Chemical Guys After Wash Speed Drying Aid

Chemical GuysAfter Wash Speed Drying Aid

Updated · 10 ingredients analyzed

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A drying aid featuring dimethicone-based lubrication designed to accelerate water removal while adding gloss and protection during the drying process.

Key Chemistry

pH

N/D

Active Mechanism

silicone lubrication with surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

2 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This hybrid formula combines dimethicone silicone with anionic and nonionic surfactants to reduce surface tension and create a lubricating barrier during drying. The dimethicone provides slip and gloss enhancement while the surfactant system helps water sheet off surfaces more effectively, reducing drying time and minimizing the risk of towel-induced marring.

Key Differentiators

  • •Full ingredient disclosure with 10 listed components provides transparency rare in the drying aid category
  • •Hybrid approach combining silicone lubrication with surfactant-based water management rather than relying solely on one technology

Ingredients

10 disclosed
propan-2-ol
2.5–10%
CAS: 67-63-0Solvent
Proprietary Diluent
N/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
Dimethicone
N/D
CAS: 63148-62-9Lubricant
Proprietary Alpha-olefin sulfonate
N/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
DMDM Hydantoin
N/D
CAS: 6440-58-0Preservative
Proprietary Alkoxylated Alcohol
N/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
Proprietary Processing Aid
N/D
CAS: WithheldProcessing Aid
Proprietary Fragrance Ingredients
N/D
CAS: WithheldFragrance Ingredient
Formaldehyde
N/D
CAS: 50-00-0Preservative
Proprietary Colorant
N/D
CAS: WithheldColorant

Safety Profile

Signal Word
None
Eye Hazard
H319 - 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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