C

Is Tampax Pearl PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Tampax Pearl averages C (70/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Tampax Pearl C or better, safest first

TAMPAX Pearl Tampons

Tampax Pearl

Tampons

Rayon/viscose, cotton, plastic applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; no known PFAS triggers, but brand silence means verify if concerned.

Risky category by default

Tampax Pearl Tampons Multipack

Tampax Pearl

Tampons Multipack

rayon/viscose core with cotton blend cover; no disclosed coatings

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; conventional tampon with no known fluorinated treatments, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Tampax Pearl Regular Tampons

Tampax Pearl

Regular Tampons

Rayon/viscose core, polyester/polypropylene layers, plastic applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, standard tampon construction unlikely to include PFAS, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

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

Tampax Pearl

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

Rayon/viscose core, cotton covering

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard tampon materials pose minimal risk, but brand disclosure would strengthen confidence.

Risky category by default

Tampax Pocket Pearl Tampons

Tampax Pearl

Tampax Pocket Pearl Tampons

Rayon/viscose core, plastic applicator, cotton twill covering

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard tampon materials, no Teflon-family coating treatment expected.

Risky category by default

Tampax Pearl Tampons Trio Pack Unscented 82 ct.

Tampax Pearl

Tampons Trio Pack Unscented 82 ct.

rayon/cotton blend applicator and cotton-rayon absorbent core

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard tampon materials carry minimal inherent risk, but no transparency from brand.

Risky category by default

Tampax Pearl Plastic Tampons

Tampax Pearl

Plastic Tampons

Cotton/rayon blend core, plastic applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern product; no known PFAS triggers, but manufacturer silence limits certainty.

Risky category by default

Tampax Pearl Regular Plastic Tampons

Tampax Pearl

Regular Plastic Tampons

rayon/cotton core, plastic applicator (polypropylene)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; no known PFAS triggers in standard tampon construction, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

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