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Bug & Tar Remover

alkaline-baseddilutableheavy-dutywarning-labelprofessional-grade

Best Value

$0.39/oz

1gal

A dilutable alkaline concentrate designed for heavy-duty bug and tar removal across multiple application methods.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

11.4

Active Mechanism

alkaline surfactant solvent

Surfactants

3 (anionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses sodium metasilicate pentahydrate as the primary cleaning agent in an alkaline formula at pH 11.4 to break down organic contaminants like bug residue and tar. The concentrate offers multiple dilution ratios from 6:1 for spray applications to bucket wash concentrations, supported by anionic surfactants for cleaning and foam generation. The high alkalinity provides strong cleaning power while remaining safe for automotive surfaces when properly diluted.

Key Differentiators

  • Multiple application methods with specific dilution ratios for spray, bucket wash, or wash additive use
  • High pH alkaline formula specifically optimized for organic contaminant removal

Potential Concerns

  • High alkalinity requires proper dilution and should not be left on surfaces in direct sunlight
  • May be unnecessarily strong for light bug removal or regular maintenance

Ingredients

20 disclosed
2-butoxyethanol1 - <5%
CAS: 111-76-2Solvent
Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate1 - <3%
CAS: 10213-79-3Processing Aid
Benzenesulfonic acid, C10-16-alkyl derivs.1 - <3%
CAS: 68584-22-5Surfactant
Proprietary DiluentN/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateN/D
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
Proprietary Inorganic SaltN/D
CAS: WithheldChelating Agent
Proprietary Alkyl Aryl SulfonateN/D
CAS: WithheldDetergent Additive
Proprietary Inorganic AcidN/D
CAS: WithheldpH Adjuster
BenzisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
Proprietary Alkylbenzene DerivativeN/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
Sulfuric AcidN/D
CAS: 7664-93-9Impurity
Proprietary Inorganic BaseN/D
CAS: WithheldpH Adjuster
Sodium HydroxideN/D
CAS: 1310-73-2pH Adjuster
MethylisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 55965-84-9Preservative
Sulphur dioxideN/D
CAS: 7446-09-5Impurity
Proprietary ColorantN/D
CAS: WithheldColorant
1,4-dioxaneN/D
CAS: 123-91-1Preservative

Source: california sb258 disclosure

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation (Category 2A)
Skin Hazard
H315 - Causes skin irritation (Category 2)
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
Yes

Lower hazard profile than P&S Bug Off. Warning signal word vs Danger. Contains California Prop 65 chemicals. Protective equipment recommended.