Regenerated Cellulose
- Polymers
- CAS 68442-85-3
- IUPAC: Cellulose, regenerated
Regenerated Cellulose (CAS 68442-85-3) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.
GHS Not Classified — regenerated cellulose (rayon fiber) is not hazardous under GHS health classifications. No H-codes. No Prop 65 listing. Wipe substrate may cause minor mechanical abrasion to skin during prolonged rubbing but presents no chemical hazard. Does not carry forward any health classification to SDS §2.
Regenerated cellulose (CAS 68442-85-3) is a processed plant-based fiber used as the substrate for pre-moistened cleaning and restoration wipes. Commonly known as rayon or viscose in textile contexts, in wipe products it provides the physical carrier that holds the cleaning or sealant formula and delivers controlled abrasive action to the surface being treated.
The substrate itself contributes no GHS health classifications — it is the formula impregnated into the wipe that drives the SDS signal word and H-codes. The classification as a "flammable solid" (H228) in some SDS is driven by the wipe substrate's combustibility as a physical form — this is a physical hazard classification, not a health hazard, and contributes zero to the health score per the flammability-not-health principle.
Biodegradable under composting conditions. No aquatic toxicity. No Prop 65 listing.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- no
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- yes
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
- Env. score
- 4/5
Common questions about Regenerated Cellulose
- What is Regenerated Cellulose used for in car care?
- Non-woven wipe substrate in pre-moistened cleaning and restoration wipes; provides physical abrasive action during application
- Is Regenerated Cellulose a VOC?
- No. Regenerated Cellulose is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Regenerated Cellulose on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Regenerated Cellulose is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
- Is Regenerated Cellulose biodegradable?
- Yes. Regenerated Cellulose has a confirmed biodegradable profile.
1 product contain this
Armor All Ultra Shine Headlight Restoration WipesProp 65headlight-restoration
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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.