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
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Fels Naptha Laundry Bar Soap
Soap base (tallow, coconut oil, other saponified fats), hexachlorophene preservative (historical)
Lower PFAS concern for traditional bar soap product.
⚠Risky category by default
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Fels Naptha Laundry Bar
soap bar, vegetable and tallow oil base
Lower concern, traditional soap bar with no PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Fels Naptha Laundry Soap & Stain Remover Bar
soap bar, vegetable and animal oils
Lower PFAS concern. Traditional soap bar without known treatment risks.
⚠Risky category by default
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Fels Naptha Laundry Bar and Stain Remover, 5.0 oz
soap bar, tallow and coconut oil base
Lower concern. Traditional soap bar with no known PFAS inputs.
⚠Risky category by default
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Fels Naptha Laundry Soap Bar & Stain Remover
soap bar, plant-based surfactants
Lower PFAS concern. Traditional soap bar with no known coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Laundry Bar & Stain Remover 1 Bar
soap bar, tallow and plant oils base
Lower PFAS concern for this soap bar product.
⚠Risky category by default
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Purex Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover & Pre-treater
soap bar, sodium tallowate and coconut oil base
Lower PFAS concern for traditional soap bar product.
⚠Risky category by default
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Laundry Soap
soap bar (saponified tallow, coconut oil, naptha)
Laundry soap is unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Fabric Protectant Spray
proprietary fabric protectant coating (unspecified)
Skip unless Fels-Naptha discloses ingredient chemistry, fabric protectants are traditional PFAS vectors.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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