Is Chemical Guys ethical?
Good with caveatsMostly — Chemical Guys scores 72/100. It clears our bar on 2 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | verified | At least one product in our database carries a third-party cruelty-free certification. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | Biodegradable, Cruelty-Free |
Scored with our public methodology.
Chemical Guys at a glance
Chemical Guys offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Automotive, with an average ethics score of 72/10 and recurring certifications including Biodegradable, Cruelty-Free.
Is Chemical Guys ethical and cruelty-free? Read the verdict
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Chemical Guys's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare85/10
- Environment80/10
- Labor75/10
- Transparency75/10
- Sourcing65/10
Categories covered
Where Chemical Guys shows up across our directory.
- Automotive1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Chemical Guys's products.
- ✓Highly concentrated and cost-effective
- ✓Safe for all surfaces and coatings
- ✓Biodegradable and phosphate-free
Sustainability commitments
"Concentrated formula reduces packaging waste; biodegradable ingredients minimize impact of runoff."
Products from Chemical Guys
A pH-neutral, biodegradable car soap designed for high-performance cleaning without damaging the environment or the vehicle's protection.
Common questions about Chemical Guys
Is Chemical Guys cruelty-free?+
Cruelty-free credentials appear on part of Chemical Guys's range in our data. Check the certification badges on each product page — coverage is rarely brand-wide.
How does Chemical Guys score overall?+
Chemical Guys averages 72/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Chemical Guys?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Chemical Guys?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.