Conventional Tampons
Moderate burden — Conventional Tampons adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Scented or conventional cotton/rayon menstrual products.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 57 places conventional tampons in the Moderate band. Menstrual products contact absorptive tissue, and studies have detected fragrance chemicals and trace metals in some. Unscented, tested materials reduce that contact exposure.
Frequently asked questions
Is conventional tampons a toxic exposure?
Conventional Tampons has a Detox Score of 57 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Menstrual products contact absorptive tissue, and studies have detected fragrance chemicals and trace metals in some. Unscented, tested materials reduce that contact exposure.
What is a safer alternative to conventional tampons?
A lower-exposure swap for conventional tampons is: Unscented organic-cotton products, or a medical-grade silicone cup. Menstrual products contact absorptive tissue, and studies have detected fragrance chemicals and trace metals in some. Unscented, tested materials reduce that contact exposure.