How are spray and rinse sealants like HydrO2 legal?

[Autobahnd]

I could understand a contained product like a spray wax or tar remover having these warnings, but not a spray and rinse sealant that's routinely washed down driveways, drains, etc. How are companies able to sell products like this in the US?

[CleanIT]

I could understand a contained product like a spray wax or tar remover having these warnings, but not a spray and rinse sealant that's routinely washed down driveways, drains, etc. How are companies able to sell products like this in the US?

It's a good question, but as non-chemist I can't answer that. This is why I often think some of the coatings and products coming out of Asia are not as eco-friendly as brands like 3D and OPT. Most people don't care enough about it unfortunately. Out of sight out of mind until it comes back to give you a disease.

[2black1s]

We can always live in the stone-age.

Some of these "reporting" regulations are so over-the-top. Here in California Prop 65 is a perfect example. Every store you walk into has a warning plastered on or near the door that there may be products in the store that may cause cancer.

What happens when EVERYTHING has a warning associated to it??? The warnings become universally ignored by the vast majority.

I understand the need for some regulation of hazardous materials, but there are too many instances where the EPA has run amuck. The question posed here may very well fall into that category.

[CleanIT]

“These really are harmful chemicals to yourself and the environment. Most contain HF which is really bad in all cases.
The caveat is that you will use these in a far diluted manner or sparingly.
But even so, you should avoid contact with your skin and inhaling mist.
If you were a commercial carwash - then yes there are probably much more stringent requirements.”


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[2black1s]

Like I've mentioned in some other threads, I grew up working in the autobody/painting world. In that world there are many "health hazards" associated with the products used and the working environment. Generally speaking, the hazards associated with "most" detailing products and working environments are child's play in comparison.

I have never entered into a "detailing" task with any concerns for my health. The likely reason is that "detailing" health hazards rate pretty low on my hazard hierarchy based on my previous experiences.

[CleanIT]

I agree. It's not something I get alarmed about. In aggregate to the environment, I don't know.

[vobro]

I’m all for ethical treatment of all living things and the environment, I’m also an adult male of reason. If you can tell me how an ounce or so diluted down then wash away with even more water can impact the pond 1000 feet from me then I will gladly stand by your side. I’d say that most of it will dry on my drive before it ever hit the curb. As far as not knowing what the aggregate on the environment is I’m sure someone like the op will be along shortly to educate all of us on how we are bad human beings and must atone for our actions.

[SameGuy]

You’ll detail a dude’s car with expensive, environmentally-friendly products and feel good about yourself, and the dude will come and pick it up and mat the pedal on that 5.7 L hemi and lay down two 40 foot long strips of rubber as he leaves your driveway… Yeah I’m OK with the products I’m using.

[SameGuy]

As a prime example of the bureaucratic stupidity of our functionaries: the government has banned all residential pesticides where I live, but the golf course down the street is allowed to spray as much Mecoprop, Dicamba and 2,4-D as they want.

[dlc95]

It's a good question, but as non-chemist I can't answer that. This is why I often think some of the coatings and products coming out of Asia are not as eco-friendly as brands like 3D and OPT. Most people don't care enough about it unfortunately. Out of sight out of mind until it comes back to give you a disease.

A huge reason I use 3D and Opti such is because the Opti coating, Power Clean, and the 3D buffing liquids don't irritate my sinuses.

I like that Gloss Coat doesn't make my applicator or leveling towels ready for the trash bin.

My old bottles of Menzerna FG400 give me a headache when I use it. Many of their products say not to introduce to water ways as there are ingredients that they or a governing body has deemed harmful to aquatic life..

When I was working at a car wash back in the 90's we had this wheel cleaner.... It would sting the sinuses, eyes, anything that wasn't protected by skin!