Is Surecare PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Surecare averages F (25/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Surecare
Cardinal Health Bladder Control Pads
Absorbent core with waterproof backing (likely polyethylene or polypropylene film; backing treatment unspecified)
Skip until Cardinal Health discloses waterproof backing chemistry; incontinence pads often use water-repellent coating coatings that may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Surecare
Sure Care Bladder Control Pad
Absorbent core with polymer gel; waterproof backing (composition unspecified)
Skip until manufacturer discloses waterproof backing composition, bladder control pads commonly use water-repellent coating-treated materials that may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Surecare
Bladder Control Pads
Absorbent core + waterproofed backing (likely PE or PE-coated material, coating unspecified)
Skip until SureCare discloses waterproofing chemistry or provides lab testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Surecare
Bladder Control Pad
absorbent core with waterproof backing layer (unspecified polymer)
Skip, bladder pads use water-resistant coatings often treated with PFAS; brand silent on composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Surecare
Sure Care Bladder Control Pads Unisex Heavy Absorbency
Absorbent core with unspecified waterproof barrier layer
Skip until SureCare discloses waterproof coating composition or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Surecare
Cardinal Health SureCare Bladder Control Pads
Cellulose/nonwoven with moisture-barrier coating (composition not publicly detailed)
No public PFAS disclosure; incontinence pads often use water-resistant coatings, request transparency from Cardinal Health.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Surecare
Bladder Control Pad Surecare 13 Inch Length Heavy Absorbency Polymer Male #23246A
polymer core with unspecified waterproof/moisture-barrier coating
Skip until Surecare discloses waterproof coating chemistry; incontinence pads commonly use aqueous PFAS-based barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Surecare
Cardinal Health Sure Care Bladder Control Pads
Absorbent core with plastic backsheet; waterproof treatment unspecified
Incontinence pad with undisclosed waterproof treatment, PFAS risk typical for category but unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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