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Ultra Suds Ceramic Wash

Updated · 14 ingredients analyzed

pH-Neutral
$0.39COST/WASH

A cationic surfactant-based ceramic wash designed to simultaneously clean and enhance existing ceramic coatings while providing standalone protection for unprotected vehicles. 303 Products Ultra Suds Ceramic Wash ranks #4 for value among 116 car shampoos based on cost per wash. Its near-neutral pH makes it safe for all coatings, sealants, and waxes.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

6.0

Active Mechanism

cationic surfactant cleaning conditioning

Surfactants

5 (cationic)

Expert Analysis

Built around a high concentration (10-30%) of cetrimonium chloride, a cationic surfactant that provides both cleaning action and leaves behind a positively-charged protective film. The cationic nature allows it to bond electrostatically to negatively-charged paint surfaces, creating a conditioning effect that enhances existing ceramic coatings while depositing its own protective layer.

Key Differentiators

  • High concentration cationic surfactant system that deposits protection while washing
  • Dual-function formula that can boost existing ceramic coatings or work as standalone protection
  • Full ingredient transparency with 14 disclosed components

Potential Concerns

  • Danger signal word indicates significant safety hazards requiring careful handling
  • Cationic surfactants can cause buildup over time if used excessively
  • Not biodegradable, limiting environmental friendliness

Ingredients

14 disclosed
cetrimonium chloride10-30%
CAS: 112-02-7Surfactant
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Carrier
hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium chlorideN/D
CAS: 112-02-07Surfactant
Dimethyloctadecyl[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl] ammonium chlorideN/D
CAS: 27668-52-6Surface Coating
Alpha-3-(3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)N/D
CAS: 104810-48-2UV Surfactant
Alpha-3-(3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionyl-omega-3-(3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionyloxypoly(oxyethylene)N/D
CAS: 104810-47-1UV Surfactant
Magnesium NitrateN/D
CAS: 10377-60-3Preservative
5-chloro-2-methyl-3(2H)-isothiazoloneN/D
CAS: 26172-55-4Preservative
2-methyl-3(2H)-isothiazoloneN/D
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative
Acid Yellow #73N/D
CAS: 518-47-8Colorant
Orange terpenesN/D
CAS: 5989-27-5Fragrance Additive
LinaloolN/D
CAS: 78-70-6Fragrance Additive
Terpineol AlphaN/D
CAS: 98-55-5Fragrance Additive
CitralN/D
CAS: 5392-40-5Fragrance Additive

Source: both

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye damage
Skin Hazard
Causes severe skin burns
Corrosive to Metals
Yes
Flammable
No

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