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The manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet classifies this product with one or more GHS Category 1 health hazards — the most severe tier. The wording below is taken directly from the SDS as required by OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard.
- H301 “Toxic if swallowed.”
Toxic if swallowed. Do not store near food or beverages. Hands-clean before eating.
- H311 “Toxic in contact with skin.”
Toxic absorbed through skin. Gloves and long sleeves recommended; rinse splashes immediately.
- H331 “Toxic if inhaled.”
Toxic by inhalation. Use outdoors or with a respirator; never in an enclosed garage without ventilation.
If swallowed, inhaled, or splashed in eyes:
Do not induce vomiting. Call Poison Control immediately at 1-800-222-1222 (US, 24/7, free). Have the product container with you.
Store in original container, locked, out of reach of children and pets.
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 SDS data — 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.
From the Safety Data Sheet
Full SDS ↗ (rev. 2014-06-11)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.
EyesRequiredMfr. SDS §8 · 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · GHS H319SkinRequiredMfr. SDS §8 · 29 CFR 1910.132(d) · GHS H301LungsRequiredMfr. SDS §8 · 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1)–(2) · GHS H331Ventilation—No PPE in published sourcesShow details for all categories ▾Hide details ▴
From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“H370 STOT SE Cat 1 targets the CNS and optic nerve as a systemic toxicity route; SDS §8 specifies eye protection. GHS08 health-hazard pictogram is present. Required per health.md PPE tier anchors for H370 targeting eyes.”
— Penray
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.
From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“H311 classifies this product as acutely toxic by dermal contact (Cat 3); methanol absorbs through skin causing systemic poisoning. SDS §8 specifies protective gloves. Required per health.md PPE tier anchors for H311 dermal toxicity.”
— Penray
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.132(d); 1910.138(a)
“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
“H331 classifies this product as acutely toxic by inhalation (Cat 3). SDS §8 specifies respiratory protection in confined or poorly ventilated spaces. Required per health.md PPE tier anchors for H331.”
— Penray
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1)–(2)
“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.
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.
CarCareTruth's Analysis
Last reviewed May 21, 2026
TL;DR Methanol-based aerosol deicer; health score 1.2/10 is correct for methanol chemistry, not an error. The DANGER label is health-driven: SDS §2 classifies this product as acutely toxic by inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion, with organ damage to the CNS and optic nerve. Wear goggles, nitrile gloves, and a respirator per SDS §8. Label claims −25°F; cold-climate community verification is limited.
What it is and how it performs
Penray 5216 is a methanol-based aerosol deicer that clears ice from windshields and thaws frozen door locks. The formula cannot freeze at any realistic outdoor temperature, supporting the −25°F label claim; cold-climate community evidence is limited so deicing speed and low-temp scores are capped conservatively. Surface safety is solid: no salt or chloride content, and 355 Amazon reviews show no paint, seal, or trim damage. The 11 oz can is below the category standard of 16–22 oz.
Who should buy this and who should skip it
Right for situations where a very-low freeze-point formula is needed and appropriate PPE is available. Not a casual glove-box spray: the SDS requires goggles, gloves, and a respirator. Buyers wanting a lower-hazard aerosol deicer should choose an IPA-based formula; those products score 7–9 on health with only situational eye protection.
Safety and environmental impact
SDS §2 carries a health-driven DANGER signal word from H301, H311, H331, and H370 (organ damage to CNS and optic nerve). Prop 65 applies per SDS §15. The H311 dermal absorption route and H370 optic nerve pathway are why all three PPE categories translate to required: wear goggles, nitrile gloves, and an organic-vapor respirator. Environment 6/10: VOC above 550 g/L (−2.0) offset by SDS §12.3 confirmed biodegradability (+1.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Penray 5216 Windshield Spray De-Icer safe to use?▾
The Safety Data Sheet for Penray 5216 Windshield Spray De-Icer carries a DANGER signal word, with classified hazards including H222 (extremely flammable aerosol); H280 (contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated); H301 (toxic if swallowed). The Amazon listing also carries a California Prop 65 warning. See the PPE breakdown above for use-case-specific guidance translated from the SDS hazard codes.
How does Penray 5216 Windshield Spray De-Icer score on CarCareTruth?▾
CarCareTruth scores Penray 5216 Windshield Spray De-Icer at 5.6 out of 10 on the composite CCT score, with a health sub-score of 1.2/10. The CCT score blends real-world effectiveness, SDS-backed ingredient health impact, and environmental footprint against a published category rubric — see the methodology link on this page for the full scoring breakdown.
What's in Penray 5216 Windshield Spray De-Icer?▾
Per the Safety Data Sheet ingredient disclosure: Methanol (CAS 67-56-1): 60–100%; Carbon dioxide (CAS 124-38-9): 5–10%; 2-Butoxyethanol (CAS 111-76-2): 1–5%; Morpholine (CAS 110-91-8): 0.1–1%; 2-Methoxyethanol (CAS 109-86-4): <0.1%. Source: SDS v1.0, 2014-06-11, Fastenal CDN.
From the manufacturer
Marketing copy from Penray, via Amazon. Not editorial.
- •Defrosts and Melts Ice Instantly
- •Thaws Frozen Locks
- •Sprays in even the Coldest Temperatures (-25Degrees F)
- •Safe for All Car Finishes
- •Harmless to Painted Rubber Components
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Manufacturer specifications
- Manufacturer
- The Penray Companies - Performance
- Brand
- PENRAY
- Model
- 5216
- Item Weight
- 15.5 ounces
- Package Dimensions
- 9 x 2.9 x 2.7 inches
- Item model number
- 5216
- Manufacturer Part Number
- 5216
- ASIN
- B00G4TWA5E
- Customer Reviews
- 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (355) 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Best Sellers Rank
- #1,632,902 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #62 in Windshield De-Icers
- Date First Available
- October 21, 2013
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