A ready-to-use foaming car shampoo formulated with anionic and amphoteric surfactants for traditional bucket washing with cold or warm water. Autoglym Foaming Car Wash has a near-neutral pH, making it safe for all coatings, sealants, and waxes. The formulation is also verified biodegradable based on SDS ecological data.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
8.0
Active Mechanism
surfactant cleaning
Surfactants
5 (anionic, amphoteric)
Expert Analysis
The disclosed formula centers on sodium laureth sulfate as the primary cleaning agent, supported by amphoteric surfactants to enhance foam stability and mildness. The alkaline pH of 8 provides effective cleaning power while remaining gentle enough for regular use on protective coatings.
Key Differentiators
- •Optimized for rich foam generation even in cold water conditions
- •Cherry fragrance with bitter almond notes creates a distinctive washing experience
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Claims pH neutral but tests at pH 8, indicating mild alkalinity rather than true neutrality
- ⚠Limited ingredient transparency with only regulated components disclosed
Ingredients
1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts≥ 3 – < 5
CAS: 61789-40-0Amphoteric surfactant
Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated, sulfates, sodium salts≥ 1 – < 3
CAS: 68891-38-3Surfactant
2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one< 0.1
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE1 - 10%
CAS: 61789-40-0Surfactant
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE1 - 10%
CAS: 68891-38-3Surfactant
COCAMIDE DEA0.1 - 1%
CAS: 68155-07-7Surfactant
Parfum0.1 - 1%
CAS: N/AFragrance
2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one<0.1%
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Skin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reactionCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
