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Decent, 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.
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, Category 1) and H314 (skin corrosion/eye burns, Category 1) are classified at concentrate strength in SDS Section 2. The concentrate pH of 12.6 is above the caustic threshold. Eye protection is warranted when handling the product at full concentrate.”
— Chemical Guys
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, Category 1) is classified at concentrate strength in SDS Section 2. The NaOH/KOH alkaline system at 2.5-10% concentrate drives the corrosive classification, and the concentrate pH of 12.6 exceeds the caustic threshold. Skin protection is warranted when handling the undiluted concentrate.”
— Chemical Guys
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
“SDS Section 8 calls for respiratory protection if working conditions cannot keep airborne concentration below exposure limits, and Section 11 separately reports that prolonged inhalation of the product is corrosive to mucous membranes and the upper respiratory tract, the same caustic chemistry behind the H314/H318 codes. Since this product is applied as a mist through a foam cannon, a mask or good ventilation is a sensible precaution beyond a quick outdoor bucket wash.”
— Chemical Guys
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 #16 of 21 in Car Shampoo.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 30, 2026
TL;DR Cleans reliably and does not strip wax at normal wash dilution · a solid foam-gun-compatible shampoo that's well-reviewed by a large owner base. The concentrate has a DANGER signal word (alkaline pH); wear goggles and gloves when handling it undiluted. Prop 65 warning is genuine.
Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss lifts road film and brake dust with a citrus-scented foaming formula for foam cannons, foam guns, and two-bucket washes. Use 1 oz per gallon in a bucket or 45·60 ml in a cannon chamber. Multiple long-term owners confirm thick, slick suds that do not strip wax or sealants at recommended dilution. One reported caveat: the gloss polymers can leave light streaking on windows and glossy plastic at higher-than-label concentration. Shake before use if the bottle has been sitting.
Best for owners with waxed or coated paint who want a high-lather foam-gun shampoo for routine weekly washes. Skip it if you need a strip wash before a new wax or coating application · use a dedicated strip shampoo instead.
H314 (skin corrosion) and H318 (serious eye damage) are on the SDS at concentrate strength; wear goggles and gloves when handling the undiluted product. At ~1:256 working-solution dilution both codes are expected to resolve. SDS §15 lists two confirmed Prop 65 substances: 1,4-dioxane (cancer, trace byproduct from surfactant manufacturing) and sulphur dioxide (reproductive harm). The wash solution goes to storm-drain runoff; one surfactant ingredient carries an aquatic toxicity flag at concentrate. No EPA Safer Choice certification; "biodegradable" on the product listing is a manufacturer claim without SDS confirmation.
Community owners consistently confirm it does not strip wax or standard sealants at the recommended dilution (1 oz per gallon). Chemical Guys markets it as coating-safe, and owners report no adverse effects on coated surfaces at normal wash concentration. Note that wax-safe and ceramic-coating-safe are distinct claims · if your coating requires a specific shampoo per the coating manufacturer's warranty, verify with the coating brand before using any non-approved shampoo.
Yes. The SDS (revised 2025-10-04, §15) lists two Prop 65 substances: 1,4-dioxane (a cancer-listed byproduct of the ethoxylation process in SLES) and sulphur dioxide (reproductive harm). This is a confirmed genuine warning verified against the SDS, not a Rainforest API false positive.
Yes · owners confirm foam cannon and foam gun compatibility. Owners use roughly 45·60 ml per cannon chamber and report thick, clinging suds. It also works in standard two-bucket washes at 1 oz per gallon.
The DANGER signal word comes from the concentrate's chemistry: the alkaline formula (pH 12.6 at full strength) carries H314 (skin corrosion) and H318 (serious eye damage) classifications in the SDS. At working-solution dilution (1 oz per gallon), the corrosive pH is expected to drop well below the hazard threshold · neither H-code is scored as surviving to working solution in CCT's breakdown. The DANGER classification reflects concentrate-level data; the working-dilution hazard profile is substantially lower.
Yes, multiple owners note that the liquid separates on standing, particularly in larger sizes stored for extended periods. Shaking thoroughly before each use is confirmed practice across the owner reviews community.
Marketing copy from Chemical Guys, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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