Best Value
$0.39/oz
1gal
Heavy-duty concentrate bug and tar remover with versatile application methods
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
alkaline surfactant solvent
Surfactants
4 (anionic)
Expert Analysis
Versatile alkaline concentrate using multiple anionic surfactants, butoxyethanol solvent (1-5%), and sodium metasilicate (1-3%) for heavy-duty bug and tar removal. pH ≤11.4 as concentrate. Designed for multiple dilution methods: spray bottle (6:1), bucket wash (2oz per bucket), or as additive to other soaps. Solvent + alkaline + surfactant combination breaks down protein-based bugs and petroleum-based tar.
Key Differentiators
- •Versatile concentrate with 3 dilution methods
- •Can be used as standalone wash or additive
- •Good ingredient transparency (65% disclosed)
- •Lower hazard than P&S Bug Off (Warning vs Danger)
- •Multiple anionic surfactants for broad cleaning spectrum
- •Contains butoxyethanol solvent for tar dissolution
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Contains California Prop 65 chemicals (Sulphur dioxide, 1,4-dioxane)
- ⚠Combustible liquid
- ⚠Causes eye and skin irritation
- ⚠Contains butoxyethanol (health concerns)
- ⚠6 ingredients withheld as proprietary
- ⚠May be too aggressive for routine washing
Ingredients
Acute Tox. 3: H331; Acute Tox. 4: H302; Eye Irrit. 2A: H319; Flam. Liq. 4: H227; Skin Irrit. 2: H315 - Danger
Eye Dam. 1: H318; Met. Corr. 1: H290; Skin Corr. 1B: H314; STOT SE 3: H335 - Danger
Eye Irrit. 2A: H319 - Warning
Source: california sb258 disclosure
Safety Profile
Lower hazard profile than P&S Bug Off. Warning signal word vs Danger. Contains California Prop 65 chemicals. Protective equipment recommended.