Twenty-two sanitary pads, panty liners and incontinence pads have detectable levels of fluorine, an indicator of the group of chemicals known as PFAS, according to a new report from Mamavation.
The findings come on the heels of other testing that found the forever chemicals in some popular tampons.
Toxic 'Forever' Chemicals Found in Period Products
FSA Eligible Poise® Moderate Absorbency Pads, Long Length, 16 ct.
Evidence of PFAS in sanitary and incontinence pads - EHN
Evidence of PFAS in sanitary and incontinence pads - EHN
We Had 44 Period and Incontinence Products Tested for Forever Chemicals. Many Were Contaminated.
PFAS Forever Chemicals in Sanitary Pads & Incontinence Pads
Evidence of PFAS in sanitary and incontinence pads - EHN
EHN and Mamavation PFAS investigation featured in TIME - EHN
PFAS Forever Chemicals in Sanitary Pads & Incontinence Pads
IN DEPTH: First-of-its kind testing points to dangers and unknowns of PFAS in clothing - EHN
