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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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No PPE specified in published sources for eyes. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“SDS §2 carries no skin classification (H315/H317/H314 absent); the mixture is not classified as a skin irritant or sensitizer. pH 11.0 · routine spray-and-wipe contact does not create a chemistry-based PPE requirement, but extended or repeated contact with the concentrate provides reasonable context for gloves.”
— Griot's Garage
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 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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This product ranks #4 of 8 in Plastic / Trim Cleaner.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 14, 2026
TL;DR Lifts fingerprints and surface dust from dash and door panels in one wipe, dries haze-free · community sources confirm minimal residue. pH 11.0 formula; manufacturer claims safe on all surfaces except LCD screens, but no specific soft-touch rubberized panel confirmation exists in product data.
Spray onto trim or a cloth, wipe, move on. The alkaline surfactant formula clears fingerprints and light grime on standard hard plastic in one pass; heavier oily deposits may need a second wipe. owners broadly confirm a clean, streak-free result · a small minority report a sticky feel consistent with over-application. Trigger sprayer delivers adequate mist, no clog reports. pH 11.0 is at the boundary for soft-touch panels: no documented staining, but no community confirmation of long-term soft-touch safety either.
Best for regular maintenance between details · fingerprints, dust, light grime on hard interior plastic. Not the tool for heavy silicone dressing buildup (diluted APC strip first) or if a dressed finish or UV protection is the goal (use an interior detailer after cleaning). If the vehicle has expensive soft-touch rubberized panels, test in a hidden area first.
SDS §2 classifies this formula as "Not classified as hazardous" · zero H-codes, no signal word. pH 11.0 is documented in SDS §9 but does not reach the H314 corrosion threshold at product level. SDS §2 carries no skin classification; extended contact with the concentrate is the only pH-based trigger for the situational skin PPE tier. No eye or lung classification. The surfactant system includes four aquatic-toxic ingredients per CA RTK; no PFAS, no Prop 65 ingredients, no D4/D5 silicones confirmed.
The manufacturer claims 'safe on all surfaces (except LCD screens)' but the product page and TDS do not include a specific soft-touch rubberized panel confirmation. pH 11.0 is at the boundary where soft-touch coatings can show sensitivity with repeated use. Community reports are mixed · no documented staining cases found, but no targeted soft-touch long-term confirmation either. For vehicles with expensive soft-touch dash coatings, test in an inconspicuous area first.
The manufacturer explicitly excludes LCD screens. The alkaline pH (11.0) means caution is warranted on soft-touch rubberized panels and matte factory-finish plastics · apply conservatively and wipe off promptly. Standard hard dash plastic, vinyl, and ABS door cards are well-supported by community experience.
Eight ingredients per the California Right-to-Know supplement (the SDS §3 lists none by OSHA threshold): water, alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (anionic surfactant), C12-15 alcohols ethoxylated (nonionic surfactant), pentasodium triphosphate (builder), DPGME (glycol ether coupling solvent), sodium caprylyl sulfonate (anionic surfactant), sodium hydroxide (pH adjuster), and cocamine oxide (amphoteric foam booster). No D4/D5 silicones, no butyl glycol, no Prop 65 ingredients.
Most owners report a minimal-residue, streak-free result. A minority note a sticky feel on cleaned surfaces, which is consistent with over-application or a specific material interaction. Following the manufacturer's spray-and-wipe method without saturation resolves most residue issues based on the majority of community feedback.
The score starts from what the product chemically is, not just what its SDS flags. This is a pH 11.0 alkaline formula built on sodium hydroxide plus a phosphate builder, which places it in the mild-alkaline class · that class starts at 8.0, below a benign water-based spray. The SDS carries no GHS hazard classification (no H-codes, no signal word), so nothing is deducted on top of that starting line, and the score holds at 8.0. The SDS only tests for GHS thresholds, not absolute safety, so a perfect score would be an over-claim we can't defend.
Marketing copy from Griot's Garage, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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