
Consumer-grade product positioned for ease of use in the mass market automotive care segment
Key Chemistry
pH Level
N/D
Active Mechanism
solvent dissolution
Surfactants
1 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
This is a traditional solvent-based bug and tar remover utilizing petroleum-derived hydrocarbons as the primary active ingredients. The formulation relies on hydrocarbon solvents (primarily naphtha and light aromatic hydrocarbons) to dissolve organic residues, supported by silicone-based surfactants and defoamers for application properties.
Key Differentiators
- •Established consumer brand recognition
- •Ready-to-use convenience
- •Multi-hydrocarbon solvent system
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Flammable - combustible liquid requiring careful storage
- ⚠Contains multiple Prop 65 chemicals
- ⚠Aromatic hydrocarbon content may cause odor and vapor concerns
Ingredients
WaterNot disclosed
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy5 - < 10%
CAS: 64742-48-9solvent
Light aromatic hydrocarbons< 1%
CAS: 8052-41-3solvent
Silicone compoundNot disclosed
CAS: 63148-62-9defoamer
Titanium TetraisopropylateNot disclosed
CAS: 546-68-9film former
TriethanolamineNot disclosed
CAS: 102-71-6pH adjuster
Polyalkoxylated HeptamethyltrisiloxaneNot disclosed
CAS: 67674-67-3surfactant
1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dioneNot disclosed
CAS: 6440-58-0antimicrobial agent
XyleneNot disclosed
CAS: 1330-20-7solvent
Mineral OilNot disclosed
CAS: 8042-47-5solvent
NonaneNot disclosed
CAS: 111-84-2solvent
1,2,3-TrimethylbenzeneNot disclosed
CAS: 25551-13-7solvent
EthohexadiolNot disclosed
CAS: 94-96-2solvent
EthylbenzeneNot disclosed
CAS: 100-41-4fuel additive
PEGNot disclosed
CAS: 25322-68-3polymer
CumeneNot disclosed
CAS: 98-82-8nonfunctional constituent
NaphthaleneNot disclosed
CAS: 91-20-3nonfunctional contaminant
Source: sds section 3 and 15
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Not classifiedSkin Hazard
Not classifiedCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
NoContains several Proposition 65 chemicals including xylene, ethylbenzene, cumene, and naphthalene