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Decent, but wear gloves and ventilate.
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Prices may varyThe manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet classifies this product with one or more GHS Category 1 health hazards — the most severe tier. The hazard statements in quotes below are the verbatim GHS language from the SDS, as required by OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. The line under each statement translates the GHS classification into plain language.
GHS Category 1 skin corrosion — classified as causing irreversible skin damage on contact.
GHS Category 1 eye damage — classified as causing irreversible eye damage on contact.
If swallowed, inhaled, or splashed in eyes:
Call Poison Control immediately at 1-800-222-1222 (US, 24/7, free) and have the product container with you. Poison Control's standing guidance is to not induce vomiting after chemical exposure; they will direct first-aid steps based on the specific product.
About this product's hazards. This product's Safety Data Sheet uses signal word danger. Read the manufacturer's SDS and follow all safety instructions before use. CarCareTruth ratings translate the manufacturer's safety sheet. They do not replace the SDS or substitute for a hazard assessment specific to your task.
Health score is for adult use as intended, per the manufacturer's SDS. It does not model child ingestion, accidental spill cleanup, or off-label use. See the safety panel below for full hazard classification, and /disclaimer for the full editorial scope.
GHS hazard codes are quoted from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet. PPE tiers below translate those codes and the listed ingredient chemistry; they are not CarCareTruth recommendations.
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“H318 (serious eye damage, irreversible) in SDS §2 at concentrate strength. GHS05 pictogram. The H318 classification applies to the product as sold · SDS §8 directs eye protection during concentrate handling. At the 10:1 working dilution the SDS does not carry a dilution carve-out for this classification.”
— 3D Car Care
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1); 1910.151(c)
“The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from… liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids…”
ANSI Z87.1 (chemical splash protection — incorporated via §1910.6)
OSHA standards apply to workplaces. Cited here as the U.S. reference threshold for the underlying hazard class.
CarCareTruth publishes the cited sources verbatim and does not advise what action a user should take. Consult the full SDS before use.
From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“H314 (skin corrosion/burns) in SDS §2 at concentrate strength; H315 (skin irritation) persists at 10:1 working dilution. Sodium metasilicate and sodium hydroxide are the primary drivers. SDS §8 specifies protective gloves for concentrate handling.”
— 3D Car Care
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.132; 1910.133; 1910.138; 1910.151(c)
“Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.”
ANSI Z87.1 (eye/face — incorporated via §1910.6)
OSHA standards apply to workplaces. Cited here as the U.S. reference threshold for the underlying hazard class.
CarCareTruth publishes the cited sources verbatim and does not advise what action a user should take. Consult the full SDS before use.
From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“No H330, H331, H334, or H335 in SDS §2. H373 (STOT-RE Cat 2) is classified for repeated systemic exposure · not an acute inhalation hazard from normal spray use. SDS §7/§8 direct use in a well-ventilated area for prolonged applications in enclosed spaces.”
— 3D Car Care
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.134; 1910.138; 1910.1000
“the primary objective shall be to prevent atmospheric contamination…”
OSHA standards apply to workplaces. Cited here as the U.S. reference threshold for the underlying hazard class.
UN GHS hazard statement
H373“May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure”
UN GHS Rev. 9 (2021)
CarCareTruth publishes the cited sources verbatim and does not advise what action a user should take. Consult the full SDS before use.
No PPE specified in published sources for ventilation. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
PPE tiers translate the manufacturer’s SDS and U.S. regulatory standards. Not professional safety advice. How we report safety.
This product ranks #7 of 11 in All-Purpose Cleaner (APC).Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 4, 2026
TL;DR Concentrated alkaline degreaser. Dilutes 10:1 for interior cleaning, 5:1 for exterior badges · community confirms effective on carpets, oil stains, vinyl, and plastic with no paint damage at recommended dilution. The SDS signal word is DANGER at concentrate strength; eye protection and gloves are required when handling the concentrate. No Prop 65 warning.
3D's All Purpose Cleaner is a strongly alkaline concentrate with a nonionic surfactant system and silicate-based alkaline builders. Concentrate pH runs 11·13 (SDS §9), dropping to a moderately alkaline working solution at 10:1. Owners report oil stains lifting from car carpet without fuss, and long-term repeat buyers describe deep cleaning on vinyl and plastic trim. Community dilution practice: 10:1 interior, 5:1 exterior badges, undiluted for engine grease, 15:1 per an owner citing the manufacturer's own recommendation. The brand mentions an enzyme system in its feature bullets that does not appear in SDS §3 · the manufacturer describes it as a trade-secret formulation. Quality score: 7.3.
Buy it if you want one concentrate covering interior and exterior cleaning with strong per-use economics from a gallon jug. Skip it if you need a no-mix RTU spray, require EPA Safer Choice certification, or prefer a product with full formula disclosure beyond the four SDS-named ingredients.
SDS §2 signal word is DANGER, driven by serious eye damage and skin corrosion classifications at concentrate strength. SDS §8 directs eye protection and protective gloves during concentrate handling. At 10:1 working dilution, corrosive risk reduces substantially · the working solution is moderately alkaline (estimated pH 9.5·10.5) and the SDS corrosion classification applies to the undiluted product. The H373 classification in the SDS flags repeated-exposure systemic risk from the silicate builder chemistry · this is not an acute spray-inhalation concern at working dilution, but SDS §7/§8 direct use in a well-ventilated area for prolonged enclosed-space application. No Prop 65 chemicals. Working-solution VOC is negligible (SDS §9 VOC <1% at concentrate, under 1 g/L at 10:1). No aquatic toxicity codes, no chlorinated solvents.
Community reviews confirm 10:1 (10 parts water to 1 part cleaner) for general interior cleaning · vinyl, plastic trim, leather, and carpet. Use 5:1 for exterior badges, emblems, and painted trim. Undiluted or at 2:1 for heavy engine-bay grease. According to owners, the manufacturer's recommended dilution is 1 part cleaner to 15 parts water for general use. Adjust stronger or weaker based on soil level · the concentrate gives flexibility across tasks.
At 10:1 working dilution, community reviews confirm no paint or clearcoat damage and no issues with rubber seals or trim. Owners who tested at 15:1 report it will not remove painted-on writing in the car. At 5:1 for exterior badges, no reports of paint spotting. Owners report fabric color fading at 4:1 on non-automotive fabric; concentrated use on dye-sensitive textiles carries risk. On automotive surfaces at recommended dilution, no documented damage pattern exists across the owner reviews.
The DANGER signal word comes from serious eye damage classification in SDS §2 at concentrate strength · the product as sold carries this GHS classification. This applies to the undiluted concentrate. The as-sold classification drives the label requirement under GHS labeling rules, which is why SDS §8 directs eye protection when handling the concentrate.
No. Rainforest data shows proposition_65_warning: false, confirmed by SDS §15 which discloses no Prop 65 chemicals. The four ingredients disclosed in SDS §3 · C9-11 ethoxylated alcohol, disodium metasilicate, sodium hydroxide, and tetrasodium EDTA · do not appear on California's Prop 65 list.
Marketing copy from 3D Car Care, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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