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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 hazard statements in quotes below are the verbatim GHS language from the SDS, as required by OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. The line under each statement translates the GHS classification into plain language.
GHS Category 2 acute oral toxicity — classified as toxic if swallowed.
GHS Category 1 eye damage — classified as causing irreversible eye damage on contact.
If swallowed, inhaled, or splashed in eyes:
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Last reviewed June 14, 2026
TL;DR A solvent-borne touch-up pen for small chips on black vehicles · the universal toner approximates most OEM blacks but reviews show visible color variation on UV-aged panels. Back label: DANGER with confirmed H318 eye-burn chemistry. Wear goggles; use outdoors or with the garage door open.
A felt-tip pen loaded with solvent-borne black paint. Uncap, touch the tip to the chip, and apply in short strokes; the felt tip limits overflow better than a brush bottle, though technique still matters on larger chips. Results are acceptable at arm's length on freshly-painted black paint, though owner reception is good, not great: owners note the universal toner diverges from aged or UV-faded OEM blacks. No clear coat is included, and multiple owners report fading within six to twelve months.
Best for small chips (under 3mm) on a daily driver with fresh factory black paint, where close-range visibility is acceptable. Skip it if the chip has reached bare metal · no primer is included and bare metal will rust. Also skip if the panel has visible UV fade; a paint-code-specific system will produce a better match.
The back label carries DANGER: eye-burn chemistry (H318 · serious eye damage), respiratory irritation with "do not breathe vapor" (H335), and skin sensitization risk (H317). Ingredients are all aromatic and aliphatic solvents; the label carries a Prop 65 warning. Wear goggles and gloves; apply in ventilated space. No SDS located · chemistry conclusions are from the back-label hazard statements only.
CarCareTruth scores Turtle Wax Color Magic Scratch and Chip Repair Pen, Universal Black at 5.4 out of 10 on the composite CCT score, with a health sub-score of 5.0/10. The CCT score blends real-world effectiveness, ingredient health impact pulled from the manufacturer's safety sheet, and environmental footprint against a published category rubric. See the methodology link on this page for the full scoring breakdown.
Per the Safety Data Sheet ingredient disclosure: Back label (confirmed 2026-05-20): n-Butyl acetate, Ligroine, Heptane, Xylene, Solvent Naphtha, Heavy Aromatic, Toluene, Titanium dioxide, Acetone, Aluminium powder (stabilized), acrylic resin, color pigments
Marketing copy from Turtle Wax, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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