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MVP Waterless Hand Cleaner

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Our explanation written by Grimy Hands

MVP is a waterless citrus-oil cleaner, per Zep: it wipes off with a cloth or paper towel, or rinses with water. Zep says it has lanolin and no petroleum solvents or harsh abrasives, and the product page carries a California Prop. 65 warning. Its grime list names ink, resin, paint, adhesive, grease and oil.

Our plain-language summary of the quotes on this page. It adds no facts of its own and doesn't rate or recommend any product.

Grime types the maker names

Grease and oil Paint Resin and epoxy Ink Adhesives and glue

The maker's stated use, not a safety recommendation. Matches come from the maker's grime wording quoted below.

What the maker says it is

Maker's claim
MVP is a liquid, heavy-duty, waterless hand cleaner which is based on the natural cleaning powers of citrus oils.
MVP Waterless Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon · Zep Inc. · our check found this text on October 19, 2026 (ET)

What the maker says it removes

Maker's claim
This creamy-white, viscous hand cleaner harnesses and enhances the natural cleaning powers of citrus oils to penetrate and remove dirt, grease, grime, ink, tar, carbon, resin, paint, adhesive, oil, and asphalt.
MVP Waterless Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon · Zep Inc. · our check found this text on October 19, 2026 (ET)

Directions

Maker's claim
MVP wipes away easily with cloth or paper towel (waterless) at the work bench or on the service truck, and rinses easily and completely with water.
MVP Waterless Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon · Zep Inc. · our check found this text on October 19, 2026 (ET)

Cautions

Maker's claim
California Prop. 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including, 2,2'-iminodiethanol, acrylamide, which is known to the State of California which is known to cause cancer.
MVP Waterless Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon · Zep Inc. · our check found this text on October 19, 2026 (ET)

Ingredients

Maker's claim · quoted in parts
MVP contains emollients including lanolin to soothe the skin and replace skin oils. […] MVP contains no petroleum solvents nor harsh abrasives.
MVP Waterless Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon · Zep Inc. · our check found each part on October 19, 2026 (ET). The sheet is printed in two columns; […] marks where our quote skips text from the other column.

Sizes

Maker's claim
Size Case of 4
MVP Waterless Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon · Zep Inc. · our check found this text on October 19, 2026 (ET)
Maker's claim
Also packaged in convenient quarts to use where water is not available.
MVP Waterless Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon · Zep Inc. · our check found this text on October 19, 2026 (ET)

Other details

Maker's claim
To be used with the Zep D-4000 Dispenser, or with the one gallon pump.
MVP Waterless Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon · Zep Inc. · our check found this text on October 19, 2026 (ET)

Official context

Provide mild skin cleaning cream that will do the job and washing facilities with hot and cold water.
How do I prevent skin problems in my business? · HSE (UK) · our check found this text on October 19, 2026 (ET)

More in the care guide. General information, not medical advice. HSE: Skin dryness and cracking are early signs of dermatitis and shouldn't be ignored – you should check with your GP or if available, your occupational health service if you notice these signs. (source)

Sources

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