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Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash

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$0.39COST/WASH

A strip-wash car shampoo formulated to remove existing wax, sealants, and glazes while preparing surfaces for clay bar treatment and new protective coatings.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

8.2

Active Mechanism

surfactant emulsification and suspension

Surfactants

3 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses a moderate concentration of C10-16 alkyl benzene sulfonate as the primary anionic surfactant, combined with nonionic surfactants to create enhanced degreasing action that breaks down existing protective coatings. The alkaline pH of 8.2 provides additional cleaning power for coating removal while remaining within the paint-safe range.

Key Differentiators

  • Full ingredient transparency with 22 disclosed components, unusual for wash products
  • Specifically formulated strip-wash chemistry designed for pre-clay surface preparation rather than maintenance washing

Potential Concerns

  • Will remove all existing protection, requiring immediate reapplication of wax or sealant
  • More aggressive cleaning action may require more frequent dilution monitoring compared to maintenance washes

Ingredients

22 disclosed
Benzenesulfonic acid, C10-16-alkyl derivs.2.5 - <10 %
CAS: 68584-22-5Surfactant
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol1 - <2.5 %
CAS: 112-34-5Solvent
sodium hydroxide0.5 - <1 %
CAS: 1310-73-2pH Adjuster
Proprietary DiluentN/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
Sodium Lauryl SulfateN/D
CAS: 68585-34-2Surfactant
Proprietary Alkylbenzene DerivativeN/D
CAS: WithheldProcessing Aid
Sulfuric AcidN/D
CAS: 7664-93-9pH Adjuster
Benzyl BenzoateN/D
CAS: 120-51-4Fragrance Ingredient
Hexyl CinnamalN/D
CAS: 101-86-0Fragrance Ingredient
EthanolN/D
CAS: 64-17-5Solvent
d-LimoneneN/D
CAS: 5989-27-5Fragrance Ingredient
Linalyl AcetateN/D
CAS: 115-95-7Fragrance Ingredient
C10-16 AlkethN/D
CAS: 68002-97-1Proprietary Surfactant
LinaloolN/D
CAS: 78-70-6Fragrance Ingredient
Proprietary Inorganic SaltN/D
CAS: WithheldThickener
BenzisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
Proprietary Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: WithheldFragrance Ingredient
Proprietary ColorantN/D
CAS: WithheldColorant
MethylisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 55965-84-9Preservative
1,4-dioxaneN/D
CAS: 123-91-1Impurity
Sulphur dioxideN/D
CAS: 7446-09-5Impurity
AcetaldehydeN/D
CAS: 75-07-0Impurity

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin Hazard
H315 - Causes skin irritation.
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

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