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Ultra Shine Wash & Wax

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A ready-to-use car shampoo with integrated carnauba wax designed for weekly washing with enhanced shine and water beading properties.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

N/D

Active Mechanism

surfactant emulsification cleaning

Surfactants

7 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This wash-and-wax hybrid uses sodium lauryl ether sulfate as the primary cleaning surfactant combined with carnauba wax for shine enhancement. The dual anionic and nonionic surfactant system balances cleaning power with gentleness, while the wax component deposits during the wash process to provide immediate gloss and water beading.

Key Differentiators

  • Full ingredient transparency with all 17 components disclosed
  • Integrated carnauba wax provides shine and protection in a single wash step

Potential Concerns

  • Sodium lauryl ether sulfate can strip existing wax or sealant layers with repeated use
  • Wax deposition during washing may be inconsistent and less durable than dedicated protection products

Ingredients

17 disclosed
Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid1 - < 5
CAS: 68584-22-5surfactant
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts1 - < 5
CAS: 68439-57-6cleaning agent
reaction mass of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one and 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (3:1)< 1
CAS: 55965-84-9preservative
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5solvents
Sodium Lauryl Ether SulfateN/D
CAS: 68585-34-2surfactant
Hydroxyethyl celluloseN/D
CAS: 9004-62-0thickener
Carnauba waxN/D
CAS: 8015-86-9protective coating
sodium hydroxideN/D
CAS: 1310-73-2pH Adjuster
Sodium sulfateN/D
CAS: 7757-82-6filler
SaltN/D
CAS: 7647-14-5preservative
Sodium xylenesulphonateN/D
CAS: 1300-72-7surfactant
Alkenes, C>10 alphaN/D
CAS: 64743-02-8surfactant
Sulfuric AcidN/D
CAS: 7664-93-9pH Adjuster
C10-16 Alcohol EthoxylateN/D
CAS: 68002-97-1surfactant
Non-hazardous ingredientsN/D
CAS: Mixturemiscellaneous
Benzene derivativesN/D
CAS: Trade secretsurfactant
1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dioneN/D
CAS: 6440-58-0antimicrobial agent

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

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