C

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

Tampax Radiant

Tampons

Rayon/viscose core, cotton cover, plastic applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard tampon with no known Teflon-family coating or water-resistant treatment.

Risky category by default

Tampax Radiant Tampons Trio Pack

Tampax Radiant

Tampons Trio Pack

rayon/cotton absorbent core; plastic applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; conventional tampon with no known fluorochemical treatments, though applicator material warrants transparency.

Risky category by default

Tampax Pocket Radiant Compact Tampons

Tampax Radiant

Tampax Pocket Radiant Compact Tampons

rayon/viscose core, cotton outer layer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

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

Tampax Radiant

Plastic Tampons Duo Pack

rayon/viscose core, plastic applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

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

Tampax Radiant

Tampons, with Leak Guard Braid, Super

rayon/viscose core, cotton-blend outer wrapper, plastic applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

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

Tampax Radiant

Super Plus Plastic Tampons

viscose rayon, cotton, plastic applicator

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

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

Tampax Radiant

Tampons Multipack, with LeakGuard Braid, Regular/Super

rayon/viscose core, cotton braid, polyethylene/polypropylene wrapper

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; conventional tampons lack PFAS-typical applications, but no public brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

TAMPAX Pocket Radiant, Regular, Compact Plastic Tampons, Unscented

Tampax Radiant

TAMPAX Pocket Radiant, Regular, Compact Plastic Tampons, Unscented

Cotton/rayon absorbent core, plastic applicator

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

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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