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
Rayon/viscose, cotton, plastic applicator
Lower concern; no known PFAS triggers, but brand silence means verify if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Pearl
Tampons Multipack
rayon/viscose core with cotton blend cover; no disclosed coatings
Lower PFAS concern; conventional tampon with no known fluorinated treatments, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Pearl
Regular Tampons
Rayon/viscose core, polyester/polypropylene layers, plastic applicator
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
Rayon/viscose core, cotton covering
Lower PFAS concern; standard tampon materials pose minimal risk, but brand disclosure would strengthen confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Pearl
Tampax Pocket Pearl Tampons
Rayon/viscose core, plastic applicator, cotton twill covering
Lower PFAS concern; standard tampon materials, no Teflon-family coating treatment expected.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Pearl
Tampons Trio Pack Unscented 82 ct.
rayon/cotton blend applicator and cotton-rayon absorbent core
Lower PFAS concern; standard tampon materials carry minimal inherent risk, but no transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Pearl
Plastic Tampons
Cotton/rayon blend core, plastic applicator
Lower-concern product; no known PFAS triggers, but manufacturer silence limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Pearl
Regular Plastic Tampons
rayon/cotton core, plastic applicator (polypropylene)
Lower concern; no known PFAS triggers in standard tampon construction, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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