maxi Overnight Pads With Wings
Cellulose, synthetic absorbent core, waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)
Moderate concern: waterproof backing likely treated, brand silent on PFAS, safer alternatives exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Washable Period Pad Night Ultra Reusable
organic cotton + waterproof backing layer (unspecified composition)
Lower concern, but lack of coating transparency on waterproof backing warrants caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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S Reusable Night Period Pad
Organic cotton + waterproof backing layer (unspecified)
Unknown waterproof treatment makes this a medium-concern buy without transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Always Ultra Thin Long Super Pads with Wings
cellulose, synthetic absorbent core, waterproof backing (unspecified polymer)
Skip until brand discloses waterproof backing composition, period pads pose moderate PFAS concern due to liquid-barrier coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Poise Daily Incontinence Panty Liners
absorbent core with waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)
Skip until transparency improves; waterproof incontinence liners commonly use PFAS-based water-resistance coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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