Is Kotex PFAS-free?
Across 9 graded products, Kotex averages F (50/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 5 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Kotex C or better, safest first
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U by Kotex Click Compact Unscented Tampons
Rayon/viscose core, cotton cover, plastic applicator
Lower concern; typical tampon materials are not known PFAS vehicles, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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U by Kotex Sleek Tampons
Rayon/viscose core, cotton exterior, polypropylene layers
Lower PFAS concern; no red flags in design, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Tampon Super 16 pcs
Rayon/cellulose core; cotton/rayon cover; plastic applicator
Lower concern; traditional tampon design with no known PFAS-prone treatments, but no public transparency from Kotex on coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Core Daily Wrapped Liners
cotton, rayon, adhesive (nonwoven blend)
Lower PFAS concern; standard period-care materials without disclosed water-resistance treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wrapped Liners
Cellulose/cotton absorbent core with adhesive backing
Lower PFAS concern for this product category, but Kotex provides no transparency on coating materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Bamboo Ultra Thin Pads with Wings
bamboo viscose, cellulose core, polyethylene/polypropylene layers, unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip until Kotex discloses waterproofing chemistry, period pads need water barriers that historically used PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ultra Thin Heavy Pads with Wings
Cellulose, synthetic absorbent core, polypropylene layers, waterproof backing
Lower concern than apparel or cookware, but waterproof layers raise questions Kotex hasn't addressed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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U by Kotex Clean & Secure Ultra Thin Pads
Nonwoven fibers (cellulose/synthetic blend) with waterproof backing layer, composition not fully disclosed
Skip until Kotex discloses waterproof layer chemistry, period pads often use fluorinated coatings to repel moisture.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Regular Liners 120ct
Nonwoven synthetic blend with waterproof backing layer
Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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