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Mediocre, but wear gloves and ventilate.
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The 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.
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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 Cat 1) is classified at the SDS mixture level, driven by the pH-13 alkalinity. SDS Section 8 affirmatively specifies eye/face protection (BS/EN 166). No exception applies at this pH.”
— CarPro
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 Cat 1) is classified at the SDS mixture level from pH >= 11.5 (the mixture measures pH 13). SDS Section 8 affirmatively specifies chemical-resistant gloves (FKM, butyl, CR, or NBR, all >=8h breakthrough).”
— CarPro
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 H334/H335/H331/H330 at mixture level. SDS Section 8 states breathing protection is not required under normal, correct use, with a conditional trigger only if exposure limits are exceeded (a boilerplate-style conditional, not an affirmative requirement). Foaming pump-spray application in an open garage or outdoors satisfies the SDS ventilation guidance.”
— CarPro
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.
Last reviewed July 7, 2026
TL;DR Caustic tire cleaner (pH 13, DANGER, H314 skin corrosion plus H318 serious eye damage) that strips heavy brown bloom in one pass. Chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection are required, and the foam can still damage wheel coatings if it dwells too long.
ReTyre is a strongly alkaline foaming spray that strips old dressing, silicone residue, and brown bloom from tire sidewalls in one pass: spray, cling briefly, brush, rinse. Two independent detailing forums confirm heavy browning lifts on the first try, including a before/after case on severely oxidized tires, and call it faster than multi-product routines. The tradeoff is consumption: the foam burns through roughly half a 500 mL bottle per vehicle on low-profile tires, better suited to occasional deep cleaning than weekly washes.
Best fit for a one-time rescue on severely neglected, browned tires, or as a prep step before a sealant or dressing. Skip it for weekly maintenance: the caustic chemistry demands real PPE, the foam burns product fast, and a milder cleaner suits regular upkeep better. Keep the foam off any coated wheel face.
The SDS classifies ReTyre DANGER at pH 13, from skin corrosion (H314) and serious eye damage (H318). Gloves and eye protection are called for; respiratory protection isn't needed outdoors or in a garage. A trace co-solvent, 2-methoxypropanol, carries a reproductive-hazard classification (H360D) under the most-protective SDS on file. Detailer reports add a further caution: the same alkalinity that strips bloom can degrade wheel coatings on contact, which is why the nozzle clings to the tire. The formula is water-based and PFAS-free with no mixture-level aquatic-toxicity classification, though one ingredient is flagged. No Prop 65 warning was found.
Not without care. ReTyre is a dedicated tire and rubber cleaner, and independent detailer reports confirm it can degrade wheel coatings if left in contact for more than about 5 minutes. It ships with a foaming nozzle specifically designed to keep the product on the tire and off the wheel face.
Yes. The SDS classifies the mixture as DANGER at pH 13, with serious eye damage (H318) and skin corrosion (H314) hazard codes. The SDS specifies chemical-resistant gloves and eye/face protection during handling.
More than a typical tire cleaner. Independent detailer reports describe using roughly half of a 500 mL bottle on a single vehicle's 17-inch low-profile tires with the foaming nozzle, which some reviewers found expensive for routine maintenance and better suited to occasional deep cleaning.
The 1-liter bottle's Amazon listing has shown no active buybox at recent checks (out of stock). CarPro's US distributor site and several third-party detailing retailers carry it directly in 500 mL, 1-liter, and 1-gallon sizes.
Marketing copy from CarPro, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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