SDS — CAR GUYS Plastic Restorer
Date Prepared: 05-06-2025
Section 1. Identification
1.1 Product Identifier
CAR GUYS Plastic Restorer
1.2 Relevant Identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses: A polymer-based restorer for uncoated plastic, rubber, and vinyl. Penetrates faded surfaces to restore original OEM color and finish, and deposits a durable UV-protective barrier against fading, browning, and cracking. Works on both interior and exterior surfaces. Exterior applications: trim, bumpers, fender flares, mud flaps, tonneau covers, vinyl convertible tops, vinyl decals, rubber trim. Interior applications: dashboard, console, door panels, and plastic and vinyl trim. Works on black, grey, and other colored plastic, rubber, and vinyl.
Uses advised against: Do not use on headlights, clear plastics, coated or painted plastics, vinyl windows (such as Jeep soft-top windows), acrylic surfaces, fabric or canvas convertible tops. Will not fix deep gouges or structural damage (can help hide light scratches, but will not fill or repair gouges). Do not apply to floors, floorboards, or any walking surface (surface may become slippery when wet). Do not apply to dirty or wet surfaces. Not bodyshop safe — do not use in or around body repair or paint booth environments.
1.3 In an Emergency contact Chemtrec
+1 800-424-9300 24 Hour Emergency Number
Section 2. Hazard(s) Identification
2.1 GHS Classification
Skin irritation: Category 3 (Mild)
Eye irritation: Category 2A
Reproductive Toxicity: Category 2
2.2 GHS Label Elements
Signal Word: Warning
2.3 Hazard Statements
H316 — Causes mild skin irritation
H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
H361 — Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
2.4 Prevention
P203 — Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use
P264 — Wash hands thoroughly after handling
P265 — Do not touch eyes
P280 — Wear protective eye protection/face protection
2.5 Precautionary Statements
P332 — IF SKIN irritation occurs:
P318 — If exposed or concerned, get medical advice
P305 — IF IN EYES:
P351 — Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes
P338 — Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P337 — If eye irritation persists:
P317 — Get emergency medical help
2.6 Storage Precautionary Statements
P405 — Store locked up
2.7 Disposal Precautionary Statements
P501 — Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local and federal regulations
Expected use levels are below 1 ounce per day for non-professional personnel.
Section 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
3.1 Mixtures
Percent ranges are given due to being made in a batch or ranges on their SDS.
Mineral Spirits — CAS Number: 8052-41-3 — Percentage: 1% - 1.5%
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane — CAS Number: 556-67-2 — Percentage: 1% - 1.5%
Acetic Acid — CAS Number: 64-19-7 — Percentage: 0.01%
Under Reportable Levels — CAS Number: N/A — Percentage: N/A
Section 4. First Aid Information
4.1 General advice
If symptoms persist or in case of doubt, seek medical advice. Show this SDS to the doctor in attendance.
4.2 If inhaled
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
4.3 In case of skin contact
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation occurs, get medical advice.
4.4 In case of eye contact
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present, and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
4.5 Ingestion
Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
4.6 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
May cause skin and eye irritation. Inhalation of vapors may cause dizziness or headache in poorly ventilated areas.
4.7 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote known.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use water jet as it may spread the fire.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous combustion products: Silicon oxides. Carbon oxides.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Flash back possible over considerable distance. Exposure to combustion products may be a hazard to health. Flammable concentrations of vapor can accumulate at temperatures above flash point; see Section 9. Flammable mixtures may exist within the vapor space of containers at room temperature. Closed containers may rupture via pressure build-up when exposed to fire or extreme heat. Fire burns more vigorously than would be expected. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Fire Fighting Procedures: Use water spray to cool unopened containers. Evacuate area. Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains. Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Contain fire water run-off if possible. Fire water run-off, if not contained, may cause environmental damage. Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers and fire affected zone until fire is out and danger of reignition has passed. Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Remove undamaged containers from fire area if it is safe to do so.
Special protective equipment for firefighters: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Use personal protective equipment.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not discharge into drains or waterways.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g., sand, earth). Collect and place in suitable container for disposal. Clean area with detergent and water.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
7.1 Expected use
Users are expected to use this product with gloves in a well-ventilated area.
7.2 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not breathe vapors or mist. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash hands after handling.
7.3 Conditions for safe storage, Including Incompatibilities
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed. Avoid heat, flames, and strong oxidizing agents.
Section 8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
8.1 Control parameters
Mineral Spirits — CAS 8052-41-3 — OSHA PEL (TWA): 500 ppm (2900 mg/m³) — ACGIH TLV (TWA): 100 ppm (525 mg/m³)
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane — CAS 556-67-2 — OSHA PEL (TWA): Not established — ACGIH TLV (TWA): 10 ppm (manufacturer-based)
Acetic Acid — CAS 64-19-7 — OSHA PEL (TWA): 10 ppm (25 mg/m³) — ACGIH TLV (TWA): 10 ppm / 15 ppm STEL
8.2 Exposure controls
Engineering controls: Use in well-ventilated areas. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended for processing and transfer operations. Provide eyewash stations and safety showers near handling areas.
8.3 Individual protection measures
Eye/face protection: Use safety glasses (with side shields).
Hand protection: Use gloves chemically resistant to this material when prolonged or frequently repeated contact could occur. Examples of preferred glove barrier materials include: Butyl rubber, Neoprene, Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR"), Ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate ("EVAL"), Polyvinyl alcohol ("PVA"), Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC" or "vinyl"), Viton. Examples of acceptable glove barrier materials include: Natural rubber ("latex"). NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.
8.4 Other protection
Wear clean, body-covering clothing.
8.5 Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to exceed the exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, wear respiratory protection when adverse effects, such as respiratory irritation or discomfort have been experienced, or where indicated by your risk assessment process. For most conditions no respiratory protection should be needed; however, if discomfort is experienced, use an approved air-purifying respirator. The following should be effective types of air-purifying respirators: Organic vapor cartridge with a particulate pre-filter.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Form: Liquid
Viscosity: Not determined
Color: Translucent & Dyed
Melting Point: Not determined
Odor: Fragrance
Boiling Point: Not determined
Specific Gravity @ 25C: About 1.0
Flash Point: Not determined
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Vapor Pressure @ 25°C: Not determined
VOC content (% by weight): <3%
pH: 6-8
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Not reactive under normal conditions of use and storage.
10.2 Chemical Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reaction
No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
10.4 Conditions to Avoid
Avoid excessive heat, open flame, and prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures during storage.
10.5 Incompatible Materials
Strong oxidizing agents and acids.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, silicon oxides, formaldehyde, and low molecular weight hydrocarbons.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
11.1 Likely Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact.
11.2 Acute Toxicity
Not classified. The mixture is not acutely toxic by oral, dermal, or inhalation exposure based on available data.
All relevant components have LD₅₀ values >2,000 mg/kg and LC₅₀ values >5,000 mg/m³.
11.3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Contains components classified as skin irritants.
Classification: Skin Irrit. 2 (H315)
Symptoms: Redness, dryness, or irritation may occur with prolonged contact.
11.4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Contains components classified as eye irritants.
Classification: Eye Irrit. 2A (H319)
Symptoms: Redness, tearing, or blurred vision.
11.5 Respiratory or Skin Sensitization
Not expected to cause respiratory or skin sensitization based on available data.
11.6 Germ Cell Mutagenicity
No components present at reportable levels are classified as mutagenic.
11.7 Carcinogenicity
May contain trace levels of ethylbenzene, a listed carcinogen under California Proposition 65. Due to its high volatility and the elevated temperatures during processing, ethylbenzene is expected to fully volatilize during manufacturing.
11.8 Reproductive Toxicity
Residual content in the final product is negligible and not expected to pose a cancer risk.
Contains Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (CAS 556-67-2), classified as Repr. Tox. 2 (H361).
Classification: Repr. Tox. 2 – Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
11.9 STOT – Single Exposure
Not classified. Solvent components may cause temporary dizziness or drowsiness at high vapor concentrations, but are present at levels below classification thresholds.
11.10 STOT – Repeated Exposure
Not classified. No systemic target organ toxicity is expected under normal conditions of use.
11.11 Aspiration Hazard
Not classified. The mixture contains hydrocarbon solvent below the threshold for aspiration hazard classification and is not of low viscosity.
Section 12. Ecological Information
12.1 Ecotoxicity
This product is not expected to be acutely hazardous to aquatic life at use concentrations. Contains ingredients that may be harmful to aquatic organisms in concentrated or uncontained releases.
12.2 Persistence and Degradability
Some components may be slowly biodegradable. No data available for the full mixture.
12.3 Bioaccumulative Potential
Volatile components such as mineral spirits and siloxanes may have the potential to bioaccumulate.
12.4 Mobility in soil
May be mobile in the environment if released in large quantities. Avoid release to soil or waterways.
12.5 Other Adverse Effects
None known.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
13.1 Waste from residues
Landfill and/or incinerate where permitted in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local government regulations.
Section 14. Transportation Information
14.1 DOT (Department of Transportation)
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.2 IATA (International Air Transport Association)
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.3 IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods)
Not regulated as a dangerous good
Section 15. Regulatory Information
15.1 WHMIS Classification
N/A
15.2 EPCRA - Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
See section 2 for disclosers of chemicals.
15.3 CERCLA Reportable Quantity
See section 8.
15.4 SARA 304 Extremely Hazardous Substances Reportable Quantity
Below reportable levels expected, see section 8.
15.5 SARA 311/312 Hazards
See section 2.
15.6 SARA 302
N/A
15.7 SARA 313
N/A — reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
15.8 Clean Air Act
This product does not contain any hazardous air pollutants (HAP), as defined by the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 112 (40 CFR 61) or concentrates fall under limits.
This product does not contain any chemicals listed under the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 112(r) for Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130, Subpart F) or concentrates fall under limits.
This product does not contain any chemicals listed under the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 111 SOCMI Intermediate or Final VOC's (40 CFR 60.489) or concentrates fall under limits.
15.9 Clean Water Act
This product does not contain any Hazardous Substances listed under the U.S. Clean Water Act, Section 311, Table 116.4A or concentrates fall under limits.
This product does not contain any Hazardous Chemicals listed under the U.S. Clean Water Act, Section 311, Table 117.3 or concentrates fall under limits.
This product does not contain any toxic pollutants listed under the U.S. Clean Water Act Section 307 or concentrates fall under limits.
Rights to Know: Below items are present at trace levels below reporting levels.
Nonane — CAS 111-84-2
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene — CAS 95-63-6
Toluene — CAS 108-88-3
Ethylbenzene — CAS 100-41-4
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (DGMBE) — CAS 112-34-5
Titanium bis(ammonium lactato)dihydroxide — CAS 65104-06-5
15.10 California Prop 65
This product is at or under safe harbor levels for expected exposure levels following expected use guidelines for end users.
15.11 Chemical Inventories
The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:
TSCA: On TSCA Inventory
DSL: All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL
AICS: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
NZIoC: Not in compliance with the inventory
ENCS: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
KECI: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
PICCS: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
IECSC: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
Section 16. Other Information
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate but is not warranted to be whether originating with the company or not. The Lab Zone provides no warranties, either expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data contained herein. This information is offered for your information, consideration, and investigation. You should satisfy yourself that you have all current data relevant to your particular use. The Lab Zone knows of no medical condition, other than those noted on this Safety Data Sheet, which are generally recognized as being aggravated by exposure to this product. Any material supplied is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown health hazards and we cannot guarantee that the hazards listed herein are the only hazards that exist.