Pampers Sensitive Wipes
Quick verdict
- Verdict
- Caution
- Evidence
- Moderate
Current US formula is disclosed without phenoxyethanol; a PEG-40 surfactant keeps it in Caution, with a 30-compound PFAS panel reported non-detect.
Match the reviewed formula to your package; a test does not cover every batch. See version details.
- Caution
- The reviewed formula contains PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil.
- Good
- A published independent PFAS panel is linked below.
- The cited 30-compound PFAS panel reported non-detect.
- Pampers' current US disclosures identify the formula as made without phenoxyethanol.
What we could not verify
- Match the reviewed formula to your package; a test does not cover every batch.
- The current US formula contains PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil; formulas can differ by market and change over time.
- Certification scopes differ. None is a guarantee that a product will suit every child.
Why we reached this verdict
Pampers' current US ingredient disclosure and professional product page identify this formula as made without phenoxyethanol, correcting the older formula description previously shown here. It still contains PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil; see our entry on it. Non-detect for 30 named PFAS in Consumer Reports' June 2026 independent testing.
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- Caution
- The reviewed formula contains PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil.
- Good
- A published independent PFAS panel is linked below.
- The cited 30-compound PFAS panel reported non-detect.
- Pampers' current US disclosures identify the formula as made without phenoxyethanol.
What the evidence shows
PFAS in Baby Wipes: Results From CR's Tests
CR listed 'Pampers Sensitive Wipes' as Not Detected for 30 individual PFAS compounds, meaning none were found at or above its detection limit of 2.3 nanograms per sample.
Why we reached this verdict
Pampers' current US ingredient disclosure and professional product page identify this formula as made without phenoxyethanol, correcting the older formula description previously shown here. It still contains PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil; see our entry on it. Non-detect for 30 named PFAS in Consumer Reports' June 2026 independent testing.
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The ingredients discussed in this review
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Why it is discussed here
- A disclosed ingredient, a caution-level consideration under our standard, not a listed disqualifier.
What we could not verify
- Match the reviewed formula to your package; a test does not cover every batch.
- The current US formula contains PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil; formulas can differ by market and change over time.
- Certification scopes differ. None is a guarantee that a product will suit every child.
Materials & ingredients
| Material or ingredient | What it is | Concern level | Why it's flagged here |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer made by reacting hydrogenated castor oil with roughly 40 moles of ethylene oxide (a process called ethoxylation), which lets it blend water- and oil-based ingredients that don't naturally mix. | Depends on context | A disclosed ingredient, a caution-level consideration under our standard, not a listed disqualifier. |
Testing history
| Source | Date | Tested for | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Reports independent testing | June 2026 | PFAS (30 compounds) | Non-detect |
Explore the research
What the evidence tells us
The review links Consumer Reports’ June 2026 testing. Its panel examined 30 named PFAS compounds; a non-detect result applies to that panel and its tested samples, not to every PFAS or every future batch.
What's still uncertain
- Match the reviewed formula to your package; a test does not cover every batch.
- The current US formula contains PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil; formulas can differ by market and change over time.
- Certification scopes differ. None is a guarantee that a product will suit every child.
Technical detail & sources
Reported testing
- PFAS (30 compounds): Non-detect. Consumer Reports independent testing (June 2026). Read the published report.
Sources to read
- Pampers materials and safety — Sensitive Wipes ingredients, Pampers (2026)
- Pampers Sensitive Wipes — professional product information, Procter & Gamble (2026)
- Baby wipe ingredient review and product comparisons, Consumer Reports (2026)
- PFAS in Baby Wipes: Results From CR’s Tests, Consumer Reports (2026)
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Final verdict against our baby wipes standard
Caution Published as Caution under the published standard for baby wipes, based on the specific, dated findings above. That standard was written before this or any other product on the page was evaluated, and doesn't change to fit a favorite See the full site-wide standard for how every category is held to the same process.