Is Tampax PFAS-free?

Tampax

Pearl Tampons

rayon/cotton core, plastic applicator

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, traditional absorbent materials, but brand offers no PFAS transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

Radiant Tampons

cotton/rayon absorbent core, plastic applicator

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; no known PFAS use in tampons, but Tampax has not publicly disclosed or verified PFAS-free status.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

Pearl Ultra Absorbancy Tampons, Unscented, 50 Count | Otc Eligible - 45 ct | CVS

Rayon/viscose core, polyethylene outer layer

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard tampon materials not typically treated with PFAS, but lack of transparency limits certainty.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

Super 48 Units

Rayon/viscose core, cotton-blend outer, no known coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; no known PFAS use in standard tampon construction.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

PEARL ULTRA ABSORBENCY*18 COUNT

cotton/rayon absorbent core, plastic applicator

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; no public red flags, but Tampax offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

Pearl Rgular W/ Leak Guard Protection, 50 Ct Box Unscented

rayon/viscose core, polyethylene wrapper, adhesive

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; no known PFAS-prone materials, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

LeakGuard 50

rayon/viscose core, cotton cover, no fluorochemical additives documented

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; tampons lack documented fluorochemical use, but Tampax offers no explicit commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

Super Absorbency Tampon

rayon/viscose core, cotton applicator, plastic/cardboard packaging

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; traditional tampon materials lack typical PFAS applications, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

Tampex Pockets Pearl - Women | Color: Blue/Yellow

Rayon/viscose core, cotton blend applicator, plastic inserter

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, standard tampon materials lack typical fluorochemical triggers, but no public testing or disclosure by brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

Pocket Pearl Super Absorbent Leakguard Braid

Rayon/cotton blend, polyethylene wrapper

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional tampon materials rarely require PFAS treatments, but Tampax offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

️ Pearl Light Absorbency Leak Guard 18 Count Each Box 216

Rayon/viscose core, cotton/synthetic blend cover, plastic applicator

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard tampon design has minimal PFAS risk, but Tampax offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default