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Prices may varyHealth score is for adult use as intended. No manufacturer SDS is on file, so it is translated from the ingredient chemistry. 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.
No Safety Data Sheet on file.
CarCareTruth has not received a Safety Data Sheet from the manufacturer for this product, so no GHS hazard classification can be cited. The tiers below are cautious defaults — “Beyond SDS” — translated from the product’s ingredient chemistry and how comparable formulations classify, not from a manufacturer hazard classification. Request an SDS from the manufacturer before use.
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Only when: splash risk
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 2
No H319 or H318 at mixture level · eye irritation not classified in SDS §2. Eye protection is warranted when old fluid is displaced at the reservoir during a full system flush.
No Safety Data Sheet is on file for this product. The tier above is a cautious default translated from the ingredient chemistry, not a cited manufacturer classification. Request an SDS from the manufacturer before use.
Only when: prolonged use
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 2
H315 skin irritation at mixture level. Brief pour contact during a reservoir top-off is low risk. Gloves are warranted during a full system drain or extended flush operation.
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.138(a)
“appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from… chemicals which produce an adverse effect on the skin or eyes…”
OSHA standards apply to workplaces. Cited here as the U.S. reference threshold for the underlying hazard class.
No Safety Data Sheet is on file for this product. The tier above is a cautious default translated from the ingredient chemistry, not a cited manufacturer classification. Request an SDS from the manufacturer before use.
Only when: in enclosed space
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 2
H336 (STOT SE Cat 3 narcosis) present at mixture level. High flash point and very low vapor pressure make inhalation risk negligible under normal pour conditions. Situational only in an enclosed, unventilated garage with extended exposure to an open container.
No Safety Data Sheet is on file for this product. The tier above is a cautious default translated from the ingredient chemistry, not a cited manufacturer classification. Request an SDS from the manufacturer before use.
No Safety Data Sheet is on file for this product, and no ventilation guidance has been published for consumer use.
Workplace context
29 CFR 1910.134(a); 1910.1000
“the primary objective shall be to prevent atmospheric contamination [via] accepted engineering control measures (for example, enclosure or confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation…).”
Triggered by GHS H336 for this product.
OSHA standards apply to workplaces. Cited here as the U.S. reference threshold for the underlying hazard class.
PPE tiers here are cautious defaults translated from the product’s ingredient chemistry — no manufacturer SDS is on file to cite. 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 #6 of 8 in Power Steering Fluid.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 26, 2026
TL;DR Mineral-oil power steering fluid meeting named GM, Chrysler, and Ford specifications. Correct for most domestic vehicles; not for Honda or European platforms. Prop 65 warning applies; gloves warranted during flush work.
A conventional mineral-oil hydraulic fluid for domestic power steering systems. Documents three named OEM specifications on the label: GM 1050017, Chrysler 5931, and Ford M2C195-A. No stop-leak or seal conditioner included. Highly rated on Amazon, with no documented pump complaints in the review set.
Best for GM, Chrysler/Stellantis, or Ford/Lincoln owners whose reservoir requires one of the three documented specs. Skip for Honda or Acura hydraulic-assist systems, which require Honda PSF specifically. Also skip for electric power steering (EPS) vehicles (no hydraulic fluid used) and for European platforms that require a dedicated synthetic hydraulic fluid such as Pentosin CHF 11S.
SDS signal word is WARNING. Hazards at mixture level include skin irritation, suspected reproductive toxicity, and a narcosis classification. Prop 65 warning confirmed on the product label. Gloves are warranted for flush or drain work; brief top-off contact is low risk. Drain-destined fluid · collect and recycle with used motor oil; do not pour down a drain.
This fluid meets three named domestic OEM specifications: GM part number 1050017 (Spec. 9985010), Chrysler Spec. 5931, and Ford Spec. M2C195-A. The back label explicitly states it is NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HONDA VEHICLES. It is also not listed for European platforms requiring dedicated hydraulic fluid. Always cross-check your owner's manual or door-jamb service sticker before adding any power steering fluid.
Yes. The back-of-bottle label carries a California Prop 65 warning citing two chemicals · one linked to reproductive harm and one to cancer risk. The SDS also documents the Prop 65 status in Section 15. The product listing incorrectly shows no Prop 65 warning; the label and SDS are authoritative.
Yes, provided your vehicle specifies one of the three OEM specs this fluid meets (GM 1050017/Spec. 9985010, Chrysler Spec. 5931, Ford M2C195-A). Do not use it to flush a Honda or European hydraulic-assist power steering system · those require a different fluid type.
No. The SDS Section 3 lists only petroleum distillates and a proprietary additive · no seal-swelling or stop-leak agents are disclosed. This makes it appropriate for a full preventive flush on a healthy system.
The SDS classifies this product as a skin irritant, a suspected reproductive toxin, and a potential cause of drowsiness or dizziness (central nervous system effects) at mixture level. These classifications combine to produce a WARNING signal word under GHS. The flash point exceeds 199°C, so fire hazard at normal pour temperatures is negligible.
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