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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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Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS Section 8 calls for safety glasses (EN 166), Section 2 classifies the concentrate Eye Irrit. 2, H319, and Section 11 confirms real eye irritation. Worth wearing eye protection when handling the concentrate, even though the 1:200 working dilution falls below the classification threshold.
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.
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Only when: handling concentrate · prolonged use
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS Section 8 lists hand protection as "not required in normal cases," and the mixture itself carries no skin-hazard GHS code in Section 2. One surfactant ingredient is classified Skin Irrit. 2, H315 at the substance level, so gloves are a reasonable precaution when handling the concentrate directly or with repeated exposure, not a mixture-level requirement.
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Only when: handling concentrate · in enclosed space
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS Section 8 lists respiratory protection as "not required in normal cases," and Section 2 carries no inhalation-hazard GHS code for the mixture. A mask is a reasonable precaution only when handling concentrate in an enclosed space, not for routine outdoor bucket washing.
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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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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 #3 of 20 in Car Shampoo.
Last reviewed June 14, 2026
TL;DR Cleans road film reliably in a two-bucket or foam gun wash, does not strip wax or sealant at normal dilution, and the broad owner consensus backs that up. Wax-safe and sealant-safe; no ceramic-coating-specific confirmation found.
SONAX Gloss Shampoo is a concentrate designed for two-bucket and foam gun washes · 25-30 mL per 10 L bucket, with consistent suds through a full pass. The Amazon listing confirms it does not damage the wax layer, and broad, well-rated owner feedback shows no documented swirl complaints or stripping incidents. It cleans paint, rubber, plastic, vinyl, and glass in one pass on regularly washed vehicles. The concentrate is mildly acidic at full strength; the working solution is estimated near-neutral from dilution math · the SDS does not confirm a specific working-solution pH.
Best for daily-driver owners and weekly-wash routines who want a wax- and sealant-safe concentrate that does not require a separate rinse aid. Skip it if you need a strip wash before fresh paint protection · a dedicated strip shampoo is the right tool there.
The SDS carries a WARNING signal word at concentrate strength (H319 eye irritation; one surfactant ingredient carries H315 skin irritation at the substance level). SDS Section 8 calls for safety glasses when handling the concentrate, so eye protection is worth using; hand and respiratory protection are listed as "not required in normal cases" and are only a reasonable precaution during direct concentrate handling, not for normal diluted outdoor use. SDS §12.2 confirms surfactant biodegradability under EU Detergent Regulation. One surfactant ingredient (C9-11 alcohol ethoxylate) has confirmed aquatic toxicity at the substance level; the working solution rinses to the storm drain with every wash.
Yes · the Amazon listing states the formula "penetrates and dissolves dirt without damaging the protective wax layer on the paint," and well-rated owner feedback with no documented stripping complaints supports this. The SDS concentrate pH is 4.5-5.5; at the 25-30 mL per 10 L working dilution, the solution is estimated to be near-neutral · consistent with wax-safe behavior. Note that wax-safe and ceramic-coating-safe are distinct claims: the wax and sealant evidence here is from the Amazon listing and community reviews; no manufacturer TDS or independent detailer test specifically confirming ceramic-coating compatibility has been found.
No. The Amazon listing for ASIN B000S6AQOQ shows proposition_65_warning: false. SONAX is a German brand and the available SDS is a UK REACH/GB CLP document · UK Section 15 covers only UK compliance and is not a basis for Prop 65 determinations. The Prop 65 status is sourced from the product listing, not the SDS.
At 25 mL per 10 L wash bucket, 1000 mL yields approximately 40 washes · that is a dilution-ratio calculation (1000 mL ÷ 25 mL per wash), not a manufacturer stated wash count. Actual yield varies with bucket size and dilution preference.
This shampoo is drain-destined · the working solution rinses to the storm drain with every wash. SDS §12.2 confirms the surfactants meet EU Detergent Regulation (EC/648/2004) ultimate biodegradability. One ingredient (C9-11 alcohol ethoxylate) has confirmed aquatic toxicity at the substance level. No PFAS. No EPA Safer Choice certification. Phosphate-free per Amazon listing.
Marketing copy from SONAX, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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