Dental Floss, ranked by PFAS safety

Cocofloss

Refill Trio

Coconut fiber, based floss with plant-based coating

A

B

PFASAll

Lower-concern dental product; natural materials and transparent PFAS stance, but no independent verification.

⚠Risky category by default

Dental Lace

Refillable Silk Dental Floss

Silk floss with compostable refillable packaging

A

A

PFASAll

Lower concern; silk floss with credible PFAS-free positioning and third-party certification.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Dental Lace

Plant Based/Vegan Floss Refillable Glass Container PFAS-Free (2 Spools/4-

Plant-based vegan floss (likely plant cellulose or silk fibers)

A

B

PFASAll

Lower-concern product with explicit PFAS-free claim; no third-party verification limits certainty.

⚠Risky category by default

Dental Lace

Compostable Dental Floss

Plant-based cellulose (wood pulp), organic mint flavoring

A

A

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, transparent brand with credible third-party PFAS-free certification; good choice for risk-averse shoppers.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Georganics

Plastic Free Floss Refill - English Peppermint (x2) BUNDLE

Plant-based fibre (likely silk or vegetable cellulose blend)

A

A

PFASAll

Lower concern; plastic-free floss formulation significantly reduces PFAS risk, though no independent lab testing published.

⚠Risky category by default

Georganics

Dental Floss

Silk floss (vegan silk fibre) with plant wax coating

A

A

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; plant-based floss with brand PFAS-free claim, though no third-party lab verification available.

⚠Risky category by default

Eco-Dent

Eco-dent Floss

Plant-based fiber (bamboo or similar cellulose) with plant-derived wax coating

A

A

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; natural-fiber floss is a safer choice than traditional synthetic coated options, though no third-party PFAS testing is publicly documented.

⚠Risky category by default

Plackers

EcoChoice Compostable Dental Flossers Sustainably Sourced BPA Free

Plant-based polymer, BPA-free plastic handle

A

B

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, compostable positioning and BPA claim suggest mainstream polymer, but brand omits explicit PFAS disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Georganics

Natural Floss Spearmint

Natural silk floss

A

B

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional silk floss has no known PFAS risk.

⚠Risky category by default

Waterpik

Cordless 1000 Water Flosser

Plastic housing, ABS/nylon components, stainless steel tip, silicone seals

B

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern water flosser; no known PFAS-prone materials, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Waterpik

Ultra Water Flosser

ABS plastic, silicone seals, stainless steel components

B

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern oral care device; no known PFAS triggers, but Waterpik makes no public PFAS statement.

⚠Risky category by default

Waterpik

Cordless Advanced 2.0 Water Flosser

Plastic housing, rubber/silicone seals, stainless steel nozzle

B

B

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; no waterproofing triggers evident, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Reach

Listerine Access Flosser Ultraclean Kit

Plastic handle, nylon floss, stainless steel pick

B

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard flosser with no known high-risk coatings, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Philips Sonicare

Compact Flosser 1000

plastic housing, silicone tips, stainless steel/nylon bristles

B

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; electric flosser with common plastics unlikely to use PFAS, but no brand transparency.

✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Philips Sonicare

Airfloss Ultra

Plastic reservoir, silicone/elastomer nozzle, stainless steel components

B

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; oral care device with no water-repellency or stain-resistance triggers, but Philips provides no PFAS transparency.

✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Philips Sonicare

Power Flosser & Toothbrush System 7000

ABS plastic handle, stainless steel/metal components, silicone gaskets

B

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical electric flosser/toothbrush; no waterproofing treatments or nonstick coatings indicated.

✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Philips Sonicare

Power Flosser 5000

Plastic housing, silicone tip, stainless steel/titanium internals

B

C

PFASAll

Lower concern, no known PFAS applications in oral care devices, but no brand disclosure.

✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Spotlight Oral Care

Water Flosser with 4x Flosser Tips

Plastic reservoir, motor housing, stainless steel/metal components, silicone tips

B

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, but no transparency from brand, moderate caution standard.

⚠Risky category by default

Oral-B

Glide Pro-Health Deep Clean Dental Floss

Nylon monofilament core

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; nylon floss unlikely to contain PFAS, but Oral-B makes no public disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Oral-B

ORAL B Glide Pro-Health Floss

nylon monofilament

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, nylon dental floss carries minimal PFAS risk, but Oral-B has not publicly disclosed composition details.

⚠Risky category by default

Oral-B

Glide All-in-One Dental Floss

Nylon filament (Teflon-type coating-coated)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, but Oral-B's silence on Teflon-type coating leaves room for doubt.

⚠Risky category by default

Radius

Natural Biodegradable Silk Floss

Silk fiber, plant-based wax coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; natural silk fiber has no inherent PFAS trigger, but brand offers no explicit disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Radius

Vegan Peppermint Anywhere Floss 20 Pack

Plant-based floss (likely cellulose or silk)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; vegan floss has minimal PFAS risk but brand makes no transparency commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Radius

Radius Floss

Vegan plant-based wax or natural fibers (brand uses non-Teflon-type coating formulations)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern floss option, natural materials, but no explicit PFAS disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Colgate

Total Mint Dental Floss

Nylon monofilament with wax coating

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional dental floss design unlikely to contain PFAS, but Colgate makes no public disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Colgate

Total Dental Floss, Mint Flavor, Travel Size 3 Yards, Waxed Glide Floss for Plaque Removal Between Teeth and Along Gumline, Compact Pocket

Nylon floss with wax coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard floss with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Colgate

Total Dental Floss 25m Mint Waxed

Nylon filament core, wax coating (type unspecified)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS risk but lacks transparency; standard dental floss unlikely to contain PFAS, but Colgate doesn't confirm.

⚠Risky category by default

Colgate

Dental Floss 3 yd

nylon or polyester monofilament

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard dental floss is unlikely to contain PFAS, but Colgate has not publicly disclosed floss composition details.

⚠Risky category by default

Colgate

Total Pro Gum Health Interdental Floss 25m

Nylon filament, waxed coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional nylon floss with wax coating shows no known PFAS markers, but Colgate makes no disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Colgate

Total Tartar Control Dental Floss

nylon monofilament floss, no reported special coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; conventional nylon floss with no documented PFAS risk, but no public testing.

⚠Risky category by default

Colgate

12 Pack: Colgate Floss Mint Waxed Dental Floss – Travel Size, 3 Yards

Nylon monofilament with wax coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional floss materials carry minimal known PFAS risk, but wax coating is not disclosed.

⚠Risky category by default

Listerine

Johnson & Johnson Listerine Ultraclean Mint Floss

Nylon monofilament floss, mint flavoring

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; dental floss is not a known PFAS-risk category, but J&J remains silent on composition.

⚠Risky category by default

Listerine

Cool Mint Floss

Nylon filament (standard dental floss)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard nylon floss with no known PFAS risk factors, but no brand transparency on the topic.

⚠Risky category by default

Listerine

Dental Floss Cool Mint

Nylon monofilament floss

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional nylon floss has no known PFAS risk, but Listerine makes no public commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Listerine

Waxed Dental Floss Mint Flavor 55 Yards Pack of 4

waxed nylon or polyester filament

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, traditional waxed floss unlikely to contain PFAS, but manufacturer transparency would strengthen confidence.

⚠Risky category by default

Listerine

Ultra Clean Mint Shred-Resistant Dental Floss Refill

Nylon floss filament (shred-resistant fiber)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional nylon dental floss with no known PFAS trigger features, but Listerine makes no public disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Listerine

Ultraclean Access Flosser

Plastic handle, nylon floss

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; simple plastic flosser with no known water-repellent or non-stick coatings.

⚠Risky category by default

Listerine

Ultraclean Mint Floss 30

Nylon filament (dental floss)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard nylon floss with no known PFAS applications, but no public third-party testing.

⚠Risky category by default

Listerine

DENTAL FLOSS-Coolmint Floss, 5 yds, 144/cs

Nylon monofilament floss

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard nylon floss with no known treatment triggers.

⚠Risky category by default

Glide

ORAL B Glide Pro-Health Floss

Expanded Teflon-type coating (polytetrafluoroethylene) floss filament

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern than coated cookware, but Teflon-type coating source leaves uncertainty, no public PFAS testing or brand clarification available.

⚠Risky category by default

Glide

Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Deep Clean Dental Floss

nylon filament (monofilament floss)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard nylon floss with no known Teflon-family coating or water-repellent coating treatment.

⚠Risky category by default

Glide

Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Deep Clean Floss

Nylon-coated floss (polyester/nylon strand with wax coating)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; common nylon floss with no known PFAS use, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Glide

Oral-B Glide All-in-One Dental Floss

Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) monofilament core

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, but ePTFE floss inherently uses Teflon-family coating; no disclosure means no reassurance.

⚠Risky category by default

Glide

Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Comfort Plus Dental Floss

Expanded Teflon-type coating floss fiber (nylon-free formulation)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice for dental floss, but Oral-B doesn't disclose PFAS-free status.

⚠Risky category by default

Glide

Oral B Glide Pro Health Comfort Plus Floss

Polyester/nylon filament, waxed coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional floss formula with no known PFAS drivers, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Glide

Oral-B Glide Scope Mint Dental Floss

Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) filament core / nylon/polyester coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice among flosses; ePTFE is Teflon-type coating but thin-film dental contact makes systemic exposure unlikely.

⚠Risky category by default

Glide

Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Advanced Floss

Nylon filament, waxed/flavored coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional waxed nylon floss unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency on coatings.

⚠Risky category by default

Reach

Ultraclean Gentle Gum Care Expanding Floss – Woven Non-Waxed

Woven nylon fiber, non-waxed

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; simple woven nylon floss with no water-repellent or non-stick treatments documented.

⚠Risky category by default

Reach

Ultraclean Dental Floss Mint Plaque Remover

Nylon filament (standard dental floss)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard nylon floss with no known PFAS use, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Reach

Dental Floss Waxed

Nylon filament (waxed)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern dental product; no known PFAS risk, but brand silence leaves room for uncertainty.

⚠Risky category by default

Reach

Flossers and Floss Picks Travel Pack

Nylon floss and plastic picks

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern dental product; no known PFAS risks but Reach makes no disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Reach

Waxed Mint Floss

waxed nylon/polyester filament with wax coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern. Waxed floss is unlikely to contain PFAS, but no public disclosure confirms it.

⚠Risky category by default

Reach

UltraClean Mint Blast Dental Floss

Nylon monofilament (typical dental floss)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern option, standard nylon floss carries minimal PFAS risk, but Reach offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Crest

Glide Dental Floss Original Value Pack - 2 ct

Nylon filament (dental floss)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard dental floss with no known Teflon-family coating.

⚠Risky category by default

Crest

Shred Guard Floss, Mint

Nylon filament (standard dental floss)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical nylon dental floss; no known treatment triggers.

⚠Risky category by default

Crest

Glide Pro Health Floss original 54.7 yd

Polyethylene/nylon floss (unflavored original)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; no known coating or water-repellent coating treatment typical in basic floss.

⚠Risky category by default

Crest

Cascade Crest Fluorescent Floss, Black/Rayon

Rayon floss, no coating disclosed

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; dental floss is rarely treated with PFAS, but Crest should clarify.

⚠Risky category by default

Crest

Glide Deepclean Floss Mint, 15m 72

Nylon floss

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; typical nylon floss with no known risk factors, though Crest makes no public PFAS disclosures.

⚠Risky category by default

Crest

3D White Radiant Whitening Floss 30-Unit Pack

Nylon monofilament floss

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; typical dental floss with no known PFAS triggers, but Crest makes no public PFAS statement.

⚠Risky category by default

Crest

Glide Pro Health Comfort Mint Mint Floss 43.7 oz

Nylon dental floss with mint flavor

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard floss product with no known PFAS-prone features.

⚠Risky category by default

Crest

Glide Mint Dental Floss 54.6 Yards

Nylon filament with wax coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard waxed nylon floss with no known PFAS-risk indicators.

⚠Risky category by default

Plackers

Micro Line Dental Floss Picks

Nylon bristles with plastic handle and picks

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern pick, nylon bristles and plastic picks pose minimal PFAS risk; no intentional fluorochemistry expected.

⚠Risky category by default

Plackers

Twin-Line Dental Flossers

Nylon dental floss with plastic handle

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; standard dental floss unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand provides no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Plackers

Dental Plackers Micro Mint

Nylon filament picks with plastic handle

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern dental pick; no known PFAS risk but brand transparency lacking.

⚠Risky category by default

Plackers

Gentle Line Floss Picks Fresh Mint 75 Count

Nylon filament floss with plastic handle and clip

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; simple floss pick with no water-repellent or grease-resistant finish.

⚠Risky category by default

Plackers

Back Teeth Micro Mint Dental

Nylon monofilament dental floss pick

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; basic dental pick with no known water-resistant coatings or nonstick treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Plackers

Gentle Line Floss Picks, Fresh Mint Flavor, Fold-Out FlipPick, 75 Count, White

Nylon floss on plastic pick handle

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; no red flags typical of floss picks, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Plackers

Twin Line Floss Picks

Nylon floss, plastic picks

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; basic floss pick with no known fluorinated coatings, but limited public disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Cocofloss

Dental Floss

Coconut-derived cellulose fiber

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; plant-fiber dental floss with no known PFAS trigger materials.

⚠Risky category by default

Cocofloss

Mega Spool

coconut-derived plant fiber, silk coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; plant-fiber dental floss with no known fluorochemical treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Cocofloss

Mega Spool and Dispenser

Coconut-derived cellulose fiber dental floss

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern dental floss; no PFAS-typical chemistry, but brand provides no explicit assurance.

⚠Risky category by default

Cocofloss

Thin Dental Floss

coconut-derived fiber filament, waxed

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, coconut fiber floss has no known PFAS triggers, but brand provides no explicit assurance.

⚠Risky category by default

Cocofloss

Cocolab Cocofloss Dental Floss Refill Duo Young Coconut

Coconut-derived fiber strand

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; coconut floss material itself doesn't typically require PFAS coatings.

⚠Risky category by default

Cocofloss

Woven Dental Floss Refill Delightful Mint

woven plant-based fibers (coconut husk) with mint flavoring

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; no known PFAS triggers in plain woven plant fiber floss.

⚠Risky category by default

Cocofloss

Mini, 8 yd — 40 Pack

dental floss, likely nylon or silk

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for standard dental floss; no evidence of Teflon-family coating or water-resistant treatment typical of high-risk categories.

⚠Risky category by default

Dental Lace

Dental Floss

Silk floss, plant-based wax coating

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, natural materials, but brand offers no PFAS transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Dental Lace

Silk Floss

Silk floss (undyed or naturally dyed)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; silk floss has no typical functional reason for PFAS coatings.

⚠Risky category by default

Dental Lace

Silk Floss Refills

Silk floss (no stated coating)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; silk floss has no inherent reason to contain PFAS, but brand offers no reassurance.

⚠Risky category by default

Dental Lace

Vegan Bamboo Charcoal Dental Floss

Bamboo fiber core with charcoal, vegan wax coating

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; no known PFAS triggers, though brand makes no formal PFAS commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Dental Lace

Travel Kit

Dental floss (organic silk or plant-based fiber core, typically waxed with beeswax or plant wax)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, dental floss is a simple, non-coated organic product with minimal PFAS risk pathway, but brand offers no explicit transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Georganics

English Peppermint Dental Floss

Silk floss (natural fiber)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; natural silk floss unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency on formulation.

⚠Risky category by default

Georganics

Spearmint Dental Floss

Silk (charcoal-infused or plant-based)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; silk floss is inherently PFAS-resistant but brand makes no explicit claim.

⚠Risky category by default

Georganics

Activated Charcoal Dental Floss

Plant-based waxed silk floss with activated charcoal coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; natural materials and no evident PFAS drivers, but brand offers no explicit testing or claims.

⚠Risky category by default

Georganics

Bionylon Floss – Spearmint

Bionylon (polyamide 6.10 from castor oil)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern plant-based floss; no PFAS evidence, but brand silent on sourcing.

⚠Risky category by default

Georganics

Fluoride Floss Activated Charcoal

Silk floss with activated charcoal coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, no known PFAS risk, but brand is silent on sourcing.

⚠Risky category by default

Unwaxed Co.

Unwaxed Dental Floss Refill 200 Yards - Pr130

Unwaxed nylon or polyester fiber

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; unwaxed dental floss is inherently simpler than waxed variants, though brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Unwaxed Co.

Dr. Collins Unwaxed Dental Floss

Unwaxed nylon monofilament

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, unwaxed nylon floss has no established PFAS coating risk, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Unwaxed Co.

DDM International Nylon Unwaxed Dental Floss with Dispenser Box

Nylon filament, unwaxed

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; unwaxed nylon floss has no established PFAS application, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Unwaxed Co.

Unwaxed Dental Floss

Unwaxed nylon or polyester fibers, no intentional Teflon-family coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for unwaxed floss, but verify ingredient transparency from Unwaxed Co.

⚠Risky category by default

Unwaxed Co.

Floss unWaxed Plain 12yd 72 box Quala Nylon Dental Floss Patient Sample Size Traditional nylon

Nylon (uncoated, unwaxed)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, unwaxed nylon floss lacks typical PFAS-prone coatings.

⚠Risky category by default

Unwaxed Co.

Oral B Essential Unwaxed Dental Floss 50 M

Nylon filament, unwaxed

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; unwaxed nylon floss typically poses minimal risk, but verify brand materials if concerned.

⚠Risky category by default

Unwaxed Co.

3D Dental Dental Floss, Unwaxed Refill, 200 yds, 1/Pk, PR130 | Frontier Dental

Unwaxed nylon filament

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for unwaxed dental floss; no coating triggers typical risk.

⚠Risky category by default

Unwaxed Co.

Dental Floss Unwaxed, 100 yd

Nylon monofilament (unwaxed)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; unwaxed nylon floss has no known PFAS treatment driver, but verify ingredients directly with brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Eco-Dent

GentleFloss Premium Dental Floss Mint

Waxed nylon dental floss

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern dental floss; traditional waxed nylon formulation without known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no explicit assurance.

⚠Risky category by default

Eco-Dent

Premium Dental Floss

Natural fiber floss (likely silk or plant-based cellulose core)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS risk; eco-focused brand position aligns with natural floss materials, but no explicit PFAS commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Eco-Dent

Mint Gentle Dental Floss, 6 x 1 ct

Nylon filament dental floss

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; traditional nylon floss without known PFAS triggers.

⚠Risky category by default

Eco-Dent

GentleFloss Vegan Waxed Premium Dental Floss Mint - Case of 6/100 yd

waxed plant-based fiber (vegan wax coating on floss fiber)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, simple waxed floss with no PFAS-associated chemistry, but no third-party verification.

⚠Risky category by default

Eco-Dent

ECODENT DISPLAY GENTLE FLOSS 100 YD

Nylon floss (likely uncoated or wax-coated)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; nylon dental floss rarely requires PFAS treatments, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Eco-Dent

Gentlefloss Dental Floss

Natural gum base, vegetable wax

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, traditional materials, but no PFAS transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Eco-Dent

Gentle Floss Mint 40 Case of 6

Natural wax-coated dental floss

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, traditional waxed floss unlikely to contain Teflon-family coating.

⚠Risky category by default

Tom's of Maine

Spearmint Flat Floss

Dental floss, waxed (assumed natural wax or synthetic polyethylene)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; conventional waxed floss unlikely to require Teflon-family coating treatment, but Tom's does not disclose formulation.

⚠Risky category by default

Tom's of Maine

Dental Floss TS-0153 Oral Care

Nylon floss; no Teflon-family coating or Teflon-type coating reported

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; conventional nylon floss with no known PFAS risk, but Tom's of Maine makes no public PFAS commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Tom's of Maine

TS-0153 - Each. Ts0153 Toms Antiplaque Floss Each

Dental floss, likely waxed nylon or polyester

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; dental floss is not a typical PFAS application, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Tom's of Maine

Toms Of Maine Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Flat Floss, Spearmint - 32 Yd, 2 Pack, Green

Natural wax coating on nylon floss

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; Tom's of Maine's natural wax formulation avoids typical PFAS-prone coatings.

⚠Risky category by default

Tom's of Maine

Toms Toms Flat Floss Sprment 32yd

Dental floss (string fiber, likely nylon or similar polymer)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; dental floss is not a typical PFAS vector, but Tom's of Maine does not publicly disclose material composition.

⚠Risky category by default

Tom's of Maine

Naturally Waxed Anti-Plaque Flat Floss Spearmint 32 Yards (Pack of 3), Green

natural wax coating on nylon/polymer floss

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a waxed floss with no known Teflon-family coating or water-repellent coating treatments, but brand is silent on formulation.

⚠Risky category by default

Tom's of Maine

Spearmint Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Flat Floss, 32 Yard -- 3 per case

Dental floss with natural wax coating

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; natural wax floss avoids typical PFAS Teflon-family coating coatings, but Tom's of Maine makes no explicit PFAS disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Tom's of Maine

Anti Plaque Flat Spearmint Floss (6x32 YD)

Nylon filament (waxed/unwaxed)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; dental floss typically avoids PFAS, but Tom's of Maine provides no public disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Sensodyne

Dental Tape

Nylon dental floss tape

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern dental product; nylon tape has no known PFAS use, but Sensodyne makes no public statement about it.

⚠Risky category by default

Sensodyne

Expansive Dental Floss 50m

Nylon filament (likely)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard nylon floss carries minimal PFAS risk, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Sensodyne

EXPANDING tooth Floss

Nylon fiber (expanding), waxed coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard dental floss with no known PFAS risks, but manufacturer discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Sensodyne

Expanding Dental Floss

Nylon filament (primary); polyester core; wax/resin coating (unspecified type)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional nylon floss with no known PFAS risk, but coating composition not disclosed.

⚠Risky category by default

Sensodyne

Extra Gentle Dental Floss

Nylon monofilament with polyethylene coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; typical nylon floss without known Teflon-family coating or stain-resist treatment.

⚠Risky category by default

Sensodyne

Dental floss Sensodyne Volume Peri-dent Star S 35m

Nylon monofilament (standard dental floss)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard nylon floss has no known PFAS treatment need, but Sensodyne discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Sensodyne

Total Care Gentle Floss

Nylon filament floss

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard nylon dental floss with no known PFAS-prone features, though brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Sensodyne

dental floss extra gentle 12x50m

Nylon filament (standard dental floss)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; conventional nylon floss carries minimal inherent PFAS risk, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Philips Sonicare

AirFloss Ultra Interdental Cleaner

Plastic reservoir, silicone nozzles, electronic components

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; no red flags but Philips provides no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Perioe

Dr. Collins Dental Work Floss Mint Waxed 50 Meter Package

Waxed nylon floss (wax coating type unspecified)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; conventional waxed floss rarely uses PFAS, but coating details warrant clarification.

⚠Risky category by default

Perioe

Dr. Collins Perio Floss (6 Pk)

Nylon/Teflon-type coating blend floss (standard dental floss)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern product, but PFAS use in dental floss is common and unconfirmed here, ask brand directly.

⚠Risky category by default

Perioe

Dr. Collins Perio Pro Floss Mint Waxed 150m

Nylon floss with wax coating

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for dental floss; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Perioe

ProxySoft Periodontal Floss

Dental floss (presumed nylon or similar polymer core; no coating disclosed)

C

D

PFASAll

No red flags known, but lack of transparency limits assurance.

⚠Risky category by default

Perioe

Perio Twist Interdental Cleaner Pack of 5

Nylon or polyester bristles, plastic handle (typical for interdental cleaners)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern category; no PFAS-prone materials evident, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Perioe

Dr.Collins Perio FlossPics

wood/bamboo stick, nylon bristle picks

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; no waterproofing or special coatings typical of PFAS use.

⚠Risky category by default

Perioe

DrTung's Double-Sided Perio Sticks

wood (bamboo or sustainably harvested hardwood)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; wooden periodontal sticks carry minimal PFAS risk but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Perioe

Oral-B Super Dental Floss Pre-Cut Strands

Nylon/polyamide monofilament floss strand

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern dental floss; nylon is inherently PFAS-free, but brand silence limits certainty.

⚠Risky category by default

Spotlight Oral Care

Dental Floss Picks for Whitening Teeth

plastic handle with nylon/polyester floss

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; no PFAS risk indicators identified, but brand makes no disclosure either.

⚠Risky category by default

Spotlight Oral Care

Oral-B Super Dental Floss Pre-Cut Strands

Nylon monofilament (standard dental floss)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard nylon floss with no known PFAS risk, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Spotlight Oral Care

COCOFLOSS Dental Floss

Coconut-derived cellulose fiber floss

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; coconut floss avoids traditional Teflon-family coating coatings, but brand provides no PFAS transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Spotlight Oral Care

Dental Floss Picks for Teeth Whitening 50 Count 1

Plastic floss picks with nylon floss

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a basic floss pick; no special coatings typical in this category.

⚠Risky category by default

Spotlight Oral Care

Dr Tung's Smart Floss

Silk or nylon floss filament

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern dental floss; no PFAS signals, but brand makes no public disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Spotlight Oral Care

Reach Dental Floss Waxed

Nylon floss with wax coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern dental product; no known PFAS risk, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Spotlight Oral Care

ORAL B Glide Pro-Health Floss

Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) floss

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern, but ePTFE material warrants caution; no public PFAS testing available.

⚠Risky category by default

Humble Brush

The Humble Co Dental Floss

Plant-based fibre (derived from bamboo/plant cellulose)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard plant-fibre floss with no known treatments requiring forever chemicals.

⚠Risky category by default

Humble Brush

The Humble Co. Dental Floss Picks

Nylon filament with plastic handles

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; standard dental floss pick with no known PFAS applications, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Humble Brush

The Humble Co. Natural Dental Floss Picks

Bamboo handle, nylon or polyester floss filament

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; dental floss picks are unlikely vehicles for PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Humble Brush

The Humble Co. Dental Floss Fresh Mint 50m

Nylon floss (primary); mint flavoring/coating

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; dental floss is not a typical PFAS application, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Humble Brush

The Humble Co. Mint Flavor Dental Floss

Nylon floss (typical dental floss base material)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern, dental floss rarely contains PFAS, but Humble Co.

⚠Risky category by default

Humble Brush

The Humble Co. Floss Picks

Bamboo handle, nylon floss picks

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard floss pick with no known PFAS-risk materials, but brand provides no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Nylon Floss by Butler

GUM Butlerweave Floss Mint Waxed

Nylon floss with wax coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard nylon floss with conventional wax, silent on chemicals but no red flags.

⚠Risky category by default

Nylon Floss by Butler

Sunstar Butler Gum EasyThread Floss, Dispensers, 25 yd, 6/Pk, 3210PQ | Frontier Dental

Nylon filament, unfilled or minimal coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard nylon floss has no known PFAS triggers, but Butler makes no disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Nylon Floss by Butler

Plus Ultra | Recycled Nylon Floss - Mint | Refillable | Zero Waste Recycled Nylon Mint Floss

Recycled nylon filament, no specified coating

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, nylon floss has no inherent need for PFAS, but recycled content sourcing is opaque.

⚠Risky category by default

Nylon Floss by Butler

Gum Butlerweave Dental Floss

Nylon filament

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; nylon floss is unlikely to contain PFAS, but Butler makes no disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Nylon Floss by Butler

Butlerweave Dental Floss

Nylon monofilament floss

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard nylon floss without known coatings or treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Nylon Floss by Butler

GUM ButlerWeave Woven Shred Resistant Waxed Dental Floss - Mint

Nylon waxed floss with wax coating

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard nylon/wax dental floss with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Nylon Floss by Butler

GUM ButlerWeave Floss Waxed Mint 60yds 12/Pack

Nylon floss with wax coating (mint flavored)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard nylon floss unlikely to contain PFAS, but wax coating composition undisclosed.

⚠Risky category by default

Nylon Floss by Butler

Sunstar Butler Gum ButlerWeave Floss, Waxed, 4 yd, Mint, 144/Pk, 1815PQB | Frontier Dental

Nylon filament, waxed

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard nylon floss with minimal risk profile.

⚠Risky category by default

Sunstar GUM

Dental Floss

Nylon monofilament fiber (standard dental floss)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; standard nylon floss carries minimal PFAS risk, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Sunstar GUM

Expanding Floss

Nylon fiber core, typically waxed or gum-coated

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard dental floss with no known Teflon-family coating or water repellency trigger.

⚠Risky category by default

Sunstar GUM

Gum Twisted Mint Floss Picks

Nylon bristles, plastic pick handle

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for this product; standard nylon floss pick with no known PFAS-typical applications.

⚠Risky category by default

Sunstar GUM

Sunstar Butler Gum EasyThread Floss, Sample Pack, 100/Pk, 3200PQ | Frontier Dental

Nylon/polyester dental floss

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard dental floss with no documented PFAS risk, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Sunstar GUM

GUM Advanced Care Flossers

Nylon floss with plastic handle

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; minimal PFAS risk based on material type, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Sunstar GUM

Easythread Floss Patient Sample Packs, Count Box of 100 | 3200PQ | Safco Dental Supply

Nylon filament floss

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard nylon floss with no known Teflon-family coating treatment.

⚠Risky category by default

Sunstar GUM

Butlerweave Floss

Nylon monofilament fiber, unwaxed or wax-coated

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard dental floss without known Teflon-family coating coatings, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Sunstar GUM

Gum Butlerweave Waxed Mint Dental Floss Box Of 144 Dispensers 12 Yard Each Sunstar - 1815Pyc

Waxed nylon floss with wax coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional waxed floss rarely uses PFAS, but Sunstar makes no public disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Isodent

iDontix X-Floss Easy Bridge and Implant Floss

Dental floss (likely nylon/polyester core)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard dental floss with no known PFAS indicators, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Isodent

Dental Floss Unwaxed, 100 yd

Unwaxed nylon filament

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; unwaxed nylon floss has no known PFAS markers, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Isodent

Floss Dental Mint Ultraclean, 90 yd (J&J)

Nylon filament floss

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; traditional nylon floss rarely uses PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Isodent

Dental Floss Refill (Charcoal)

Charcoal-infused dental floss (likely nylon or polyester core)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, but charcoal coating deserves clarification from brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Isodent

Idontix X-Floss Lite

dental floss (fiber composition unconfirmed from public data)

C

C

PFASAll

Insufficient public data on this product; standard dental floss carries lower PFAS concern than waxed/water-resistant variants.

⚠Risky category by default

Isodent

3D Dental Dental Floss, Unwaxed Refill, 200 yds, 1/Pk, PR130 | Frontier Dental

Nylon monofilament (unwaxed)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, unwaxed nylon floss has no typical driver for PFAS, though brand provides no explicit disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Isodent

Ecodent Gentle Floss 100 yd 6/pak, Size: 0.32 Ounce (Pack of 6), Blue

Nylon monofilament (dental floss)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; typical dental floss material without known PFAS risk profile.

⚠Risky category by default

Isodent

Dental Floss, Nylon, Waxed, 200 yd., DAR48058

Nylon filament, wax coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern option; standard waxed nylon floss unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitis

Dental Floss

nylon or similar polymer filament (standard dental floss)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; standard dental floss has no known PFAS drivers, but Vitis provides no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitis

Dental Floss with Fluoride and Mint 50m

Nylon or polyester floss with fluoride coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, but silence on composition is a minor yellow flag.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitis

Waxed Dental Floss

Waxed nylon or silk floss with plant-based or paraffin wax coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; waxed dental floss is unlikely to contain forever chemicals, but brand provides no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitis

dental floss with wax duo 2 units

waxed nylon floss

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; waxed nylon floss has no established PFAS triggers.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitis

Dental Tape with Fluoride and Mint

Waxed dental tape (likely cellulose/nylon base with wax coating)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard dental tape with no known PFAS-risk features, but no brand transparency on coating chemistry.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitis

Fita Dentário Encerada com Flúor e Menta

Dental floss (waxed with mint flavoring)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard waxed floss with no known PFAS risk profile, though no public testing available.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitis

Dental Floss With Wax 50 Meters

Nylon floss with wax coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern option; standard dental floss with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

PresiDent

2pk 100 + 12yds PEPSODENT DENTAL FLOSS MINT-24

Nylon dental floss, mint flavoring

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard nylon floss carries minimal PFAS risk.

⚠Risky category by default

PresiDent

Johnson & Johnson Listerine Ultraclean Mint Floss

Nylon monofilament floss (typical for dental floss)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, dental floss is not a known PFAS vector, but the brand makes no transparency claims.

⚠Risky category by default

PresiDent

3D Dental Dental Floss, Unwaxed Refill, 200 yds, 1/Pk, PR130 | Frontier Dental

Nylon monofilament, unwaxed

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; unwaxed nylon floss is a conventional material without known intentional PFAS use, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

PresiDent

PUBLIC GOODS Dental Floss Refills

nylon floss filament (standard)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; standard dental floss carries minimal PFAS risk, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

PresiDent

GREEN PATIENT FLOSS - 144/box

dental floss, presumed nylon or silk fiber

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; no known PFAS trigger, but brand silent on composition.

⚠Risky category by default

PresiDent

GuruNanda Expandable Dental Floss – Peppermint Waxed

Nylon floss with wax coating (peppermint-flavored)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; typical dental floss with no known PFAS-linked features, but no public PFAS statement from brand.

⚠Risky category by default

PresiDent

Whitening Mint Flex Dental Floss 3-Pack

Nylon floss (standard)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; typical nylon floss unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Elmex

Waxed Dental Floss

Nylon filament with wax coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; waxed nylon floss has no known PFAS red flags, but Elmex provides no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Elmex

waxed Dental Floss 50m

Nylon floss with wax coating

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard waxed dental floss with no red flags, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Elmex

Mint Waxed Dental Floss

Nylon floss with wax coating

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard nylon floss with wax is unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand makes no disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Elmex

Dental Floss

nylon filament

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; traditional nylon floss is unlikely PFAS vector, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Elmex

Unwaxed Dental Floss 50m

Nylon filament, unwaxed

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; nylon floss unwaxed is unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Elmex

dental floss 50m - unknown tooth strap for thorough tooth cleaning - thread with fluffy effect and aminfluoride prevents caries and gum

Nylon thread with aminofluoride active (caries-preventive agent)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard nylon dental floss with no known PFAS risk profile, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Elmex

dental floss 50m - unintentional tooth strap for thorough tooth cleaning - thread with fleece effect and aminfluoride prevents caries and gum

nylon/polyester thread with fleece effect

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern dental floss; no PFAS triggers identified, but brand silent on sourcing.

⚠Risky category by default

Elmex

dental floss 50 m - waxed tooth strap for thorough tooth cleaning - thread with fleece effect and aminfluoride prevents caries and gum

Nylon/polyester floss with wax and fleece coating

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; routine dental floss with no red flags, but no transparency from brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Euthymol

Classic Floss 50ml

Waxed silk floss with mint flavoring

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional floss material unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Euthymol

Classic Floss Classic heritage meets Modern precision—glide your way to a legendary clean

Nylon floss (waxed or unwaxed)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern typical for dental floss; brand offers no transparency on coating composition.

⚠Risky category by default

Euthymol

Woom Ortho+ Dental Floss

Nylon or polyester floss, likely unfluorinated

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for traditional dental floss; no red flags detected.

⚠Risky category by default

Euthymol

Elgydium Eco Dental Floss 35m

Nylon filament (standard dental floss)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; standard nylon floss rarely requires PFAS treatments, but no public testing confirms this variant.

⚠Risky category by default

Euthymol

Dental Floss Freshmint 12 Yard Mint Flavor | getMovility

Nylon or waxed nylon filament with mint flavoring

C

C

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a standard nylon dental floss product; no red flags identified.

⚠Risky category by default

Euthymol

Eez Thru Floss, Mint, 4 yds, 144/bx

Dental floss (wax/unwaxed nylon or silk base, mint flavoring)

C

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard dental floss unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand disclosure to confirm.

⚠Risky category by default

Colgate

Total Waxed Dental Floss

Nylon floss with wax coating

F

Proceed with caution, waxed floss commonly uses PFAS coatings, but Colgate discloses nothing.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Reach

Unflavored Waxed Dental Floss

Nylon floss with wax coating

F

Skip until brand clarifies wax composition; waxed floss often uses PFAS-containing waxes.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Philips Sonicare

Cordless Power Flosser 3000

plastic handle/body, nylon tips, silicone seals, waterproof sealing

F

Lower-concern choice, no known PFAS triggers, but waterproof sealing not disclosed.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

PresiDent

Dental Floss - 160 meter Dispenser Vial by Procter & Gamble - Glide-Floss - Shred Resistant - Wax Coated

Wax-coated nylon filament; unspecified coating composition

F

Skip until clarification, waxed dental floss often uses PFAS-based water/stain repellents, and this brand discloses nothing.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Euthymol

Dental Floss PTFE, Mint, 200 yards

Teflon-type coating (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating

F

Skip, Teflon-type coating is a PFAS-containing Teflon-family coating with no brand PFAS disclosure or mitigation claims.

⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating