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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 aspiration toxicity — thin, oily liquids can slip into the lungs if swallowed, causing chemical pneumonia.
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
“No eye irritation H-code (H319 or H318) is present in SDS §2. Aerosol spray can reach eyes incidentally during application. Situational tier based on spray format; no GHS eye hazard classification in SDS §2.”
— CRC
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
“H317 skin sensitizer Cat 1 is present in SDS §2. Skin sensitizer classification drives skin protection to required · repeated contact can cause sensitization even without immediate irritation. The DANGER signal word has co-occurring health drivers (H304, H317), reinforcing this tier. Nitrile gloves are appropriate.”
— CRC
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.138(a); 1910.132(d)
“appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances.”
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 H335 respiratory irritation code is present for this formula. However, this is an aerosol with a petroleum-distillate carrier at 30·40% concentration and CMR classifications (H351 suspected carcinogen, H361 suspected reproductive toxin) at mixture level. SDS §8 specifies an organic-vapor-cartridge respirator for handling in conditions where exposure limits may be exceeded. The lungs tier is recommended based on the carrier composition and CMR codes · not a GHS inhalation H-code.”
— CRC
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.1000; 1910.1200
“Each employer shall assure that no employee is exposed [in excess of the PEL]…”
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.
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 #8 of 8 in White Lithium Grease.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 12, 2026
TL;DR CRC 5037 is a solid aerosol white lithium grease for door hinges, hood and trunk latches, and garage door hardware · community confirms 4·6 months before any squeak returns, which is strong for an aerosol. DANGER signal word: wear nitrile gloves. Carries a Prop 65 warning for reproductive and carcinogenic ingredients. Not CARB-compliant.
CRC 5037 sprays on through the included extension straw and cures to a white grease film on metal contact surfaces. Attach the straw, direct it into the hinge gap or track hardware, and apply a brief burst · the carrier evaporates and the film stays. Community durability is 4·6 months on exterior door hinges through normal weather, with multiple owners at the 6-month mark reporting no re-squeak. One practical note: the straw may need light pliers to seat fully in the valve on some cans.
Good for exterior door hinges, hood and trunk latches, garage door rollers and hinges, and any metal-on-metal contact point under repeated load. Apply to the rollers and hinges on garage doors · not the tracks themselves, which should stay dry. Skip it for rubber seals and weatherstripping (use silicone spray) and for electrical connections (use dielectric grease).
DANGER signal word from an aspiration hazard and a skin sensitizer classification. Wear nitrile gloves · repeated unprotected contact with a skin sensitizer can cause sensitization. Lungs protection is recommended in enclosed garages: petroleum-distillate carrier at 30·40% with suspected carcinogen and reproductive toxin classifications at the mixture level. Use outdoors or with the garage door open. Carries a California Prop 65 warning and is not CARB-compliant. Aquatic toxicity classified · keep away from drains.
No. White lithium grease is for metal-on-metal contact only · door hinges, hood latches, trunk hinges, garage door hardware. Petroleum-based grease can degrade certain rubber compounds and some plastics over time. For rubber seals and weatherstripping, use a silicone spray. For electrical connections, use dielectric grease.
Yes. The SDS §15 lists a Prop 65 warning for cancer and reproductive harm. The formula carries a reproductive and carcinogenic ingredient warning. This is confirmed in SDS §15 and visible on the product listing.
The DANGER label on CRC 5037 is driven by health-tier H-codes: H304 (aspiration hazard · the aerosol mist may be fatal if swallowed and enters the airways) and H317 (skin sensitizer). Extreme flammability (H222) from the liquefied petroleum gas propellant also contributes to the DANGER label. For normal use applying to door hinges outdoors, the practical risks are: keep away from open flames and ignition sources, wear nitrile gloves, and do not ingest.
Community-confirmed durability on exterior door hinges is in the 4·6 month range for typical use with normal weather exposure. Owners at 6·12 months post-purchase describe no recurrence of squeaking. Garage door tracks may require more frequent reapplication depending on use frequency and exposure.
No. SDS §15 explicitly states this product is not compliant for sale in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and parts of Utah and Virginia. VOC content is approximately 542 g/L · significantly above OTC regulatory limits.
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