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Extreme Bug & Tar Remover

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A consumer-grade solvent-based bug and tar remover that uses naphtha as the primary cleaning agent for removing organic deposits from vehicle exteriors.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

N/D

Active Mechanism

solvent dissolution

Surfactants

1 (nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses naphtha (petroleum) as the primary solvent to dissolve organic contaminants like insects and tar through chemical dissolution. The formula includes nonionic surfactants to help emulsify dissolved contaminants and aid in removal, while maintaining compatibility with existing wax protection layers.

Key Differentiators

  • Claims to preserve existing wax protection during use
  • Marketed as streak-free formula with glass compatibility
  • Can function as both spot treatment and pre-wash treatment

Potential Concerns

  • Naphtha-based solvents require adequate ventilation during use
  • May be too aggressive for delicate or soft paint finishes

Ingredients

17 disclosed
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy5 - < 10
CAS: 64742-48-9solvent
Light aromatic hydrocarbons< 1
CAS: 8052-41-3solvent
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
Silicone compoundN/D
CAS: 63148-62-9defoamer
Titanium TetraisopropylateN/D
CAS: 546-68-9film former
TriethanolamineN/D
CAS: 102-71-6pH Adjuster
Polyalkoxylated HeptamethyltrisiloxaneN/D
CAS: 67674-67-3surfactant
1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dioneN/D
CAS: 6440-58-0antimicrobial agent
xyleneN/D
CAS: 1330-20-7solvent
Mineral OilN/D
CAS: 8042-47-5solvent
Proprietary Acrylates/Acrylamide CopolymerN/D
CAS: Proprietarypolymer
NonaneN/D
CAS: 111-84-2solvent
1,2,3-TrimethylbenzeneN/D
CAS: 25551-13-7solvent
EthohexadiolN/D
CAS: 94-96-2solvent
ethylbenzeneN/D
CAS: 100-41-4fuel additive
Acrylic polymer(s)N/D
CAS: Proprietaryprotective coating
PEGN/D
CAS: 25322-68-3polymer
cumeneN/D
CAS: 98-82-8nonfunctional constituent
naphthaleneN/D
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