
Elixir Rubber and Tyre Dressing
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Best Value
$0.63/oz
A water-based tire dressing utilizing high-concentration polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether as its primary surfactant for rubber, vinyl, and plastic surfaces.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
N/D
Active Mechanism
surfactant cleaning conditioning
Surfactants
1 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
The product leverages a dominant concentration (50-75%) of polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether, a nonionic surfactant that provides both cleaning and conditioning properties. This high-concentration surfactant approach allows the product to penetrate rubber surfaces while forming a protective barrier that claims to be waterproof and curable.
Key Differentiators
- •Exceptionally high surfactant concentration (50-75%) compared to typical tire dressings
- •Claims curable properties that allow the dressing to adhere and cross-link on surfaces
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Limited ingredient transparency with only hazardous components disclosed on SDS
- ⚠High surfactant concentration may require careful application to avoid oversaturation or streaking
Ingredients
Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether50 - <75%
CAS: 60828-78-6surfactant
(benzyloxy)methanol<1%
CAS: 14548-60-8preservative
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
Corrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No