Auto Detailing Safety, MSDS, Material Safety Data Sheets
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
The MSDS for all of our Malco cleaning products are available for printing / download below.
Red Thunder Biodegradable Cleaner
Power Brite Acid Wheel Cleaner
Glaze II One-Step Glaze-Polish
Imperial Paste Wax (VOC Compliant)
Tire Nu Dressing (VOC Compliant)
Nano Care Glass Cleaner Concentrate
Perfect 10 Conditioning Aerosol
Ordenone Air Freshener Aerosol
Heavy Cut Overspray Clay Purple
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Below, you'll find information on the various cleaning products that Amazing Auto Detailing uses.
What are VOC's, and why the big fuss?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are found in everything from paints and coatings to underarm deodorant and cleaning fluids. VOC's have been found to be a major contributing factor to ground-level ozone, a common air pollutant which has been proven to be a public health hazard.
Who is impacted by VOC Regulations?
Currently, California, OTC states and MRPO states have enacted VOC limits for various car care products.
What is the OTC?
The Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) is a multi-state organization created under the Clean Air Act. The OTC is comprised of Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia. All states enact legislation independently from each other. As a result of this, some OTC states have already adopted the VOC regulations in 2005, some in 2007.
What is MRPO?
The Midwest Regional Planning Organization (MRPO) is a multi-state organization made up of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Illinois. Michigan and Ohio adopted the VOC regulations on January 1, 2009. Illinois joined them on July 1, 2009 and Indiana is scheduled to follow some time in 2009. Wisconsin has not set a date yet.
What products are impacted?
The majority of car care product categories are covered, including; adhesives, air fresheners, brake cleaners, waxes, polishes, compounds, windshield washer fluids, bug & tar removers, carburetor / fuel injection cleaners, carpet & upholstery cleaners, engine degreasers, fabric protectors, GP cleaners, GP degreasers, glass cleaners, hand cleaners, metal polishes, rubber & vinyl protectants (dressings), spot removers and under coatings.
When are the VOC regulations active?
California introduced VOC regulations in 1991, and has added additional product categories in the ensuing years. OTC and MRPO have followed California on regulation to date or have proposed laws waiting for effectively.
Can I still use my inventory after the cutoff date?
Yes, provided that the non-VOC compliant product was produced prior the date VOC regulations become active. These products can be sold and used for a period of 3 years. Any non-VOC compliant product produced after the cutoff date can not legally be sold or used in the states that have enacted VOC regulations. Check with your local Malco Distributor if you have any questions concerning product date codes.
What if I use non-VOC compliant products?
Companies selling non-VOC compliant products and shops caught using non-VOC compliant products face fines of up to $50,000 per day of non-compliance per offense. On March 29, 2004, the California Air Resource Board collected fines of $154,000 for air quality violations, including $12,500 from Joe's Muffler and Brake in Los Angeles for installing non-compliant catalytic converters on 86 cars. In addition to the fine, the owner was also placed on probation for three years.
Who enforces VOC compliance?
It is up to each state to enforce the VOC regulations, and the responsibility typically falls on the environmental department.
What is Malco doing to stay in compliance?
Malco is committed to offering our customers a full line of automotive products. Malco has been hard at work for several years on product formulations. Some products have been slightly modified to bring them into VOC compliance. Other brand new products such as Prizm Orange Hand Cleaner and Aqua Bead Silicone Suspension Dressing have been created and added to the Malco line. All new products in VOC regulated categories will be VOC compliant.
Will these regulations ease or go away?
It appears that these regulations are here to stay. California is the lead state in environmental issues, and they are covering additional product categories every year.
I don't live in an impacted state. Am I safe?
Yes, for the time being. You are free to use whatever products you wish. However, California's environmental actions typically are adopted by the rest of the country, and Malco expects all 50 states to eventually follow California's lead. The federal government currently has proposed regulation that would cover all 50 states. No date has been set at this time.
Serving Eastern Massachusetts, Including Metro Boston & Cape Cod
Since Amazing Auto Detailing Mobile Services specializes in on-site commercial & residential auto detailing & boat detailing services, we can travel to your dealership, business, workplace, or home.
Covering a large portion of Massachusetts, our service area includes the following Boston MA North, Boston MA West, South Shore MA, southeastern MA, and Cape Cod MA communities:
Boston MA North - Marblehead MA, Beverly MA, Salem MA, Peabody MA, Needham MA, Swampscott MA, Lynn MA, Middleton MA, Lynnfield MA, Wakefield MA, Revere MA, Chelsea MA, Everett MA, Malden MA, Winthrop MA, Melrose MA, Saugus MA, Stoneham MA, Medford MA, Somerville MA, Cambridge MA, Wilmington MA, Woburn MA, Winchester MA, Lexington MA, & Arlington MA
Boston MA West - Concord MA, West Concord MA, Maynard MA, Lincoln MA, Waltham MA, Watertown MA, Belmont MA, Brookline MA, Newton MA, Weston MA, Wayland MA, Marlborough MA, Roxbury MA, Framingham MA, Natick MA, Wellesley MA, Needham MA, Sudbury MA, South Acton MA, Hudson MA, Ashland MA, Chestnut Hill MA, Oak Hill Park MA, Cedar Grove MA, Waban MA, & Riverdale MA
South Shore MA - Dedham MA, Milton MA, Quincy MA, Hingham MA, Cohasset MA, Scituate MA, Norwell MA, Weymouth MA, Braintree MA, Randolph MA, Norwood MA, Canton MA, Holbrook MA, Rockland MA, Hanover MA, Marshfield MA, Duxbury MA, Hanson MA, Whitman MA, Abington MA, Brockton MA, Stoughton MA, Hull MA, Pembroke MA, Halifax MA, Sharon MA, Dover MA, Westwood MA, Medfield MA, Mills MA, Holliston MA, Rockville MA, Bellingham MA, Cordaville MA, Hopkinton MA, & Fairmount MA
Cape Cod MA - Falmouth MA, Woods Hole MA, Mashpee MA, Marstons Mills MA, Barnstable MA, Yarmouth MA, Yarmouth Port MA, Sandwich MA, Bournedale MA, Buzzards Bay MA, Cotuit MA, Hyannis MA, Wakeby MA, Bourne MA, & Pocassett MA
Southeastern MA - Mansfield MA, Easton MA, Kingston MA, Halifax MA, Bridgewater MA, Raynham MA, Taunton MA, Plymouth MA, Carver MA, Rehoboth MA, Berkley MA, Lakeville MA, Dighton MA, Freetown MA, Swansea MA, Fall River MA, Westport MA, Dartmouth MA, New Bedford MA, Fairhaven MA, Mattapoisett MA, Marion MA, Acushnet MA, Assonet MA, Myricks MA, & Wareham MA
If you are unsure as to whether you are within our service range, or if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us. Amazing Auto Detailing Mobile Services owner Mike will be happy to take your call.
