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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
“SDS §2 classifies H319 (eye irritation, Cat 2A · reversible) and the GHS07 pictogram at WARNING signal word. The product label also carries an eye-irritant warning, which is working-solution evidence the hazard is real. Per health.md §PPE eyes, a confirmed H319 sets eyes to recommended. Note: the label phrase 'Causes serious eye damage' reads as H318 precautionary copy, but SDS §2 classifies H319 (Cat 2A reversible), not H318 (Cat 1 irreversible), so the eyes tier stays recommended, not required, and no H318 Cat-1 deduction applies.”
— P&S Detail Products
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)
“The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from… liquid chemicals…”
ANSI Z87.1 (incorporated via §1910.6)
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 skin. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
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.
PPE tiers translate the manufacturer’s SDS and U.S. regulatory standards. Not professional safety advice. How we report safety.
This product ranks #5 of 22 in Car Shampoo.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 9, 2026
TL;DR Cleans road film reliably in a two-bucket pass, produces slick suds that float the mitt across paint without drag, and community owners consistently confirm it does not strip wax, sealants, or ceramic coatings at 1:128 dilution.
Pearl lifts dirt off paint and rinses clean · one ounce per gallon (1:128) for bucket or foam cannon use. Multiple owners with coated cars confirm the slick wash solution lets the mitt glide without contact drag, and long-term buyers report reliable single-pass cleaning on routine contamination while leaving existing coating performance intact.
Best for weekly maintenance washes on coated, waxed, or sealed vehicles where a slick, surface-safe formula is the priority. The 1-gallon size gives strong cost-per-wash value. Skip it before applying a new wax or sealant · Pearl is formulated to preserve existing protection; a dedicated strip shampoo is the right choice for pre-coating prep.
SDS §2 (2024-11-26) classifies this product at WARNING with H319 (eye irritation, Cat 2A · reversible). That is the lone health hazard code, and it sets the health score: a single mild eye-irritant on a benign water-and-surfactant base lands the product in the low-risk band rather than the near-perfect range, without being treated as a serious hazard. Eye protection is sensible when handling the concentrate. The product label states "Causes serious eye damage" (H318-level wording), but SDS §2 classifies the milder H319 (Cat 2A, reversible), not H318 · the label copy reads more severe than the actual classification. SDS §12.2 confirms all three surfactants are readily biodegradable. The sodium-C14-16 olefin sulfonate surfactant carries ingredient-level aquatic toxicity data, reflected in the environment score. No Prop 65 warning, no PFAS, no asthmagen.
Community owners consistently confirm Pearl does not strip wax, sealants, or ceramic coatings at the recommended 1:128 dilution. The formula is a mild surfactant blend that lifts dirt without the alkaline pH needed to degrade hydrophobic protection layers. Multiple owners explicitly note using it as their maintenance wash on coated and ceramic-treated vehicles without degrading water behavior.
Pearl is rated for 80·128:1 dilution with water; the label primary recommendation is 1 oz per gallon (1:128). A 1-gallon jug at that dilution yields 128 gallons of wash solution · very competitive cost-per-wash for the category.
Yes · the listing markets it as foam cannon ready and owners confirm it generates foam in both bucket and foam cannon applications. Owners note it is not a maximum-foam product by design: the formula prioritizes wash slip and dirt lift over foam volume, which some owners view as a quality signal (dense foam that clings to the car can hold dirt in place longer). Foam cannon performance is rated solid, not exceptional.
The label states 1 oz (two capfuls) per gallon of water, which is an 80·128:1 range. The primary recommended dilution is 1:128. Some detailers use 1:80 for heavier contamination. Score is computed at 1:128 (most dilute labeled use).
No. The product listing confirms no Prop 65 warning, and SDS §15 (2024-11-26) lists no Prop 65 substances in the formulation.
Lemon. Multiple owners describe it as a clean, fresh lemon fragrance · one of the more frequently praised sensory characteristics of this product.
Marketing copy from P&S Detail Products, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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