Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in reusable feminine hygiene products
3 institutional releases
Published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters · View the paper (DOI)
A new study from Indiana University and Notre Dame researchers finds PFAS in nearly 30% of tested reusable feminine hygiene products. The presence of these chemicals has raised concerns about safety and transparency, particularly for adolescents and young women who use these products.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Study finds “forever chemicals” in reusable feminine hygiene products Indiana University · Jul 22, 2025 · first to report
- Researchers at Notre Dame detect ‘forever chemicals’ in reusable feminine hygiene products University of Notre Dame · Jul 22, 2025
- Research update: PFAS found in several reusable period products American Chemical Society · Aug 11, 2025