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Is Natracare PFAS-free?

Across 24 graded products, Natracare averages A (98/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 24 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Natracare C or better, safest first

Natracare Organic Pads

Natracare

Organic Pads

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

NATRACARE Certified Organic Cotton APPLICATOR TAMPONS

Natracare

Certified Organic Cotton APPLICATOR TAMPONS

Certified organic cotton (applicator and tampon core)

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern; organic cotton with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no explicit PFAS claim.

Certified Organic (GOTS/equivalent)Vegan (no animal products)

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Organic Cotton Super Plus Tampons

Natracare

Organic Cotton Super Plus Tampons

Organic cotton core; cardboard applicator

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern, organic cotton tampon with third-party organic certification; no PFAS-prone coatings typical in category.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)MADE SAFE Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Tampons regular 20pcs.

Natracare

Tampons regular 20pcs.

organic cotton, chlorine-free bleached cellulose

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower-concern choice; natural materials and third-party certifications reduce PFAS risk significantly.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100EU EcolabelCertified organic cotton

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Super Tampons with Applicator

Natracare

Super Tampons with Applicator

organic cotton (core); cardboard applicator

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, organic cotton base + third-party textile cert, though brand does not explicitly address PFAS.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100FSC-certified cardboard applicator

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare 100% Organic Cotton Tampons

Natracare

100% Organic Cotton Tampons

100% organic cotton core; no reported synthetic coatings

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton base and third-party textile certs reduce PFAS risk, but brand does not explicitly address it.

OEKO-TEXGOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Organic Super Plus Tampons, 3 x 20 ct

Natracare

Organic Super Plus Tampons, 3 x 20 ct

organic cotton, rayon (viscose)

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower PFAS concern, organic plant-based materials with third-party verification; skip if seeking explicit PFAS-free guarantee.

MADE SAFECertified OrganicVegan

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Pads Ultra Extra Wings

Natracare

Pads Ultra Extra Wings

organic cotton, chlorine-free cellulose

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton base + verified PFAS-free claim make this a safer period-care option.

MADE SAFE CertifiedOrganic Certified (GOTS/similar)Chlorine-free

Lab test found no PFAS

Natracare Maxi Pads Regular 14 ct

Natracare

Maxi Pads Regular 14 ct

organic cotton, wood pulp, plant-based materials

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice: organic materials, PFAS-free commitment, and third-party auditing.

MADE SAFEOrganic Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Ultra Super Wings Pads

Natracare

Ultra Super Wings Pads

Organic cotton, plant-based cellulose, minimal processing

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS

Lower concern, organic base materials and third-party verification reduce PFAS risk.

MADE SAFEOrganic Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Regular Ultra Pads with Wings

Natracare

Regular Ultra Pads with Wings

organic cotton, cellulose, plant-based adhesives

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, organic, certified brand with explicit PFAS-free positioning and third-party verification.

MADE SAFE CertifiedOEKO-TEX Standard 100Vegan Society

Lab test found no PFAS

Natracare Natural Night Time Maxi Pads

Natracare

Natural Night Time Maxi Pads

organic cotton, wood pulp, no synthetic coatings

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, natural materials and third-party certifications suggest avoidance of fluorinated treatments.

MADE SAFE certifiedOEKO-TEX Standard 100

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Ultra Super Plus Organic Cotton Pads

Natracare

Ultra Super Plus Organic Cotton Pads

organic cotton core; no waterproofing or stain treatment disclosed

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton pads with established safety certifications.

OEKO-TEXMADE SAFE

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Natural Ultra Pads with Wings

Natracare

Natural Ultra Pads with Wings

organic cotton, plant-based cellulose, chlorine-free bleach

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern; natural materials and third-party certifications reduce PFAS risk, though no explicit PFAS testing disclosed.

MADE SAFEOEKO-TEX Standard 100Cradle to Cradle Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Curved Panty Liners

Natracare

Curved Panty Liners

organic cotton, viscose, plant-based materials

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern buy: organic cotton liner with strong transparency and third-party oversight of material sourcing.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)MADE SAFE Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Mini Panty Liners

Natracare

Mini Panty Liners

organic cotton, wood pulp; chlorine-free absorbent

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower PFAS concern, organic, certified materials with transparent brand commitment to chemical safety.

MADE SAFEOEKO-TEX Standard 100FSC certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Panty Liners

Natracare

Panty Liners

organic cotton, plant-based cellulose core

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower-concern choice; transparent brand with credible organic & safety certifications, no known PFAS issue.

MADE SAFE CertifiedGOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)FSC Certified packaging

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Natural Tanga Panty Liners

Natracare

Natural Tanga Panty Liners

organic cotton, cellulose, plant-based adhesives

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; natural materials and MADE SAFE cert reduce risk, but brand offers no explicit PFAS disclosure.

MADE SAFE CertifiedVeganHypoallergenic

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Natural Organic Cotton Curved Panty Liners, 30 Count, Size: 8 Pack

Natracare

Natural Organic Cotton Curved Panty Liners, 30 Count, Size: 8 Pack

organic cotton core with cellulose-based adhesive

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, organic cotton liner with no chemical water-repellency needed; brand does not disclose PFAS status.

OEKO-TEXVegan Society Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Panty Liner Natural & Organic, 10 x 18 ct

Natracare

Panty Liner Natural & Organic, 10 x 18 ct

Organic cotton, cellulose, chlorine-free bleached pulp

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower PFAS concern, natural materials and MADE SAFE cert provide reasonable confidence.

MADE SAFE CertifiedFSC CertifiedVegan Society Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Natural Curved Panty Liners

Natracare

Natural Curved Panty Liners

organic cotton, plant-based adhesives

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton liners with third-party safety certs and no known waterproofing chemistry.

MADE SAFE CertifiedVegan SocietyFSC Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare (Natural Care) Panty Liner Normal (for everyday use) | 30 sheets x 3 boxes

Natracare

(Natural Care) Panty Liner Normal (for everyday use) | 30 sheets x 3 boxes

organic cotton, plant-based cellulose, minimal synthetic adhesives

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, natural materials & third-party certification suggest minimal chemical coatings.

MADE SAFE CertifiedVeganChlorine-Free

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare Ultra Extra Pads Super 10s

Natracare

Ultra Extra Pads Super 10s

Organic cotton, plant-based cellulose core, no synthetic waterproofing

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; natural materials without water-repellent coating treatment reduce typical risk vectors.

Vegan

Risky category by default

Natracare Tampons Super-Organic

Natracare

Tampons Super-Organic

Organic cotton, plastic applicator (composition unspecified)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; organic core material is inherently low-risk, but applicator composition and manufacturing lack transparency.

VeganCruelty-Free

Risky category by default

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