Is Seventh Generation PFAS-free?

Seventh Generation

Organic Cotton Tampons Applicator

organic cotton (tampon & applicator core); cardboard applicator

A

A

PFASAll

Lower-concern buy, organic cotton & MADE SAFE cert reduce PFAS risk, though brand is silent on the topic.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

Hand Wash Natural Seventh Generation

water-based surfactants, plant-derived ingredients

A

A

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; MADE SAFE certification and plant-based formula reduce PFAS risk significantly.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

Hydrating Antibacterial Hand Mist

Water-based cosmetic spray (alcohol, water, plant extracts, preservatives)

A

B

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; hand mist format and brand transparency reduce PFAS risk, though no dedicated lab testing published.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

2 x 24 Packs Seventh Generation Maxi Pads Regular 48 Total Pads

cellulose core, fluff pulp, absorbent materials

A

A

PFASAll

Lower concern, natural materials and no known PFAS treatment, but no independent PFAS lab confirmation published.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

Hand Wash, Free Clean

aqueous surfactants, botanicals, water-based formula

A

A

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; buy with confidence if skin-sensitivity is a priority.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

Liquid Hand Soap Free & Clean

Water-based liquid soap formulation

A

A

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; no PFAS expected in liquid soap format, but verification limited to brand claims.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

Unscented Free & Clean Hand Wash

water-based liquid soap (aqueous formula)

A

A

PFASAll

Lower-concern hand wash; third-party certified and water-based with no known PFAS use in formulation.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

4 Pack - Seventh Generation Purely Clean Lavender Flower & Mint Hand

water-based formula, aqueous surfactants

A

A

PFASAll

Lower concern; liquid hand wash with transparent ingredient disclosure and reputable eco-certifications.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

Purely Clean Hand Wash Fresh Lemon & Tea Tree Scent

water, plant-derived surfactants, essential oils

A

A

PFASAll

Lower concern; simple aqueous formula with MADE SAFE validation and no PFAS-typical use case.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

Hand Wash Free And Clear 12 Ounce Packaging May Vary (Pack of 2)

aqueous liquid hand soap with plant-based surfactants

A

A

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; MADE SAFE certified liquid soap with transparent ingredient disclosure.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

Privacy Curtain - Tranquility

polyester with unspecified water-repellent treatment

A

B

PFASAll

Lower-concern option; Seventh Generation's MADE SAFE certification reduces but doesn't eliminate PFAS risk in treated textiles.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

Laundry Stain Remover Spray

aqueous surfactant spray concentrate

A

B

PFASAll

Lower concern; third-party certified, no PFAS-prone materials expected in laundry spray.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

Stain Remover Spray, 8 - 16 Fl Oz. Bottles

Aqueous surfactant blend (no fluorinated compounds)

A

B

PFASAll

Lower-concern stain remover; brand commits to PFAS-free formulation with third-party verification.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

Natural Laundry Stain Remover

water-based surfactant formula

A

B

PFASAll

Lower concern. Seventh Generation transparent on PFAS avoidance.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

Laundry Stain Remover, Fragrance-Free, 16 oz Spray Bottle, 8/Carton

Aqueous cleaning concentrate, spray bottle dispenser

A

C

PFASAll

Lower concern. MADE SAFE certified laundry product with stated PFAS-free formulation.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Seventh Generation

White Napkins Lunch (12x250 CT)

virgin wood pulp napkins

A

A

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; unbleached/chlorine-free virgin pulp napkins carry minimal inherent PFAS risk.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

100% Recycled Napkins 1-Ply

100% recycled paper (virgin fiber-free)

B

B

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; plain paper napkins rarely require PFAS treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

White Lunch Napkin

Virgin pulp paper, uncoated

B

B

PFASAll

Lower concern, plain pulp napkin with no known PFAS-prone treatments, but brand makes no explicit claims.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

100% Recycled Unbleached Napkins

100% recycled paper fiber, unbleached

B

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; unbleached napkins lack typical triggers, but recycled content source unknown.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

100% Recycled Napkins, 1-Ply, 11 1/2 X 12 1/2, White, 250/Pack, 12 Packs/Carton - SEV13713CT

100% recycled wood fiber/kraft pulp, 1-ply

B

B

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; unbleached recycled napkins typically avoid fluorine treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

Laundry Stain Remover Spray Bottles

water-based surfactant solution in plastic spray bottle

B

C

PFASAll

Lower concern laundry spray; liquid formula unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Seventh Generation

Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer with Moisturizer, 7.5 oz, Fragrance-Free

Water-based gel sanitizer with glycerin moisturizer; plastic bottle

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; no known PFAS triggers in formulation, but brand makes no explicit commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

Fresh Citrus Natural Hand Wash

Water-based surfactants, plant-derived fragrance (citrus), glycerin

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; no PFAS trigger in typical hand wash formulation, but brand does not explicitly disclose.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

Clean Window Aya Gray Linen Blend Sheer Curtain Panel

linen blend (linen/cotton mix), no applied water-repellent coating or stain-resist coating disclosed

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, untreated linen-blend sheers have minimal PFAS risk, though Seventh Generation offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

RT Designers Collection Twilight Blackout Rod Pocket Curtain Panel

100% polyester fabric

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, simple polyester blackout curtain with no water/stain treatment implied.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

No. 918 Brandon Magnetic Closure Room Darkening Grommet 2-Piece Curtain Panel Pair

polyester fabric with magnetic closure hardware

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard room-darkening curtains rarely treated with PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

Regular Tampons

rayon/viscose (bleached), cotton applicator

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, absorbent fibers don't require water-repellent coating coatings, but brand opacity limits full confidence.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

Organic Cotton Tampons

organic cotton (core material); no chemical coatings disclosed

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton base with no known fluorinated coatings.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

100% Recycled Paper Napkins

100% recycled paper

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; recycled paper napkins typically avoid PFAS treatments, though no explicit claim made.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

100% Recycled Napkins

Recycled fiber (cellulose/wood pulp)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for this product category; napkins rarely need PFAS treatment.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

100% Recycled Paper Napkins - 1 Ply - 11.50" Width x 12.50" Length - White - Paper - 250/Pack - 12 / Carton

100% recycled paper, 1-ply, no coating disclosed

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, uncoated recycled paper napkins carry minimal PFAS risk, though full supply-chain transparency would be stronger.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

Pads, Ultra-Thin with Wings, Overnight, Chlorine-Free, 14 pads

Cellulose-based absorbent core, non-chlorine bleached; no Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating nonstick coatings detected in public spe

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; Seventh Generation prioritizes natural materials, but no independent verification or explicit PFAS-free claim.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

Chlorine-Free Maxi Pads

Cellulose, cotton, SAP (super-absorbent polymer), chlorine-free bleached pulp

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; typical period-pad materials rarely require water/stain barriers where PFAS commonly hide.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

Free Ultra-Thin Pads Wings

cellulose pulp, synthetic polymer absorbent core, polypropylene backsheet

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; typical period-pad materials rarely require fluorochemical treatment, but no public disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Generation

Ricardo Ultimate Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel

Polyester with blackout coating (composition unspecified)

F

Skip due to opacity on blackout treatment chemistry; Seventh Generation's silence on PFAS in this line is atypical for the brand.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Seventh Generation

Ultra Thin Pads with Wings

Cellulose, absorbent core; waterproof backing layer (unspecified)

F

Skip until the brand discloses waterproof layer composition; period-care products merit transparency.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Seventh Generation

Ultra Thin Overnight with Wings Pads

cellulose, SAP, adhesive layers with waterproof backing

F

Skip until Seventh Generation discloses waterproof coating chemistry, typical pads use PFAS-containing water-repellent coating treatments.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Seventh Generation

Maxi Pads Overnight

Cotton/viscose/synthetic blend with waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)

F

Skip until waterproof layer is disclosed, likely PFAS-treated but brand won't confirm.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Seventh Generation

Maxi Pads With Wings Overnight Absorbency

Cellulose/wood pulp absorbent core with plastic moisture barriers (polymer backsheet); waterproofing treatment unspecifi

F

Lower-concern mainstream choice, but opacity on waterproofing treatment leaves room for PFAS risk.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Seventh Generation

Textured Rectangular Waterproof Wipeable Dining Cover

Polyester or polyester blend with water/stain-resistant treatment

F

Skip until Seventh Generation discloses treatment chemistry; waterproof textiles commonly use PFAS.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment