Chemical Guys Black Light Car Wash Soap

Chemical GuysBlack Light Car Wash Soap

Updated · 17 ingredients analyzed

pH-NeutralBiodegradable
$0.86COST/WASH

A neutral pH car wash shampoo formulated with petroleum-based solvents and gloss enhancers specifically designed for maximizing shine and depth on black and dark-colored vehicles.

Key Chemistry

pH

7–8

Active Mechanism

solvent dissolution

Surfactants

0

Expert Analysis

This shampoo combines petroleum distillates with synthetic polymers and specialized surfactants to create a dual-action cleaning and enhancing system. The solvent component helps dissolve road films and enhance gloss, while the polymer-surfactant matrix provides lubrication and dirt encapsulation to minimize surface marring during washing.

Key Differentiators

  • •Petroleum solvent inclusion for enhanced gloss and depth specifically on dark paint finishes
  • •Complete ingredient transparency with full 17-component disclosure including polymer and surfactant details

Ingredients

17 disclosed
Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light
10–25%
CAS: 64742-47-8Solvent
Naphtha (petroleum), heavy alkylate, < 0.1 % EC 200-753-7
10–25%
CAS: 64741-65-7Solvent
N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide
1–2.5%
CAS: 93-83-4Processing Aid
2,2´-iminodiethanol
<1%
CAS: 111-42-2Impurity
Proprietary Diluent
N/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
C13-14 Alkane
N/D
CAS: 64742-47-8Solvent
Dimethicone
N/D
CAS: 63148-62-9Lubricant
Proprietary Gloss Agent
N/D
CAS: WithheldGloss Agent
Benzaldehyde
N/D
CAS: 100-52-7Fragrance Ingredient
Proprietary Alcohol
N/D
CAS: WithheldSolvent
Proprietary Colorant
N/D
CAS: WithheldColorant
Benzisothiazolinone
N/D
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
Vanillin
N/D
CAS: 121-33-5Fragrance Ingredient
Proprietary Fragrance Ingredient
N/D
CAS: WithheldFragrance Ingredient
Proprietary Fragrance Ingredient
N/D
CAS: WithheldFragrance Ingredient
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
N/D
CAS: 26172-55-4Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
N/D
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye damage
Skin Hazard
Causes skin irritation
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

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