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Is Playtex PFAS-free?

Across 21 graded products, Playtex averages F (64/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 18 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Playtex C or better, safest first

Playtex Sport Tampons

Playtex

Sport Tampons

Rayon (viscose) core; cotton-blend outer layer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, no known PFAS application to tampons, but brand silent on sourcing.

Risky category by default

Playtex Clean Comfort Tampons

Playtex

Clean Comfort Tampons

rayon/viscose, cotton, and cardboard applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the core product; no known high-risk coatings typical of period-care.

Risky category by default

Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons

Playtex

Gentle Glide Tampons

Rayon/viscose (core), plastic applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; no known PFAS risk, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Playtex Sport Odor Shield Tampons

Playtex

Sport Odor Shield Tampons

Rayon/viscose core, polyethylene wrapper

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, no known Teflon-family coating coatings typical in absorbent tampons.

Risky category by default

Playtex Clean Comfort Tampons, Super, 16 ct

Playtex

Clean Comfort Tampons, Super, 16 ct

Rayon/viscose core, cotton blend outer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; no known PFAS drivers in absorbent tampons, but brand silence limits confidence.

Risky category by default

Playtex Sport Multi-Pack Unscented Tampons

Playtex

Sport Multi-Pack Unscented Tampons

rayon/viscose, cotton blend core; absorbent gelling polymer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern choice; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Playtex Sport Compact Tampons

Playtex

Sport Compact Tampons

rayon/cotton blend with cotton/plastic applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern product; no evidence of intentional PFAS use, though full supply-chain transparency lacking.

Risky category by default

Playtex Sport Odor Shield Super Tampons

Playtex

Sport Odor Shield Super Tampons

rayon/viscose core, cotton outer, plastic applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the core product; applicator plastic warrants caution due to lack of transparency.

Risky category by default

Playtex Drop-Ins Liners - 8oz -10 oz 50 Count

Playtex

Drop-Ins Liners - 8oz -10 oz 50 Count

plastic liner (polyethylene or polypropylene)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; basic plastic liners unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Playtex Sport Regular Body Shaped Liners

Playtex

Sport Regular Body Shaped Liners

Nonwoven fiber/cellulose core with adhesive/elastomer edges

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern than waterproof/water-repellent coating products, but period-care PFAS testing remains sparse.

Risky category by default

Playtex Drop-Ins Liners 8 - 10 oz. Pre-Sterilized 50 Count

Playtex

Drop-Ins Liners 8 - 10 oz. Pre-Sterilized 50 Count

Polypropylene (PP) liner bags, pre-sterilized

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard disposable bottle liners lack typical PFAS applications, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

(6 pack) Freshtimes Liners, Regular, Unscented (40 Count)

Playtex

(6 pack) Freshtimes Liners, Regular, Unscented (40 Count)

Cellulose/rayon core with adhesive backing

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard pad materials unlikely to contain forever chemicals, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Flex Bamboo Liners

Playtex

Flex Bamboo Liners

Bamboo fiber with adhesive/elastic components

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern likely, but Playtex's silence on period product chemistries leaves material uncertainty.

Risky category by default

Playtex Other | New Women Playtex Sport Tampons And Carefree Panty Lines | Color: White | Size: Os | Lovelyyfinds's Closet

Playtex

Other | New Women Playtex Sport Tampons And Carefree Panty Lines | Color: White | Size: Os | Lovelyyfinds's Closet

rayon/cotton blend (absorbent core), polyethylene film (leak barrier)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern; typical tampon design uses standard absorbent and barrier materials without known PFAS applications.

Risky category by default

Playtex Sport Combo Pack Tampons and Pads

Playtex

Sport Combo Pack Tampons and Pads

rayon/cotton blend, polyethylene backing

C
C · Moderate

Lower-concern choice; period products rarely use PFAS, but Playtex has not publicly disclosed.

Risky category by default

Playtex Sport Combo 36 Unscented Tampons & 28 Ultra Thin Pads

Playtex

Sport Combo 36 Unscented Tampons & 28 Ultra Thin Pads

Cotton/viscose/rayon blend with standard adhesives

C
C · Moderate

Lower concern, conventional tampons/pads lack typical PFAS end-uses, but no public testing or brand disclosure available.

Risky category by default

Playtex Sport Tampons Regular/Super/Super Plus – 32 Count – 12 Units

Playtex

Sport Tampons Regular/Super/Super Plus – 32 Count – 12 Units

Rayon (viscose) core, polyethylene applicator

C
C · Moderate

Lower PFAS concern; conventional tampon with no known water-resistant or stain-resistant treatments.

Risky category by default

2 Boxes Playtex Sport Tampons + Walgreens Ultra Thin Pads Pack - New Bundle | Color: Green/Pink | Size: Os | Flaca112's Closet

Playtex

2 Boxes Playtex Sport Tampons + Walgreens Ultra Thin Pads Pack - New Bundle | Color: Green/Pink | Size: Os | Flaca112's Closet

rayon/cotton absorbent core; adhesives and backing

C
C · Moderate

Lower PFAS concern, but Playtex provides no transparency, contact brand for assurance.

Risky category by default

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

Playtex Sport Ultra Thin Pads

Playtex

Sport Ultra Thin Pads

Rayon/cellulose core; waterproof backing (unspecified polymer)

F
F · High PFAS

No public PFAS claims or testing; waterproof layer chemistry opaque, contact brand for transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Playtex Sport Ultra Thin Long Super Qwik Dry Pads 16 Pads Each Lot Of

Playtex

Sport Ultra Thin Long Super Qwik Dry Pads 16 Pads Each Lot Of

Cellulose/absorbent core with unspecified waterproof back-sheet coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, period pads often use PFAS-based water barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Playtex Sport Ultra Thin Regular Qwik Dry 72 Total Pads

Playtex

Sport Ultra Thin Regular Qwik Dry 72 Total Pads

Cellulose core with synthetic polymer topsheet; absorbent gels; moisture-wicking layers

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Playtex discloses topsheet chemistry or pursues third-party PFAS testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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