A low-foaming car shampoo featuring rinse agents and water-repellent additives, designed for detailers who prioritize efficient washing and faster drying times. Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner ranks #1 of 64 car shampoos for wash power.
Key Chemistry
pH
6.5
Active Mechanism
surfactant solubilization
Surfactants
6 (nonionic, anionic, amphoteric)
Expert Analysis
This shampoo uses alkyl glucoside surfactants as the primary cleaning agent while incorporating rinse aids to promote water sheeting and reduce drying time. The multi-surfactant system (nonionic, anionic, amphoteric) balances cleaning power with gentleness, while the intentionally low-foam formula focuses on efficiency over visual suds production.
Key Differentiators
- •Integrated rinse agent system that promotes water sheeting for faster drying
- •Deliberately low-foaming formulation that prioritizes cleaning efficiency over foam production
- •Water-repellent film formation that enhances surface hydrophobicity during washing
Ingredients
D-Glucopyranose, Oligomeric, C10-16(even numbered) Alkyl Glycosides
1–3%
CAS: 110615-47-9Surfactant
Alcohols, C6-12, ethoxylated
1–3%
CAS: 68439-45-2Surfactant
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
1–3%
CAS: 61789-40-0Surfactant
1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one
<0.1%
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one
<0.1%
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative
Glycerine
1–10%
CAS: 56-81-5Humectant
Parfum
0.1–1%
CAS: N/AFragrance
citric acid
<0.1%
CAS: 5949-29-1pH adjuster
bronopol (INN); 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol
<0.1%
CAS: 52-51-7Preservative
Polyethylene glycol mono-C10- 16-alkyl ether sulphate sodium salt
N/D
CAS: 68585-34-2Surfactant
Di-alkyl ester of triethanol ammounium methyl sulfate
N/D
CAS: 91995-81-2Surfactant
Amides, coco, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
N/D
CAS: 68603-42-9Surfactant
Sodium Imidosuccinate
N/D
CAS: 144538-83-0Chelating agent
1-butoxypropan-2-ol
N/D
CAS: 5131-66-8Solvent
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reactionCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
