Maxi Overnight Pads vs Hartmann MoliCare Premium Lady Pad Insoles: which is safer?

Hartmann MoliCare Premium Lady Pad Insoles is the clear pick. Kotex Maxi Overnight Pads carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Kotex

Maxi Overnight Pads

PFAS grade

F 25/100

Overall grade

F 9/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

absorbent core, nonwoven layers, waterproof backing (unspecified treatment)

Confidence

35%

PossiblePFAS in waterproof backing

PossibleUnreacted polymer monomers and processing residues

PossibleSkin irritation from fragrance or antimicrobial additives

Why this grade

Our pick

Molicare

Hartmann MoliCare Premium Lady Pad Insoles

PFAS grade

C 70/100

Overall grade

F 62/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Absorbent core, nonwoven layers, adhesive backing

Confidence

72%

PossibleSkin irritation from adhesive or polymer contact

PossibleSodium polyacrylate (SAP) gel leak or skin contact

Why this gradeBuy

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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