C

Is Sensodyne PFAS-free?

Across 11 graded products, Sensodyne 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 Sensodyne C or better, safest first

Sensodyne Cavity + Sensitivity Toothpaste

Sensodyne

Cavity + Sensitivity Toothpaste

Aqueous gel toothpaste, standard formulation

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, no PFAS-prone additives in standard toothpaste formulas, but no brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

Sensodyne Pronamel Toothpaste Gentle Whitening

Sensodyne

Pronamel Toothpaste Gentle Whitening

Aqueous gel base with calcium compounds and abrasives (silica/alumina); typical toothpaste formulation

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; standard toothpaste with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no explicit disclosure.

Risky category by default

Sensodyne Repair and Protect Whitening Toothpaste

Sensodyne

Repair and Protect Whitening Toothpaste

aqueous gel toothpaste (typical glycerin, silica, sodium fluoride base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical oral-use toothpaste; no known Teflon-family coating or water-repellent coating triggers.

Risky category by default

Sensodyne Dental Tape

Sensodyne

Dental Tape

Nylon dental floss tape

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern dental product; nylon tape has no known PFAS use, but Sensodyne makes no public statement about it.

Risky category by default

Sensodyne Expansive Dental Floss 50m

Sensodyne

Expansive Dental Floss 50m

Nylon filament (likely)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; standard nylon floss carries minimal PFAS risk, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Sensodyne EXPANDING tooth Floss

Sensodyne

EXPANDING tooth Floss

Nylon fiber (expanding), waxed coating

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern; standard dental floss with no known PFAS risks, but manufacturer discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Sensodyne Expanding Dental Floss

Sensodyne

Expanding Dental Floss

Nylon filament (primary); polyester core; wax/resin coating (unspecified type)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; traditional nylon floss with no known PFAS risk, but coating composition not disclosed.

Risky category by default

SENSODYNE Extra Gentle Dental Floss

Sensodyne

Extra Gentle Dental Floss

Nylon monofilament with polyethylene coating

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical nylon floss without known Teflon-family coating or stain-resist treatment.

Risky category by default

Dental floss Sensodyne Volume Peri-dent Star S 35m

Sensodyne

Dental floss Sensodyne Volume Peri-dent Star S 35m

Nylon monofilament (standard dental floss)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate

Lower PFAS concern; standard nylon floss has no known PFAS treatment need, but Sensodyne discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Sensodyne Total Care Gentle Floss

Sensodyne

Total Care Gentle Floss

Nylon filament floss

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern, standard nylon dental floss with no known PFAS-prone features, though brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Sensodyne dental floss extra gentle 12x50m

Sensodyne

dental floss extra gentle 12x50m

Nylon filament (standard dental floss)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern; conventional nylon floss carries minimal inherent PFAS risk, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

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