C

Is Fels-Naptha PFAS-free?

Across 9 graded products, Fels-Naptha averages C (72/100). 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 Fels-Naptha C or better, safest first

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar Soap

Fels-Naptha

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar Soap

Soap base (tallow, coconut oil, other saponified fats), hexachlorophene preservative (historical)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for traditional bar soap product.

Risky category by default

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar

Fels-Naptha

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar

soap bar, vegetable and tallow oil base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, traditional soap bar with no PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Fels Naptha Laundry Soap & Stain Remover Bar

Fels-Naptha

Fels Naptha Laundry Soap & Stain Remover Bar

soap bar, vegetable and animal oils

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Traditional soap bar without known treatment risks.

Risky category by default

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar and Stain Remover, 5.0 oz

Fels-Naptha

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar and Stain Remover, 5.0 oz

soap bar, tallow and coconut oil base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Traditional soap bar with no known PFAS inputs.

Risky category by default

Fels Naptha Laundry Soap Bar & Stain Remover

Fels-Naptha

Fels Naptha Laundry Soap Bar & Stain Remover

soap bar, plant-based surfactants

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Traditional soap bar with no known coating.

Risky category by default

Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover 1 Bar

Fels-Naptha

Laundry Bar & Stain Remover 1 Bar

soap bar, tallow and plant oils base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this soap bar product.

Risky category by default

Purex Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover & Pre-treater

Fels-Naptha

Purex Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover & Pre-treater

soap bar, sodium tallowate and coconut oil base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for traditional soap bar product.

Risky category by default

Fels-Naptha Laundry Soap

Fels-Naptha

Laundry Soap

soap bar (saponified tallow, coconut oil, naptha)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Laundry soap is unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

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

Fabric Protectant Spray

Fels-Naptha

Fabric Protectant Spray

proprietary fabric protectant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Fels-Naptha discloses ingredient chemistry, fabric protectants are traditional PFAS vectors.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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