Why does the degreaser SDS change with the brand?
The range is wide enough that no summary fits. Gunk Engine Cleaner & Degreaser Multi Surface, revised Feb 22, 2023, lists eye irritation Category 2B with a Warning signal word and nothing else. Gunk Instant Parts Cleaner & Degreaser, revised Mar 23, 2023, is a flammable aerosol and lists skin irritation Category 2, eye irritation Category 2, single-exposure organ toxicity Category 3 and aspiration hazard Category 1, with Danger.
The sheets below carry dates from Feb 22, 2023 to Oct 1, 2025.
Where are the official degreaser sheets?
| Sheet and maker | Number | Date on the sheet | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Green® All-Purpose CleanerSunshine Makers, Inc. | 13000-25A | Oct 1, 2025 | Open SDS Our page |
| ZEP INDUSTRIAL PURPLE DEGREASER & CLEANER QT 12CTZep Inc. | R42310 | Oct 1, 2023 | Open SDS Our page |
| Gunk Engine Cleaner & Degreaser, Multi SurfaceBlumenthal Brands (Gunk) | EBT32 | Feb 22, 2023 | Open SDS |
| Gunk Instant Parts Cleaner & DegreaserBlumenthal Brands (Gunk) | PCD14T | Mar 23, 2023 | Open SDS |
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What should I read first on my sheet?
Read Section 2 before you trust the word on the can. Gunk's engine degreaser lists only eye irritation Category 2B under Warning, and its parts cleaner is a flammable aerosol under Danger. Zep Industrial Purple Degreaser lists skin corrosion Category 1 and serious eye damage. A corrosion class brings drenching and flushing.
What does your sheet set off under OSHA?
| If your sheet says | What follows | Paragraphs |
|---|---|---|
| Section 2 lists any classification | Written program with chemical list, training, sheet access, labels. | (29 CFR 1910.1200(c), (e)(1), (f)(6), (g)(8), (h)(1); 1926.59) |
| Section 2 lists no classification | That sheet sets off none of these. The same name can carry another formula. | (29 CFR 1910.1200(c), (d)(1)) |
| Section 2 lists skin corrosion or serious eye damage | Drenching and flushing. | (29 CFR 1910.151(c); 1926.50(g)) |
| Section 2 lists a flammable liquid | Dispensing paragraph: Category 1 or 2, or Category 3 below 100 °F. | (29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii); 1926.152(e)(2)) |
| The product is a consumer product | Outside the standard at no more than consumer exposure. | (29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(6)(ix)) |
| Section 8 calls for a respirator | Respiratory protection program. | (29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2); 1926.103) |
More for degreaser
- Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner: our page on its sheet, which lists no classification.
- Zep Industrial Purple Degreaser & Cleaner: our page on its sheet, which lists skin corrosion, Category 1; serious eye damage, Category 1.
- Related products: Brake cleaner, Lacquer thinner.
- Trades: Auto repair, Manufacturing, Warehousing and distribution.
- Label: the secondary container label maker builds one from your sheet (29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)).
- Another product: SDS Lookup.