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Armor All Extreme Shield + Ceramic Car Wash

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A ceramic-enhanced car shampoo that combines traditional surfactant cleaning with hydrophobic coating technology for enhanced water beading and extended cleanliness between washes.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

N/D

Active Mechanism

surfactant emulsification

Surfactants

8 (nonionic, cationic, amphoteric)

Expert Analysis

This ready-to-use formula uses C9-C11 alcohol ethoxylate as the primary cleaning surfactant, supplemented by nonionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants for comprehensive dirt removal. The ceramic coating technology is integrated into the wash solution to deposit hydrophobic protection during the cleaning process, creating water beading properties without requiring a separate coating step.

Key Differentiators

  • Combines washing and ceramic coating application in a single step using integrated hydrophobic technology
  • Excellent ingredient transparency with full disclosure of all 14 components in the formulation

Potential Concerns

  • Ceramic coating durability from a wash-integrated system will be significantly less than dedicated ceramic coatings
  • Multi-surfactant system may require thorough rinsing to prevent residue on sensitive surfaces

Ingredients

14 disclosed
C9-C11 Alcohol Ethoxylate5 - < 10%
CAS: 68439-46-3surfactant
C9-C11 Alcohol Ethoxylate5 - < 10%
CAS: 160901-09-7surfactant
Siloxanes and Silicones, diME, [[[3-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]propyl] dimethoxysily]oxy]-terminated1 - < 5%
CAS: 71750-80-6ceramic coating component
Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether1 - < 5%
CAS: 60828-78-6surfactant
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5solvents
C9-C11 Alcohol EthoxylateN/D
CAS: 160901-09-7surfactant
PEGN/D
CAS: 25322-68-3polymer
Alcohol ethoxylateN/D
CAS: Proprietarysurfactant
2-methylpentane-2,4-diolN/D
CAS: 107-41-5fragrance
acetic acidN/D
CAS: 64-19-7biocide
quaternary ammonium compounds, benzylC12-16-alkyldimethyl, chloridesN/D
CAS: 8001-54-5surfactant
n-[3-(Dimethylnitroryl)propyl]dodecanamideN/D
CAS: 61792-31-2surfactant
Myristamidopropylamine oxideN/D
CAS: 67806-10-4surfactant
ethanolN/D
CAS: 64-17-5solvents

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
May produce an allergic reaction
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

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