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Armor All

Extreme Bug & Tar Remover

ready-to-useflammablesolvent-based

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

17 disclosed
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
Warning
Eye Hazard
Not classified
Skin Hazard
Not classified
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Contains several Proposition 65 chemicals including xylene, ethylbenzene, cumene, and naphthalene