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VRT Tire & Trim Dressing

water-basedsling-freespf-35silica-infusedcherry-scentmade-in-usa

Best Value

$1.25/oz

Positioned as an enthusiast-grade dressing with UV protection and distinctive cherry fragrance

Key Chemistry

pH Level

6.5

Active Mechanism

silicone conditioning

Surfactants

2 (nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This is a silicone-based tire and trim dressing that uses multiple siloxane polymers to create a protective film. The water-based formula provides easy application and reduced sling-off compared to solvent-based alternatives.

Key Differentiators

  • SPF 35 UV protection
  • Cherry scent
  • Silica-infused formula
  • Sling-free application

Potential Concerns

  • Contains multiple Prop 65 listed chemicals in trace amounts
  • Fruity odor may not appeal to all users

Ingredients

20 disclosed
WaterNot specified
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
PolydimethylsiloxaneNot specified
CAS: 63148-62-9surface modifier
Amino-alkoxy dimethylsiloxaneNot specified
CAS: 71750-80-6surface modifier
TriethanolamineNot specified
CAS: 102-71-6pH adjusting agent
Dimethyl Siloxane, HO-term Rxn Methyltrimeth-oxysilane & AminoethylaminopropyltrimethoxysilaneNot specified
CAS: 69430-37-1surface modifier
Hydroxypropylheptamethyltrisiloxane, ethoxylated, hydroxy-terminatedNot specified
CAS: 67674-67-3surface modifier
Stoddard solventNot specified
CAS: 8052-41-3solvent
PolytrimethylhydrosilylsiloxaneNot specified
CAS: 68988-56-7surface modifier
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateNot specified
CAS: 62152-14-1thickener
Isopropyl alcoholNot specified
CAS: 67-63-0solvent
Alcohols, C9-11 ethoxylatedNot specified
CAS: 68439-46-3surfactant
Methanol0.071%
CAS: 67-56-1solvent
Benzyl benzoateNot specified
CAS: 120-51-4fragrance
Polyethylene glycolNot specified
CAS: 25322-68-3surfactant
BenzaldehydeNot specified
CAS: 100-52-7fragrance
Tetra(trimethylsiloxy)silaneNot specified
CAS: 3555-47-3surface modifier
Ethylbenzene0.0036%
CAS: 100-41-4solvent
Diethanolamine0.003%
CAS: 111-42-2pH adjusting agent
Cumene0.0036%
CAS: 98-82-8solvent
1,4-dioxane0.00000015%
CAS: 123-91-1solvent

Source: sds section 15

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Not classified
Eye Hazard
Not classified
Skin Hazard
Not classified
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Contains trace amounts of Prop 65 listed substances