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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:
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“H314 (skin and eye corrosion/irritation, Category 1) is classified at concentrate strength in SDS §2. GHS05 pictogram confirms corrosive classification. Eye protection is warranted when handling the undiluted 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 §2. The NaOH/KOH alkaline system at 2.5·10% drives the corrosive classification. 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.
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No PPE specified in published sources for lungs. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
No PPE specified in published sources for ventilation. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
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Last reviewed May 26, 2026
TL;DR Hyper-concentrated citrus shampoo that cleans well and produces heavy suds in foam guns and cannons. The SDS carries a DANGER signal word (H314 skin corrosion, H318 serious eye damage at concentrate) and a California Prop 65 warning. Both ASINs are currently unavailable.
Citrus Wash Clear cleans by lifting dirt off the surface · use 1/2 oz per two gallons for a standard maintenance wash in a bucket, foam gun, or foam lance. owners confirm reliable road film removal and frothy suds at that ratio. At the standard 1:512 dilution it does not strip wax or sealant; the label also specifies a paintwork-cleanser mode at 2 oz per gallon, and owners document that intentional strip-wash use case explicitly.
Best fit is someone who wants one concentrate for both maintenance washes and occasional pre-wax strip washes · the same jug handles both at different dilutions. Skip it if you want something unambiguously coating-safe at any dilution, or if Prop 65 ingredients are a concern. Chemical Guys HydroSuds is the better choice for routine coated-car maintenance.
H314 (skin corrosion, Category 1) and H318 (serious eye damage, Category 1) are classified at concentrate strength in SDS §2 · the NaOH/KOH alkaline system at 2.5·10% drives both. At 1:512 working dilution both codes resolve, but skin and eye protection is warranted when handling the undiluted concentrate. SDS Section 15 lists 1,4-dioxane (cancer) and sulphur dioxide (reproductive harm) as Prop 65 substances. The LAS surfactant carries an ingredient-level aquatic toxicity rating, reflected in the environment score of 6/10.
It depends on dilution. At the standard label dilution (1/2 oz per two gallons), the formula is likely wax-safe · owners confirm this as a maintenance wash that does not strip protection at normal concentration. At the paintwork-cleanser dilution (2 oz per gallon, an 8x more concentrated solution), the brand explicitly markets it as a cleanser that strips contamination, and several owners confirm intentional strip-wash use at that ratio. For coated vehicles, use the standard 1:512 dilution only.
Yes. SDS Section 15 (CWS301 proxy SDS, same formula) lists 1,4-dioxane (cancer) and sulphur dioxide (reproductive harm) as Prop 65 substances. The Rainforest API returns a negative flag for both ASINs, but those listings are currently out of stock and may not reflect current Prop 65 labeling. SDS Section 15 is the authoritative source.
The DANGER classification comes from the alkaline ingredient system · the SDS lists NaOH (sodium hydroxide) at 2.5·10% concentrate, which triggers H314 (skin corrosion) and H318 (serious eye damage) at full concentrate strength. At the standard working dilution of 1/2 oz per two gallons (a 1:512 dilution), both codes resolve and the pH drops to an estimated 8·9, well below the corrosion threshold. The DANGER designation reflects the concentrate, not the wash solution.
It is among the most concentrated in the Chemical Guys lineup at 1/2 oz per two gallons (1:512 dilution) for a standard maintenance wash. The label also specifies a paintwork-cleanser mode at 2 oz per gallon · eight times stronger. By comparison, HydroSuds is used at 1·3 oz per gallon (1:43 to 1:128 range). Citrus Wash Clear's higher dilution ratio means a one-gallon jug goes significantly further, though both Amazon ASINs are currently unavailable.
Marketing copy from Chemical Guys, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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