Is Kotex Natural PFAS-free?

Kotex Natural

Sanitary Pads Ultra Long, Hypoallergenic & Chemical-Free Menstrual Protection

Cotton/rayon blend core, nonwoven layers

A

B

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; MADE SAFE cert + no aqueous film-forming coating claims reduce PFAS risk substantially.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Kotex Natural

Sanitary Pads Ultra Long - Hypoallergenic & Organic Cotton Menstrual Products for Sensitive Skin

organic cotton with hypoallergenic base layer

A

B

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern due to organic cotton core and MADE SAFE verification, but brand does not explicitly address PFAS.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Kotex Natural

Tampon Regular 16

Rayon/viscose core, cotton cover, no Teflon-family coating disclosed

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, simple textile product with no known PFAS-prone treatments, but brand provides no PFAS transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex Natural

Kimberly Clark U by Kotex Click Compact Regular Unscented Tampons

Rayon (viscose), cotton, polyester core

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; conventional tampon with no known PFAS triggers, but no explicit brand commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex Natural

Tampon Super 16

organic cotton, wood pulp, no reported water-resistant coating

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern period product; no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex Natural

U by Kotex Security Super Unscented Tampons

rayon/viscose core, cotton cover, no known Teflon-family coating or water-repellent coating

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; Kotex does not disclose PFAS risk, but tampons lack typical vectors for intentional PFAS use.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex Natural

2 Boxes Vtg Kotex Natural Curved Tampons (u Security By Kotex) 18ct

Viscose rayon, cotton absorbent core

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; no waterproof coating typical in tampons, but brand makes no disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex Natural

U by Kotex Click Unscented Regular & Super Compact Tampons

viscose/rayon, cotton absorbent core, cardboard applicator

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern option; no known PFAS inputs, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex Natural

U by Kotex Sleek Tampons

cotton/rayon absorbent core, plastic applicator

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; conventional tampon design without obvious fluorochemical triggers, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex Natural

Kotex Security Tampons

rayon/cotton blend with absorbent core

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern period product; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no explicit reassurance.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex Natural

U by Kotex Security Maxi Feminine Pads

Cellulose, cotton, polyethylene; no waterproofing or water-repellent coating treatment disclosed

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for absorbent pad base, but brand transparency on any coatings is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex Natural

Sanitary Pads Ultra Night - Hypoallergenic & Chlorine-Free, 100% Natural Cotton, 6 Count

100% natural cotton, chlorine-free

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; plain cotton pads rarely contain PFAS, but brand makes no explicit disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex Natural

Maxi Protect Thick Pads 100% Cotton

100% cotton core; adhesive backing unspecified

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; cotton core is PFAS-resistant but backing composition lacks transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex Natural

Kotex Bamboo Ultra Thin Pads with Wings

Bamboo, wood pulp, absorbent layers, adhesives, waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)

F

Unspecified waterproof coating raises concern; no PFAS disclosure from Kotex Natural.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kotex Natural

Kotex Bamboo Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings

bamboo viscose, synthetic absorbent core, waterproof backing layer (unspecified)

F

Skip until brand discloses waterproof layer composition, standard menstrual pads often use PFAS-treated backings.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kotex Natural

Ultra Quadro Sanitary Pad Long 16 pcs

cellulose/absorbent layer + undisclosed waterproof backing

F

Skip, waterproof backing undisclosed; PFAS risk unclear without transparency.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment