Zep · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Zep X-out Ii
Unknown composition. PFAS status unclear from available information.
This proprietary cleaning product provides no ingredient list or PFAS information from the manufacturer.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Cleaning solution, proprietary surfactants
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Zep X-out Ii is made of, ingredients and materials
Zep X-Out II is a heavy-duty industrial cleaning solution built around proprietary surfactants designed to cut grease, oil, and stubborn residues on industrial and commercial surfaces. The exact surfactant chemistry is not disclosed publicly by Zep, which means the formulation cannot be independently verified for the presence of restricted chemicals or alternatives with lower concern profiles. As a concentrate or ready-to-use degreaser, it's designed for spray or wipe application on non-food contact surfaces in manufacturing, maintenance, and fleet cleaning contexts.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Acute skin and eye irritation
Industrial surfactant formulations are designed to break down lipids and oils; direct contact or splash with skin or eyes is a known risk category for this product class. SDS typically specifies irritant or corrosive warnings.
Inhalation hazard from surfactant aerosolization
Spray application of surfactant-heavy solutions can generate aerosols that irritate respiratory tract and mucous membranes if ventilation is poor. Risk increases with concentrate use or prolonged exposure in enclosed spaces.
Respiratory sensitization from proprietary surfactants
Proprietary surfactants are not publicly identified, so cross-reactivity or sensitization potential with known respiratory irritants cannot be ruled out. Individuals with asthma or chemical sensitivity may face elevated risk.
Contamination hazard if used on food-contact surfaces
X-Out II is explicitly an industrial/non-food cleaner; residues left on food preparation equipment or surfaces pose ingestion risk. Rinsing must be thorough if used incidentally on such surfaces.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Endocrine disruptors
No specific reproductive or endocrine hazard data is publicly available for this product's proprietary surfactant blend. The opacity of the formula prevents independent assessment for such concerns.
Source, NIEHS ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Zep is a large industrial cleaning chemicals manufacturer owned by Zep Inc. (subsidiary of Chemours). The company has not published detailed ingredient disclosure beyond what appears on the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and maintains silence on PFAS content specifically, which is notable given Chemours' historical involvement with Teflon-type coating and fluorinated chemistry. No major recalls specific to X-Out II have entered public record, and the product carries standard industrial chemical certifications, but the lack of transparent ingredient detail limits independent safety assessment.
How it compares in its category
Industrial degreasers in this class typically use either petroleum distillates, d-limonene, or surfactant blends; X-Out II's proprietary formula is positioned as a heavy-duty alternative to lighter plant-based options. Compared to openly formulated competitors (e.g., some citrus-based degreasers), X-Out II offers less transparency but potentially faster cutting power. Its industrial positioning means it is not designed for food-contact surfaces or personal skin use, which narrows hazard scope but requires stricter application protocols.
If you buy it
Always use in well-ventilated areas or outdoors; surfactant-heavy industrial cleaners can irritate respiratory and skin tissues if aerosolized or absorbed. Wear nitrile gloves and eye protection during mixing and application. Never mix with other chemicals (especially acids or bleach), as surfactant interactions can produce hazardous fumes or splashing. Store in original containers away from heat and sunlight, and check the SDS for specific disposal requirements in your jurisdiction.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 25% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Zep has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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