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Prices may varyHealth 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
“No eye H-codes in SDS. Pump-spray format; incidental mist contact possible. Situational with spray_application trigger.”
— Chemical Guys
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“No skin H-codes in SDS. Water-based surfactant formula; situational for sensitive skin only.”
— Chemical Guys
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“No respiratory H-codes in SDS. Fragrance-containing pump spray; situational for enclosed-space use or fragrance-sensitive individuals.”
— Chemical Guys
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No PPE specified in published sources for ventilation. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
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This product ranks #3 of 12 in Odor Eliminator.
Last reviewed May 29, 2026
TL;DR Ghosted uses a ring-shaped molecular cage active to trap odor molecules · confirmed real elimination, not fragrance masking. The California Citrus tracer scent shows you where you've sprayed · the actual odor removal happens via the ring-shaped molecular cage active. Prop 65 label warning for trace impurities; no acute health hazards from the formula.
Ghosted locks odor molecules inside cage-shaped actives rather than covering them with a stronger scent. Spray onto cabin fabric surfaces · seats, carpet, headliner · and let it dry; no wiping required. The nozzle produces a thick stream, not fine mist, so spraying directly at fabric works better than air-spraying. Owner feedback is good but not elite: most confirm real elimination on pet urine, smoke, and food odors. A minority note surface-level application may not reach odors embedded deep in padding.
Best for owners tackling surface biological odors: pet accidents on seats, smoke in fabric, food spills. Skip it if the odor source is saturated into carpet padding · an enzyme spray with dwell time is more effective at breaking down deeply embedded organic material.
SDS §3 lists no hazardous ingredients. The Prop 65 label warns of trace 1,4-Dioxane and beta-Myrcene · California-specific trace disclosures that drive the health score deduction, not acute hazard indicators. Water-based formula, no high-VOC solvents, no SDS aquatic toxicity codes. PPE is situational: ventilate if fragrance-sensitive.
CarCareTruth scores Chemical Guys Ghosted Complete Interior Vehicle Odor Eliminator at 6.9 out of 10 on the composite CCT score, with a health sub-score of 7.0/10. The CCT score blends real-world effectiveness, ingredient health impact pulled from the manufacturer's safety sheet, and environmental footprint against a published category rubric. See the methodology link on this page for the full scoring breakdown.
Per the Safety Data Sheet ingredient disclosure: From back-of-bottle label (B0C8XGGK3K, image 7133Qrp6TuL, verified 2026-05-29): Water (7732-18-5), Cucurbituril (2102021-72-5), Styrene/acrylic copolymer, xanthan gum (11138-66-2), D-Glucopyranose oligomeric decyl octyl glycoside (68515-73-1), D-Glucopyranose Oligomeric C10-16-Alkyl Glycosides (110615-47-9), fragrance. Item #: SPI23216 (16 oz). Made in USA with domestic and globally sourced components.
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