Armor All Ultra Shine Wash & Wax

Armor All

Ultra Shine Wash & Wax

Updated · 17 ingredients analyzed

Adds Protection

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 Acid
1 - < 5
CAS: 68584-22-5surfactant
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
1 - < 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
Water
N/D
CAS: 7732-18-5solvents
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate
N/D
CAS: 68585-34-2surfactant
Hydroxyethyl cellulose
N/D
CAS: 9004-62-0thickener
Carnauba wax
N/D
CAS: 8015-86-9protective coating
sodium hydroxide
N/D
CAS: 1310-73-2pH Adjuster
Sodium sulfate
N/D
CAS: 7757-82-6filler
Salt
N/D
CAS: 7647-14-5preservative
Sodium xylenesulphonate
N/D
CAS: 1300-72-7surfactant
Alkenes, C>10 alpha
N/D
CAS: 64743-02-8surfactant
Sulfuric Acid
N/D
CAS: 7664-93-9pH Adjuster
C10-16 Alcohol Ethoxylate
N/D
CAS: 68002-97-1surfactant
Non-hazardous ingredients
N/D
CAS: Mixturemiscellaneous
Benzene derivatives
N/D
CAS: Trade secretsurfactant
1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
N/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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