Is Tampax Radiant PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Tampax Radiant 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 Radiant C or better, safest first
Tampax Radiant
Tampons
Rayon/viscose core, cotton cover, plastic applicator
Lower PFAS concern; standard tampon with no known Teflon-family coating or water-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Radiant
Tampons Trio Pack
rayon/cotton absorbent core; plastic applicator
Lower PFAS concern; conventional tampon with no known fluorochemical treatments, though applicator material warrants transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Radiant
Tampax Pocket Radiant Compact Tampons
rayon/viscose core, cotton outer layer
Lower concern, conventional tampons lack the water-resistant/nonstick coatings where PFAS typically appear in consumer products.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Radiant
Plastic Tampons Duo Pack
rayon/viscose core, plastic applicator
Lower-concern choice; plastic applicator raises minor questions, but tampons lack typical PFAS-end-use drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Radiant
Tampons, with Leak Guard Braid, Super
rayon/viscose core, cotton-blend outer wrapper, plastic applicator
Lower PFAS concern; no public evidence of intentional PFAS use, but no brand transparency on coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Radiant
Super Plus Plastic Tampons
viscose rayon, cotton, plastic applicator
Lower concern; no known PFAS-prone materials, but Tampax has not publicly disclosed PFAS testing or policy.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Radiant
Tampons Multipack, with LeakGuard Braid, Regular/Super
rayon/viscose core, cotton braid, polyethylene/polypropylene wrapper
Lower concern; conventional tampons lack PFAS-typical applications, but no public brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Tampax Radiant
TAMPAX Pocket Radiant, Regular, Compact Plastic Tampons, Unscented
Cotton/rayon absorbent core, plastic applicator
Lower-concern tampon choice; no known PFAS red flags, but Tampax has not publicly committed to PFAS-free standards.
⚠Risky category by default
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