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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 H319 or H318 at §2 mixture level. SDS §8 does not specify eye protection for normal application. Liquid format may splash during pouring; situational eye protection for splash-risk scenarios.”
— Mothers
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“No H315 or H317 at §2 mixture level. Petroleum-distillate carrier at 20-50% of formula; SDS §8 recommends precautionary gloves for sustained hand contact with petroleum-distillate components.”
— Mothers
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“No H334 or H335 at §2 mixture level. Petroleum-distillate carrier at 20-50% off-gasses during application and haze time. SDS §8 does not specify respiratory protection requirements under the non-hazardous classification.”
— Mothers
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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 #6 of 14 in Liquid Wax.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 29, 2026
TL;DR Pure-carnauba liquid wax with a provisional 4-8 week protection window on a daily driver; community evidence specific to this liquid SKU is thin, so the durability anchor is conservative. Not classified hazardous under OSHA HCS 2012. Amazon sells it only as a 96 oz Pack of 6.
Step 3 of Mothers' California Gold Ultimate Wax System, marketed as pure Brazilian carnauba with no polymer extenders. The ingredient list has no polymer or silicone components, which is consistent with that claim. Pour onto a foam applicator, spread one panel at a time, haze 5-10 minutes, buff off with a microfiber. Community durability data for this specific liquid SKU is sparse; the paste sibling (SKU 05550) has more reviews but those do not transfer, since the two products use different chemistry. Based on liquid pure-carnauba behavior, expect 4-8 weeks of beading on a daily driver.
Buy this to complete the California Gold three-step system or for liquid-format carnauba depth; plan to reapply every 4-8 weeks. Skip it for longer protection; a paint sealant or synthetic-polymer liquid wax holds significantly longer. The Amazon listing is Pack of 6 only (96 oz); single 16 oz bottles are at Walmart and AutoZone.
SDS §2 classifies this product as not hazardous under OSHA HCS 2012; no GHS signal word, no hazard codes at the mixture level, and SDS §15 confirms no Proposition 65 chemicals. The petroleum-distillate carrier (20-50%) contributes an estimated VOC of approximately 263 g/L. SDS §8 lists gloves as a precaution for prolonged skin contact with petroleum-distillate-bearing products. No aquatic toxicity at the §2 mixture level; leave-on product, does not enter drains during application.
The brand markets this as pure Brazilian carnauba. Carnauba is not listed in SDS §3, which is common for non-hazardous wax solids that fall below the hazardous-ingredient reporting threshold or are withheld as trade secrets. The SDS §3 only discloses the petroleum-distillate carrier (20-50%). Critically, the §3 ingredient list contains zero polymer or silicone ingredients, which is consistent with a genuine carnauba formula. The remaining 50-80% of the product is not accounted for by hazardous ingredients.
Community evidence for this specific liquid version is still thin. Based on liquid-format pure carnauba behavior (no polymer extenders to broaden durability), a realistic window is 4-8 weeks on a daily driver. Quality confidence is set to provisional because community follow-up data specific to the liquid SKU 05750 is sparse; the paste sibling's reviews are not transferable since the chemistry differs.
The only Amazon ASIN for the 05750 liquid wax (B001AIQUXW) is listed as a Pack of 6 (6x16 oz = 96 oz total). Single 16 oz bottles are available at Walmart, AutoZone, O'Reilly, and directly from Mothers. The Amazon Pack of 6 is the only listing on that platform, which raises the entry price significantly compared to buying a single bottle elsewhere.
The paste sibling (SKU 05550) uses a different SDS with a DANGER signal word, H317 skin sensitizer classification, and H304 aspiration hazard classification at the mixture level. This liquid version (SKU 05750) carries none of those codes and is not classified hazardous under OSHA HCS 2012. Separate products, separate chemistry, meaningfully different health profiles.
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