Do tampons have Formaldehyde in them?

Not directly, but they do contain ingredients that release it. For example, according to the WVE report, many feminine hygiene products have been found to contain quaternium-15 and DMDM hydantoin, which in turn release formaldehyde — a known carcinogen. read more

For example, according to the WVE report, many feminine hygiene products have been found to contain quaternium-15 and DMDM hydantoin, which in turn release formaldehyde — a known carcinogen. read more

Pads and tampons are regulated as medical devices, which means that companies don’t have to disclose any ingredients in these products. Other feminine care products are regulated as personal care products, which means that companies are legally allowed to keep fragrance ingredients a secret from consumers—even the toxic ones. read more