C

Is Purell PFAS-free?

Across 11 graded products, Purell averages C (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 11 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Purell C or better, safest first

PURELL Advanced Refreshing Gel Hand Sanitizer

Purell

Advanced Refreshing Gel Hand Sanitizer

aqueous gel (alcohol, water, carbomer, glycerin, fragrance)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; no known water-repellent coating treatment in hand sanitizer gel formulation.

Risky category by default

Purell Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer

Purell

Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer

Ethyl alcohol gel (typical hand sanitizer base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; hand sanitizers lack typical PFAS-risk applications, but Purell makes no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel

Purell

Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel

ethyl alcohol gel with humectants (aloe, glycerin)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical hand sanitizer formulation; no known high-risk materials.

Risky category by default

Purell ES8 Healthy Soap

Purell

ES8 Healthy Soap

Water-based foaming soap concentrate

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; no flag indicators present in standard liquid soap formulations.

Risky category by default

ES6 Purell Pro Advanced Hand Soap

Purell

ES6 Purell Pro Advanced Hand Soap

aqueous liquid hand soap base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern hand soap; no known PFAS triggers, but Purell makes no public PFAS disclosure.

Risky category by default

GOJO Purell Healthy Soap

Purell

GOJO Purell Healthy Soap

water, glycerin, sodium lauryl sulfate, fragrance (typical liquid hand soap)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, typical liquid soap formulation without known PFAS-prone ingredients.

Risky category by default

Purell Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Pump Dispenser

Purell

Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Pump Dispenser

Ethyl alcohol (62%), water, inert ingredients, fragrance

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the liquid product itself; pump dispenser material unspecified but unlikely to contain PFAS intentionally.

Risky category by default

PURELL Professional Fresh Scent Foam Soap

Purell

Professional Fresh Scent Foam Soap

Aqueous foam soap concentrate (surfactants, glycerin, water)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; no aqueous foam soap requires PFAS by design.

Risky category by default

PURELL Healthy Soap Gentle & Free

Purell

Healthy Soap Gentle & Free

Water-based soap (glycerin, surfactants)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a plain liquid soap; no known PFAS-triggering formula.

Risky category by default

Gojo Industries Purell Healthy Soap

Purell

Gojo Industries Purell Healthy Soap

water-based soap formulation

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for typical use, but no PFAS transparency from brand.

Risky category by default

Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel Pump Bottle

Purell

Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel Pump Bottle

Ethyl alcohol gel with aloe in pump bottle

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; simple alcohol gel with no known PFAS-trigger ingredients, but brand transparency absent.

Risky category by default

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