Products without intentionally added PFAS or PFCs

DECEMBER 2021

This chart lists products that companies claim do not contain intentionally added PFAS, or PFCs. The list of products was compiled from the registries of Green Science Policy InstituteChemSecCradle to Cradle CertifiedLiving Product Challenge 2.0 and Declare 2.0. EWG independently reviewed company product claims and public statements regarding PFAS. 

The information listed below is current as of December 2021.

Products without intentionally added PFAS or PFCs

Company

Company policy

Food Packaging

Sustainable home goods and dinnerware

Bambu

“what is not on or in our products . . . PFAS and Fluorinated . . .”

10.5” Round PFAS Free Fiber Blend 5 Compartment School Lunch Tray, Natural, 250 ct.

Pactiv

“PFAS-free” under product description

Tableware, paper towels, bags, and straws

Repurpose

“As of Feb 1, 2021, Repurpose factories are 100% PFAS-free. We’re proud to be the first tableware brand to address, eliminate, and replace PFAS in our products. Our PFAS-free products will begin shipping late 2021.”

EcoBarrier Plus and Eco Barrier Choice food packaging

Twin Rivers

ECOBARRIER® PLUS: “EcoBarrier Plus is an uncoated, non-fluorinated, PFAS-free food packaging paper engineered for heavy grease-resistant applications.”

ECOBARRIER® CHOICE: “This PFAS-free paper is non-fluorinated and can be used in a range of QSR, food service, and fast food applications.”

Molded fiber products

World Centric

"These fiber items with no added PFAS provide moisture and grease resistance but are not grease proof and may not work with very oily and greasy foods."

Food contact materials

Rite-Aid Pharmacy

Rite Aid Chemical Policy lists PFAS under "Restricted Substance List for Food Contact Materials, including Food Packaging"

Furniture & office & building supplies

All textile products

IKEA

"In 2016, IKEA phased out PFAS (water and stain repellant) chemicals from all IKEA products."

Some standard panel fabrics, some standard seating fabrics, and some partnership seating fabrics

Allsteel*

Allsteel Product Selection Guidance "PFAS-free fabrics are available. Customers are responsible for Customer’s Own Material (COM) fabric
content."

Carpet manufacturers

All carpet products

Shaw*

"we have ceased using per-fluorinated compounds (also
known as PFC or PFAS) in soil and stain treatments for all of our residential and
commercial carpet products made and/or sold in the U.S., including those that are
further distributed internationally. Our goal is to cease using PFAS as a soil and stain
treatment across our entire global flooring portfolio."

Powerbond hybrid resilient sheet flooring

Tarkett*

Healthy Materials: PFAS-free

All carpet and rugs

Home Depot

“The Home Depot will be phasing out Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) December 31, 2019 in the U.S. and Canada in carpets and rugs.”

Residential carpets and rugs, and fabric care

Lowe’s

Flooring "all indoor residential carpet and rugs are free of PFAS chemicals"; "All fabric protection sprays are free of PFAS chemicals"

Textile technologies

All water repellant sewing thread

A&E

"PFC-FREE, water repellency enhancement"

GreenShield and GreenShield ZERO

Greenshield

"have no PFOS or PFOA containing fluorochemicals"

Breathe by Milliken fabrics

Milliken*

Unique eco-performance fabric to be featured on Pottery Barn furniture for Spring 2017 "no PFCs, formaldehyde, or fire retardants"

All textile products

Mitchell Faux Leathers

"The Mitchell Group does not treat any products with per-fluorinated chemicals . . . "

All textile products

Tessitura Attilio Imperiali

"the production of Tessitura Attilio Imperiali has been PFC-free since 2017, complying with the Greenpeace Detox protocol"

Durable water repellent (DWR)

Unidyne XF

Daikin

"PFC free water repellancy"

Downtek water repellent down & Downtek PFC-free water repellent down

DownTek

"DWR formula completely free from all PFCs"

Some products and phasing out other DWR products

Icebug

"Icebug participated in POPFREE which was a Swedish project with the overall goal of creating a transition in sectors using PFCs to feasible non-fluorinated alternatives."

Nanomyte SR-200EC

NEI

"PFC-free"

Neoseed Series

NICCA

"Neoseed series" are PFC-free DWR agents"

All DWR products

Polartec

"announces the elimination of PFAS in its DWR treatments across its line of fabrics" (July 2021)

PFC-free products

Sung Fung Textile

"PFC-free" finishes

All Sympatex laminates

SympaTex

Maximum ecology "PTFE-free and PFC-free membranes and laminates"

Rain gear & other apparel

Backpacks, bags, climbing accessories, toiletry bags, hydration systems, child carrier accessories

Deuter

PFC-FREE SINCE 2020

Jackets, gilets, trousers, helmets, eyewear, gloves, bags, luggage, socks, hat warmers

Endura

" In part due to the switch to PFC-Free "Durable Water Repellency" in our range, it is required to re-proof our products more regularly. In 2018 we launched our biodegradable and PFC-free proofer and cleaning agents to the market so that we can maintain the performance of our clothing and at the same time protect the planet."

Jackets, trekking ware, hiking shoes, equipment, tops, trousers, tents, sleeping bags, care products

Jack Wolfskin

100% PFC-FREE

Jackets, vests, bottoms, equipment, backpack and luggage

Marmot

Adventure Tested. Earth Approved: "Rain jackets and other gear in the EVODry Collection last 5x longer than alternatives for extended use, plus feature a PFC-free, DWR (Durable Water-Repellent) finish, water-free production, and upcycled fibers that help with resource conservation."

Shirts, pants, jackets, hoodies, sweaters, bags, hats and scarves

Nau

PFC-FREE DWR: “ Our PFC-free DWR has since become the industry standard for healthy, effective waterproofing.

Men’s & women’s clothing

Paramo

Our definition of PFC free: We ensure that third party textile suppliers are not using PFCs on our behalf by testing each batch of fabric we order.

Tops, bottoms, outerwear, essential apparel

Royal Robbins

Management Guideline pg.42: “ Use the detections limits of the Labs prescribed for full range of PFCs and FTOHs

Jackets, pants, sweaters, pullovers, vests, bike shoes, outdoor shoes, gloves, headwear, socks

Vaude

Great success, great challenges: "Since the 2018 Summer Collection, all waterproof and water-repellent clothing products have featured PFC-free Eco Finish as standard"

Fabric protectors, stain removers, leather care, disinfectants, hand sanitizer, kits, and bundles

Detrapel

DetraPel Fabric Protectors “ Free of dangerous PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) like C4, C6, or C8

Waterproof spray

Granger

Our formulations are also PFC-free, meaning that when you use our products, you can be ensured in the knowledge that they’re not only safe for you to use but also protect the environments you love to explore!

Cleaning products, conditioning products, waterproofing products

Nikwax

At Nikwax we do not consider fluorocarbons (PFCs) to be safe for use in the home. We therefore exclude them from all our aftercare products.

Tents

The Tent Lab

Our tents also use no PVCs or fluorinated anything – no PTFE, no PFOA, no PFASs – not as part of any finish, not part of any laminate, not part of any component. These are PFAS-free tents.

Clothes, accessories, garment care, kids & junior products

Houdini Sportswear

All our waterproof outerwear is made from circular performance fabrics which are never treated with PFAS or other harmful chemicals.

Coats, jackets, pants, accessories, t-shirts,

ELVINE

We use a water repellent impregnation without highly fluorinated chemicals (PFASs). PFASs are toxic to humans and environment.

All products

Stierna Equestrian Sportswear

Stierna's waterproof riding clothes have been free from PFAS since its launch in 2015.

Bakeware & cookware products**

All products - cookware, bakeware, and appliances

Green Pan

FAQ How is your ceramic nonstick coating made? “We’ve cut out the toxins—PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium—so you can cook without worry.”

All products - cookware, electrics, bakeware, and tools

Green Life

FAQ How is your ceramic nonstick coating made?

"Our pans are made from recycled aluminum and our coating is free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium, so you can breathe easy."

All products – cookware and bakeware

Caraway

FAQ How safe is your non-stick coating? “Our ceramic non-stick is made from inorganic natural ingredients which are all 100% safe to use in contact with all foods (and FDA approved). Plus, the absence of potentially dangerous chemicals like PTFE, PFOA, PFAS . . .”

Pan 8 traditional pieces of cookware

Always Pan

Product details "Exclusive non-toxic, nonstick ceramic coating made without potentially toxic materials like PFOAs, PTFEs, other PFAs, lead, cadmium, toxic metals, and nanoparticles.”

Dental floss

All floss products

Coco Floss

We care "We have always been and always will be cruelty-free, vegan, and free of toxins, including parabens, SLS, and PFAS."

Charcoal floss, peppermint floss, hemp seed oil and coconut oil infused floss

Hello Products

Product purpose "it’s PFAS-free and coated with vegan candelilla wax that’s formulated with xylitol"

All floss products

Radius Floss

Coated with care “We coat our flosses in 100% pure, natural candelilla wax and organic carnauba wax for maximum glide-ability. They’re also free from PFAS, glutens, preservatives, GMOs, artificial sweeteners, colorings and fluoride, for your peace of mind.”

Cosmetic products

Beauty, clothing, and accessories

H&M

H&M Group banned PFAS in clothing, accessories and shoes in 2013, and are happy to be a part of POPFREE — a three-year project with the overall goal to create a transition to better alternatives in sectors that often use PFAS.

All brands, skincare, make-up, hair, bath & body, and fragrance products

Credo

"Credo prohibits PFAS as ingredients (we added the entire chemical class to The Dirty List® in 2019) and in packaging (a part of the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines released in April 2020).

All beauty products

Annmarie Skin Care

Not permitting PFAS "Annmarie Skin Care stands in alignment with the removal and regulation of PFAS and does not intentionally add any member of the whole class of PFAS to our product line"

* Companies denoted with an asterisk are current suppliers for the federal government, according to GSA’s eLibrary Contractor Listing.

** EWG recommends the use of cast iron or stainless steel bakeware/cookware as alternatives to non-stick products that contain PFAS.

Disclaimer: EWG does not endorse any company or product listed in this chart.