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Prices may varyAbout 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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Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS §8 specifies 'Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles)' in imperative language. The H302 (harmful if swallowed, Cat 4) oral hazard applies to the same EG chemistry that can reach eyes during concentrate pour; eye protection limits splash exposure.
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Only when: splash risk
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
H302 (harmful if swallowed, Cat 4) applies to the ethylene glycol base chemistry; SDS §8 specifies protective gloves where hand contamination is possible during drain or fill work. SDS §8 lists compatible materials: Neoprene, Nitrile, PVC.
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.132(d); 1910.1200(f)
“The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment.”
OSHA standards apply to workplaces. Cited here as the U.S. reference threshold for the underlying hazard class.
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Only when: hot panels · in enclosed space
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS §8 states 'If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations to a level which is adequate to protect worker health, an approved respirator must be worn.' No inhalation-route H-code (H330/H331/H332/H334/H335) is classified at §2 mixture level, and SDS §9 confirms EG vapor pressure is negligible at ambient temperature (flash point 249.8F / 121.0C). The realistic trigger is draining hot coolant or working in an enclosed engine bay where steam concentrates vapor.
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.134; 1910.138; 1910.1000
“the primary objective shall be to prevent atmospheric contamination… When effective engineering controls are not feasible… appropriate respirators shall be used.”
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 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.
Scope of these PPE tiers. The tiers on this page translate the product's Safety Data Sheet where one is published, plus its ingredient chemistry, into a comparable rating. They describe a formulation, not a situation: a tier is not a safety determination for any specific user, task, quantity, or environment. The manufacturer's label and use instructions govern how the product is handled. Where the product is used at work, the employer's PPE program and hazard assessment under 29 CFR 1910.132 decide what protection is selected, not this page.
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This product ranks #18 of 22 in Coolant / Antifreeze.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 25, 2026
TL;DR Ford OEM concentrate for vehicles requiring spec WSS-M97B51-A1 · the factory call for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners. NOAT inhibitor chemistry (Nitrited Organic Acid Technology), ethylene glycol base. H302 (harmful if swallowed) classification applies to the EG chemistry; households with pets or children should store it secured.
Motorcraft Gold Concentrated Antifreeze VC-7-B is Ford's NOAT (Nitrited Organic Acid Technology) coolant concentrate meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1, required by many Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury gasoline and diesel engines. NOAT chemistry is confirmed from SDS §3 (sodium nitrite at 0.1-1%), an extended-life inhibitor suited to Ford's engine metallurgy. Meets ASTM D3306. Sold as full-strength concentrate requiring dilution with distilled water (typically 50/50). Ethylene glycol base · SDS carries a DANGER signal word driven by H370 and H372 (target organ toxicity), a step above typical H302-only EG coolants.
Best for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners whose owner's manual specifies Ford spec WSS-M97B51-A1. Strong choice for anyone who wants the OEM coolant by name at a competitive online price. Skip for vehicles requiring a different Ford spec · the label explicitly prohibits mixing with WSS-M97B44-D, ESE-M97B44-A, or WSS-M97B55-A formulations.
SDS signal word is DANGER, driven by H370 (specific target organ toxicity, single exposure) and H372 (repeated exposure · CNS, kidneys, heart, blood). H302 (harmful if swallowed) applies; ethylene glycol is acutely toxic to pets · store it secured. California Prop 65 warning is in effect. Spent coolant must be collected for recycling · most auto parts stores accept used fluid. H412 applies; do not drain to ground or storm sewer.
The listing for Motorcraft Gold Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant VC-7-B carries a California Prop 65 warning. Motorcraft Gold Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant VC-7-B is a working automotive fluid rather than a passive part, so the warning points at the formulation itself. The manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet is the primary source for what is in it: the hazard classification and the PPE tiers on this page are translated from that sheet, and the full SDS is linked from the safety panel. California requires the warning whenever exposure to any of roughly 900 listed substances is possible. It does not name which substance applies to a given product, and it states no dose or risk level, so it is not on its own a measure of how hazardous this fluid is in normal use.
Marketing copy from Motorcraft, via Amazon. Not editorial.
Per manufacturer cross-reference, not a physical test fit. A single generation often forks by engine, trim, and market.
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