Marigold · Hand Sanitizer
30ml Pocket Hand Sanitiser Gel
Lower-concern product, hand sanitizer gels rarely require PFAS, but no brand disclosure available.
Hand sanitizer gels typically contain water, glycerin, carbomers, and ethanol, materials with no inherent need for PFAS chemistry. The plastic bottle may carry unknown coatings, but cosmetic packaging is not a common PFAS hotspot.
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Gel base (likely glycerin, carbomers, water); plastic bottle
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This 30ml gel is formulated around water, glycerin (humectant), and likely carbomers or cellulose as thickening agents, plus ethanol or isopropanol as the active antimicrobial. Gel hand sanitizers do not require water-repellent coatings (PFAS) because they are already moisture-based and applied directly to skin rather than protecting surfaces. The plastic bottle is the only component requiring scrutiny, though hand sanitizer contact is brief and dermal exposure low-risk.
The brand's record and disclosure
Marigold has not published ingredient transparency statements or third-party safety certifications in publicly available records. No product recalls, contaminant findings, or manufacturing controversies are documented for this hand sanitizer range. The brand's silence on PFAS and other chemical practices is typical for smaller consumer brands but limits independent verification of formulation safety claims.
How it compares in its category
Pocket hand sanitizer gels occupy a low-hazard category; most commercial variants use identical base chemistry (glycerin, alcohol, water, thickeners). Unlike foaming or spray sanitizers, gels avoid aerosolization concerns and typically carry no fragrance allergen warnings. Marigold's 30ml size and gel format place it squarely in the mainstream safety profile, with no distinguishing risk factors versus major brands.
If you buy it
Apply to hands until dry; avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Store below 25°C away from direct heat or flame, as alcohol content is flammable. Replace once contents visibly separate, thicken, or develop odor (shelf life typically 2-3 years for unopened bottles). Do not ingest; keep out of reach of children. Standard hand sanitizer precautions apply; no special handling required beyond routine personal care products.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Alcohol irritation (ethanol or isopropanol)
Hand sanitizer gels contain 60-80% alcohol by design. Skin irritation, drying, or contact dermatitis can occur with frequent use or on damaged skin, but this is a known and accepted trade-off for antimicrobial efficacy, not a product defect.
Plastic bottle leachates (BPA, phthalates)
No established reports of leaching from hand sanitizer gel bottles into the product itself. Gel is aqueous and non-oily, reducing solvent action on polymer; brief contact time minimizes absorption. Marigold bottle material (likely HDPE or LDPE) is lower-risk than polycarbonate, though unconfirmed by brand.
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed additives
Product name and typical formulations suggest fragrance absent, but brand does not publish full ingredient lists publicly. If fragrance or essential oils are present, rare contact sensitization or respiratory irritation is possible in susceptible individuals.
Microbial contamination (degraded formula)
If bottle is left open, stored in high heat, or past expiration, alcohol volatilization or preservative breakdown can allow bacterial or mold growth. Risk is manageable with standard storage and timely replacement; not a manufacturing defect.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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