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Active Insect Remover

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A ready-to-use isopropanol-based bug remover formulated with anionic surfactants for effective removal of insect remains from automotive surfaces without aggressive scrubbing.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

7.5

Active Mechanism

solvent dissolution

Surfactants

2 (anionic)

Expert Analysis

This product relies on isopropanol (10-15%) as the primary solvent to dissolve and soften dried insect proteins and chitin, while anionic surfactants help lift debris and improve cleaning efficiency. The neutral pH of 7.5 ensures compatibility with various automotive surfaces including paint, glass, and plastics while maintaining cleaning effectiveness.

Key Differentiators

  • Higher isopropanol concentration (10-15%) compared to many water-based bug removers for enhanced solvent action
  • Full ingredient disclosure with only 8 components demonstrates formulation simplicity and transparency

Potential Concerns

  • Isopropanol content may cause temporary whitening or hazing on some plastic trim pieces
  • Solvent-based formulation requires avoiding application on hot surfaces to prevent rapid evaporation and potential streaking

Ingredients

8 disclosed
Propan-2-ol≥ 10 – < 15
CAS: 67-63-0solvent
3-Butoxypropan-2-ol≥ 1 – < 3
CAS: 5131-66-8solvent
ethanol< 0.1
CAS: 64-17-5solvent
Alkylsulphates1 - 10%
CAS: 68585-47-7surfactant
Parfum0.1 - 1%
CAS: N/Afragrance
anionic surfactants<5%
CAS: N/Asurfactant
Tetrasodium dihydrogen [nitrilotris(methylene)] triphosphonateN/D
CAS: 94021-23-5chelating agent
GlycerineN/D
CAS: 56-81-5humectant

Source: both

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
May cause moderate irritation
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
Yes