Is Protease Enzyme a VOC?

No. Protease Enzyme is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).

Is Protease Enzyme on California's Proposition 65 list?

No. Protease Enzyme is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

Is Protease Enzyme EPA Safer Choice certified?

Yes. Protease Enzyme is on the EPA Safer Choice list.

Protease Enzyme

Enzymes

Protease Enzyme appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is on the EPA Safer Choice list.

Proteases are protein-cleaving enzymes used in cleaning products. No GHS hazard classifications at use concentrations in fabric cleaners. Specific enzyme strain not disclosed by manufacturer.

Health & environment profile

VOC: no
Prop 65 listed: no
Asthmagen: no
EPA Safer Choice: yes
Aquatic toxicity: no
Biodegradable: yes
Bioaccumulative: no
Persistent: no
Ozone depleting: no
Microplastic: no
PFAS: no

Purpose: Biological catalyst that breaks down protein-based stains (food, blood, sweat, skin oils)

Common questions about Protease Enzyme

What is Protease Enzyme used for in car care?: Biological catalyst that breaks down protein-based stains (food, blood, sweat, skin oils)
Is Protease Enzyme a VOC?: No. Protease Enzyme is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Protease Enzyme on California's Proposition 65 list?: No. Protease Enzyme is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Protease Enzyme EPA Safer Choice certified?: Yes. Protease Enzyme is on the EPA Safer Choice list.

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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.