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
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Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners
organic cotton cover, adhesive-backed liner
Lower concern; organic cotton base + OEKO-TEX cert, but no explicit PFAS disclosure or testing.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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Organic Cotton Cover Regular Menstrual Fragrance Free Pads - Unscented - 16ct
organic cotton cover, absorbent core (unspecified cellulose/SAP)
Lower concern, organic cotton pads lack typical PFAS applications, but core materials aren't disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Cover Pads
organic cotton cover
Lower PFAS concern, organic cotton pads lack typical PFAS application routes, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Reusable Pads
organic cotton core with waterproof layer (composition not disclosed)
Lower PFAS concern for organic cotton base, but waterproof backing composition is undisclosed, request clarity from Rael.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Overnight Pads
organic cotton core; adhesive backing unspecified
Lower concern, but brand silence on adhesive/backing materials leaves a gap.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Organic Cotton Regular & Overnight Pads
Organic cotton core with adhesive backing
Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton pads unlikely to require water-resistant treatment, but adhesive backing composition unconfirmed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Organic Cotton Cover Period Pads with Wings
organic cotton core with synthetic adhesive layer
Lower-concern choice; organic cotton base is inherently PFAS-risk-averse, though synthetic adhesives warrant caution.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Disposable Period Underwear
organic cotton, absorbent core (unspecified synthetic liner/backing)
Lower concern, but synthetic backing unspecified, organic cotton alone doesn't rule out PFAS in moisture barriers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Regular + Long Unscented Panty Liners
cotton, polypropylene, adhesives
Lower-concern choice; typical absorbent pad construction unlikely to require PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Micro Thin Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners
organic cotton cover, absorbent core (unspecified)
Lower-concern product; organic cotton is inherently unlikely to contain PFAS, but no explicit brand commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Unscented Panty Liners | Organic Cotton Core Panty Liners Long / 36 Count
organic cotton core with synthetic adhesive backing
Lower concern; organic cotton core is favorable, but adhesive/backing composition unspecified.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Incontinence Liners
Organic cotton with likely cellulose/plant-based binding
Lower concern; organic cotton liners unlikely to contain PFAS, but Rael provides no explicit disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners for Bladder Leaks
organic cotton cover with absorbent core (likely cellulose/wood pulp)
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
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Organic Cotton Panty Liners
organic cotton core with adhesive backing
Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton panty liners carry minimal typical PFAS pathways, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Tampons with Cardboard Applicators
organic cotton (tampon body), cardboard (applicator)
Lower PFAS concern, organic cotton and cardboard lack typical PFAS triggers, though no independent verification exists.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Tampons
organic cotton core, cardboard applicator
Lower-concern baseline, organic cotton product with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Tampons, Compact Applicator Tampon Made with Organic Cotton, Multipack, Regular and Super Absorbency
organic cotton (core material); compact plastic applicator (material unspecified)
Lower concern for PFAS; organic cotton core is safe, but plastic applicator material is undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Slim Applicator Tampons
viscose/rayon tampon with applicator (likely plastic or cardboard)
Lower concern, standard tampon materials carry minimal PFAS risk, but no public verification.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Core Tampons
organic cotton core
Lower-concern choice; organic cotton tampons rarely require PFAS treatments, but brand offers no explicit assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Core Tampons with Plant Based Compact Applicators - Regular, 18 ct. (2-Pack)
Organic cotton core; plant-based compact applicator
Lower PFAS concern, organic cotton and plant-based applicator avoid typical Teflon-family coating vectors, but applicator composition unconfirmed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Super Tampons
Rayon (viscose) core, cotton outer layer
Lower PFAS concern; standard tampon materials don't require water-repellent coating or stain-resist treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Organic Cotton Tampons With Cardboard Applicators - Super
organic cotton, cardboard applicator
Lower-concern choice; organic cotton + cardboard are inherently low-PFAS materials, but no explicit brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cotton Cover Period Underwear
cotton fabric with absorbent gusset
Lower PFAS concern for a cotton-based period product; no waterproofing function reported.
⚠Risky category by default
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2 Packs Of 5: Rael Organic Cotton Period Underwear Disposable L/xl
organic cotton core; adhesive/binder unspecified
Lower concern for period underwear, but ask Rael about adhesive composition to be sure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Unbleached Cotton Cover Overnight Panties
Unbleached organic cotton cover; absorbent core not disclosed
Lower concern, but absorbent core composition needs transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Organic Cotton Cover Overnight Pads | Rael XL Overnight / 12 Count
organic cotton cover + absorbent core; waterproof backing unspecified
Organic cotton front is lower concern, but waterproof backing composition unknown, skip until Rael discloses.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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MeLuna USA Rael Period Bikini Panty
Cotton blend with water-resistant fluid barrier layer
Period panties rely on water-repellent coatings, Rael's ingredient silence is concerning; seek PFAS-free confirmation before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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The Period Company The Bikini Period. in Sporty Stretch For Heavy Flows
Nylon/polyester blend with unspecified waterproof/moisture-barrier coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, waterproof period underwear frequently uses PFAS water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Reusable Bikini Period Underwear
Cotton/synthetic blend with waterproof coating (unspecified)
Skip until Rael discloses coating chemistry or provides third-party PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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