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Personal care products like dental floss, diapers, menstrual products, moisturizer and makeup are also potential sources of PFAS exposure, though some companies are discontinuing the use of those chemicals in their products.—
Mara Hoplamazian,
NPR,
2 June 2026 When further unwound, the thin nylon strands also make good fishing line, sewing thread—even dental floss.—
Chris Haslam,
Wired News,
24 May 2026 Certain mascaras, foundations and lip products contain PFAS as a texture agent, and some dental floss brands have historically used PFAS coatings, per NRDC reporting from September 2025.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026 Certain mascaras, foundations and dental flosses also use PFAS as texture or coating agents.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dental floss