B

Is Dr. Bronner's PFAS-free?

Across 11 graded products, Dr. Bronner's averages B (83/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 11 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Dr. Bronner's C or better, safest first

Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap

Dr. Bronner's

Pure-Castile Liquid Soap

Plant-based soap (coconut, olive, palm oils); no coatings or treatments

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, uncoated liquid soap with no water- or stain-resistant treatments.

Risky category by default

Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap

Dr. Bronner's

Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap

Plant-based soap (coconut, olive, palm oils)

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, pure castile liquid soap has no typical vector for forever chemicals.

Risky category by default

4 oz - Dr. Bronner's Unscented - Pure-castile Magic Soap

Dr. Bronner's

4 oz - Dr. Bronner's Unscented - Pure-castile Magic Soap

Saponified vegetable oils (castile soap base); liquid soap in plastic bottle

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern, pure castile soap with no PFAS-risk ingredients or treatments.

Risky category by default

Dr Bronner's Organic Sugar Soap

Dr. Bronner's

Dr Bronner's Organic Sugar Soap

Organic coconut oil, olive oil, and plant-based soap base

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern, liquid soap formulated from plant oils, no PFAS-prone coatings or treatments typical of this category.

USDA OrganicFair Trade Certified

Risky category by default

Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Magic Soap Refill Baby Unscented 32 fl oz

Dr. Bronner's

Pure Castile Magic Soap Refill Baby Unscented 32 fl oz

Plant-based castile soap (saponified coconut, palm, olive, and jojoba oils)

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, liquid castile soap has no functional need for PFAS chemistry.

Risky category by default

(4 pack) Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap - Peppermint- Pure-Castile Liquid Soap - 16 fl oz for Face, Body Wash, Hands

Dr. Bronner's

(4 pack) Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap - Peppermint- Pure-Castile Liquid Soap - 16 fl oz for Face, Body Wash, Hands

castile soap (saponified oils), aqueous liquid, glass/plastic bottle

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice, plain soap without treatments that typically introduce PFAS.

Risky category by default

Dr. Bronner's Almond - Pure-castile Magic Soap - 4 oz

Dr. Bronner's

Almond - Pure-castile Magic Soap - 4 oz

Saponified plant oils (castile soap base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, pure castile soap with no treatments or coatings that typically introduce PFAS.

Risky category by default

Dr Bronner's Pure-Castile Magic Soap

Dr. Bronner's

Dr Bronner's Pure-Castile Magic Soap

saponified vegetable oils (coconut, olive, palm, hemp seed)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, castile soap formulation naturally avoids fluorochemical additives.

Risky category by default

Dr. Bronner's Eucalyptus - Pure-castile Magic Soap - 4 oz

Dr. Bronner's

Eucalyptus - Pure-castile Magic Soap - 4 oz

Saponified plant oils (castile soap base), water, essential oil (eucalyptus)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, simple liquid soap with no typical PFAS trigger materials.

Risky category by default

Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Magic Liquid Soap

Dr. Bronner's

Pure-Castile Magic Liquid Soap

plant-based oils (coconut, palm, olive, jojoba), saponified soap, water

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern liquid soap with no known PFAS exposure route; no testing available but formulation doesn't suggest deliberate fluorochemical use.

Risky category by default

Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap Refill Carton

Dr. Bronner's

Pure Castile Soap Refill Carton

Plant-derived castile soap (saponified oils), cardboard refill carton

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern, soap and cardboard refill have no typical PFAS application.

Risky category by default

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