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Car Wash Shampoo

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$0.38COST/WASH

A pH-neutral car wash shampoo featuring sodium laureth sulfate as the primary surfactant, designed for safe washing without removing existing protection.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

7.4

Active Mechanism

surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

5 (anionic, amphoteric, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This shampoo uses a balanced blend of anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants anchored by sodium laureth sulfate at 10-30% concentration to create effective cleaning action. The pH-neutral formulation (7.4) ensures compatibility with wax, sealants, and ceramic coatings while providing sufficient detergency for dirt removal.

Key Differentiators

  • Full ingredient transparency with all 11 components disclosed
  • Multi-surfactant system combining three different surfactant types for enhanced cleaning performance

Potential Concerns

  • Sodium laureth sulfate at high concentration may cause excessive sudsing in soft water areas
  • Ready-to-use formula may be less economical than concentrated alternatives

Ingredients

11 disclosed
sodium laureth sulfate10 - < 30
CAS: 68585-34-2surfactant
sodium laureth sulfate10 - < 30
CAS: 68891-38-3surfactant
cocamidopropylhydroxysultaine1 - < 5
CAS: 68139-30-0surfactant
waterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
sodium laureth sulfateN/D
CAS: 68891-38-3surfactant
sodium chlorideN/D
CAS: 7647-14-5viscosity modifier
polyethylene oxide lauryl etherN/D
CAS: 9002-92-0surfactant
GlycerineN/D
CAS: 56-81-5humectant
benzyl benzoateN/D
CAS: 120-51-4fragrance
ethylene oxide0.000031
CAS: 75-21-8impurity
1,4-dioxane0.000082
CAS: 123-91-1impurity

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Causes eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Causes skin irritation
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

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