This page contains important information about California Proposition 65 and certain marine, boating, electrical, safety, maintenance, trailering, and outdoor products that may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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What is California Proposition 65?

California Proposition 65, formally known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires the State of California to maintain and update a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Businesses are required to provide clear and reasonable warnings to California residents if their products contain any listed chemicals, or if exposure to those chemicals may occur through normal use, handling, installation, maintenance, or operation of the product.

Chemicals of Concern

Some marine and boating products sold by Portside Direct may contain, or may expose users to, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. These may vary depending on the product type, material, coating, fuel source, electrical component, or manufacturer.

Marine Products That May Carry Prop 65 Warnings

Because Portside Direct sells a wide range of marine and boating products, Prop 65 warnings may appear on different types of items. Examples may include, but are not limited to:

• Marine Electrical Products: Wiring, shore power products, connectors, chargers, terminals, batteries, switches, panels, and related components.
• Boat Hardware and Fittings: Stainless steel hardware, fasteners, hinges, latches, brackets, rail fittings, and deck hardware.
• Marine Safety Products: Emergency gear, fire safety products, signaling devices, lights, rescue equipment, and related accessories.
• Trailering and Docking Products: Trailer parts, tie downs, winches, dock hardware, rollers, bunks, jacks, and towing accessories.
• Fuel, Engine, and Maintenance Products: Fuel system components, engine accessories, lubricants, cleaners, adhesives, sealants, and maintenance chemicals.
• Outdoor and Boating Lifestyle Products: Coolers, covers, seating, paddlesports gear, watersports accessories, storage products, and onboard comfort items.

How to Use Marine Products Safely

Many products that carry Prop 65 warnings can be used safely when handled, installed, operated, stored, and maintained properly. Customers should always follow manufacturer instructions and use good safety practices.

• Read All Instructions: Review manufacturer manuals, product labels, warning stickers, installation guides, and safety notices before use.
• Use Proper Ventilation: Never operate engines, generators, heaters, grills, or other combustion products in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.
• Wear Protective Equipment: Use gloves, eye protection, masks, or other PPE when recommended for cleaning, installation, chemical handling, maintenance, or repair work.
• Wash Hands After Handling: Wash hands thoroughly after handling hardware, batteries, wiring, fuel components, chemicals, coatings, tools, and marine maintenance products.
• Store Products Safely: Keep products, chemicals, parts, and accessories away from children and pets. Follow all storage instructions and avoid excessive heat, moisture, or incompatible materials.
• Dispose Responsibly: Follow local rules for disposing of batteries, electronics, chemicals, oils, fuel related products, paints, sealants, and other regulated materials.
• Inspect Before Use: Check safety equipment, electrical products, fuel components, lighting, and trailering gear before each season and before important trips.

Additional Information

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about Prop 65 warnings, a specific marine product, manufacturer documentation, or safe handling practices, please contact our team. We are here to help you shop with confidence and review available product information.

Legal Disclaimer

This page is provided to support compliance with California Proposition 65 requirements. The information contained on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and may not include every chemical, product type, manufacturer warning, or exposure scenario.

Portside Direct makes no warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of this information. Customers should review all product packaging, manufacturer warnings, manuals, labels, and documentation before use.

For official and complete information about Proposition 65, including the current chemical list and safe handling information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

If you believe you have been exposed to a chemical known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional.