D

Is Rael PFAS-free?

Across 29 graded products, Rael averages D (65/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 25 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Rael C or better, safest first

Rael Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners

Rael

Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners

organic cotton cover, adhesive-backed liner

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; organic cotton base + OEKO-TEX cert, but no explicit PFAS disclosure or testing.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Rael Organic Cotton Cover Regular Menstrual Fragrance Free Pads - Unscented - 16ct

Rael

Organic Cotton Cover Regular Menstrual Fragrance Free Pads - Unscented - 16ct

organic cotton cover, absorbent core (unspecified cellulose/SAP)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, organic cotton pads lack typical PFAS applications, but core materials aren't disclosed.

Risky category by default

Rael Organic Cotton Cover Pads

Rael

Organic Cotton Cover Pads

organic cotton cover

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, organic cotton pads lack typical PFAS application routes, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Rael Organic Cotton Reusable Pads

Rael

Organic Cotton Reusable Pads

organic cotton core with waterproof layer (composition not disclosed)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for organic cotton base, but waterproof backing composition is undisclosed, request clarity from Rael.

Risky category by default

Rael Organic Cotton Overnight Pads

Rael

Organic Cotton Overnight Pads

organic cotton core; adhesive backing unspecified

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, but brand silence on adhesive/backing materials leaves a gap.

Risky category by default

Rael Women's Organic Cotton Regular & Overnight Pads

Rael

Women's Organic Cotton Regular & Overnight Pads

Organic cotton core with adhesive backing

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton pads unlikely to require water-resistant treatment, but adhesive backing composition unconfirmed.

Risky category by default

Rael Women's Organic Cotton Cover Period Pads with Wings

Rael

Women's Organic Cotton Cover Period Pads with Wings

organic cotton core with synthetic adhesive layer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton base is inherently PFAS-risk-averse, though synthetic adhesives warrant caution.

Risky category by default

Rael Organic Cotton Disposable Period Underwear

Rael

Organic Cotton Disposable Period Underwear

organic cotton, absorbent core (unspecified synthetic liner/backing)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern, but synthetic backing unspecified, organic cotton alone doesn't rule out PFAS in moisture barriers.

Risky category by default

Regular + Long Unscented Panty Liners

Rael

Regular + Long Unscented Panty Liners

cotton, polypropylene, adhesives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern choice; typical absorbent pad construction unlikely to require PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Rael Micro Thin Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners

Rael

Micro Thin Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners

organic cotton cover, absorbent core (unspecified)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern product; organic cotton is inherently unlikely to contain PFAS, but no explicit brand commitment.

Risky category by default

Rael Unscented Panty Liners | Organic Cotton Core Panty Liners Long / 36 Count

Rael

Unscented Panty Liners | Organic Cotton Core Panty Liners Long / 36 Count

organic cotton core with synthetic adhesive backing

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; organic cotton core is favorable, but adhesive/backing composition unspecified.

Risky category by default

Organic Cotton Incontinence Liners

Rael

Organic Cotton Incontinence Liners

Organic cotton with likely cellulose/plant-based binding

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; organic cotton liners unlikely to contain PFAS, but Rael provides no explicit disclosure.

Risky category by default

Rael Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners for Bladder Leaks

Rael

Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners for Bladder Leaks

organic cotton cover with absorbent core (likely cellulose/wood pulp)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; organic cotton + no water-resistance claims suggest minimal water-repellent coating chemistry risk, but no third-party verification.

Risky category by default

Rael Organic Cotton Panty Liners

Rael

Organic Cotton Panty Liners

organic cotton core with adhesive backing

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton panty liners carry minimal typical PFAS pathways, but brand provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Rael Organic Cotton Tampons with Cardboard Applicators

Rael

Organic Cotton Tampons with Cardboard Applicators

organic cotton (tampon body), cardboard (applicator)

C
C · Moderate

Lower PFAS concern, organic cotton and cardboard lack typical PFAS triggers, though no independent verification exists.

Risky category by default

Rael Organic Cotton Tampons

Rael

Organic Cotton Tampons

organic cotton core, cardboard applicator

C
C · Moderate

Lower-concern baseline, organic cotton product with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Rael Tampons, Compact Applicator Tampon Made with Organic Cotton, Multipack, Regular and Super Absorbency

Rael

Tampons, Compact Applicator Tampon Made with Organic Cotton, Multipack, Regular and Super Absorbency

organic cotton (core material); compact plastic applicator (material unspecified)

C
C · Moderate

Lower concern for PFAS; organic cotton core is safe, but plastic applicator material is undisclosed.

Risky category by default

Rael Slim Applicator Tampons

Rael

Slim Applicator Tampons

viscose/rayon tampon with applicator (likely plastic or cardboard)

C
C · Moderate

Lower concern, standard tampon materials carry minimal PFAS risk, but no public verification.

Risky category by default

Rael Organic Cotton Core Tampons

Rael

Organic Cotton Core Tampons

organic cotton core

C
C · Moderate

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton tampons rarely require PFAS treatments, but brand offers no explicit assurance.

Risky category by default

Rael Organic Cotton Core Tampons with Plant Based Compact Applicators - Regular, 18 ct. (2-Pack)

Rael

Organic Cotton Core Tampons with Plant Based Compact Applicators - Regular, 18 ct. (2-Pack)

Organic cotton core; plant-based compact applicator

C
C · Moderate

Lower PFAS concern, organic cotton and plant-based applicator avoid typical Teflon-family coating vectors, but applicator composition unconfirmed.

Risky category by default

Rael Super Tampons

Rael

Super Tampons

Rayon (viscose) core, cotton outer layer

C
C · Moderate

Lower PFAS concern; standard tampon materials don't require water-repellent coating or stain-resist treatments.

Risky category by default

Rael Organic Cotton Tampons With Cardboard Applicators - Super

Rael

Organic Cotton Tampons With Cardboard Applicators - Super

organic cotton, cardboard applicator

C
C · Moderate

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton + cardboard are inherently low-PFAS materials, but no explicit brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

Rael Cotton Cover Period Underwear

Rael

Cotton Cover Period Underwear

cotton fabric with absorbent gusset

C
C · Moderate

Lower PFAS concern for a cotton-based period product; no waterproofing function reported.

Risky category by default

2 Packs Of 5: Rael Organic Cotton Period Underwear Disposable L/xl

Rael

2 Packs Of 5: Rael Organic Cotton Period Underwear Disposable L/xl

organic cotton core; adhesive/binder unspecified

C
C · Moderate

Lower concern for period underwear, but ask Rael about adhesive composition to be sure.

Risky category by default

Rael Unbleached Cotton Cover Overnight Panties

Rael

Unbleached Cotton Cover Overnight Panties

Unbleached organic cotton cover; absorbent core not disclosed

C
C · Moderate

Lower concern, but absorbent core composition needs transparency.

Risky category by default

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

Organic Cotton Cover Overnight Pads | Rael XL Overnight / 12 Count

Rael

Organic Cotton Cover Overnight Pads | Rael XL Overnight / 12 Count

organic cotton cover + absorbent core; waterproof backing unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Organic cotton front is lower concern, but waterproof backing composition unknown, skip until Rael discloses.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

MeLuna USA Rael Period Bikini Panty

Rael

MeLuna USA Rael Period Bikini Panty

Cotton blend with water-resistant fluid barrier layer

F
F · High PFAS

Period panties rely on water-repellent coatings, Rael's ingredient silence is concerning; seek PFAS-free confirmation before buying.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

The Period Company The Bikini Period. in Sporty Stretch For Heavy Flows

Rael

The Period Company The Bikini Period. in Sporty Stretch For Heavy Flows

Nylon/polyester blend with unspecified waterproof/moisture-barrier coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, waterproof period underwear frequently uses PFAS water-repellent coating treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Rael Reusable Bikini Period Underwear

Rael

Reusable Bikini Period Underwear

Cotton/synthetic blend with waterproof coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Rael discloses coating chemistry or provides third-party PFAS testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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