Chemical Guys Glossworkz

Chemical Guys

Glossworkz

Updated · 19 ingredients analyzed

pH-Neutral
$0.81COST/WASH

A pH-balanced car shampoo featuring optical gloss enhancers designed to boost shine while providing safe lubrication for scratch-free washing. Chemical Guys Glossworkz has a near-neutral pH, making it safe for all coatings, sealants, and waxes.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

8.0

Active Mechanism

surfactant emulsification

Surfactants

4 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This shampoo combines a substantial 10-25% concentration of alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant with optical gloss enhancers to clean and boost shine simultaneously. The near-neutral pH (7.95) and dual surfactant system (anionic/nonionic) provide effective cleaning power while remaining safe for existing wax and sealant layers.

Key Differentiators

  • Integrated optical gloss enhancers eliminate the need for separate post-wash detailing steps
  • High surfactant concentration (10-25%) delivers superior cleaning power with thick foam generation
  • Full ingredient transparency with 19 disclosed components

Potential Concerns

  • Not biodegradable despite water-based formulation
  • Higher surfactant concentration may require thorough rinsing to prevent residue

Ingredients

19 disclosed
Benzenesulfonic acid, C10-16-alkyl derivs.
10 - <25 %
CAS: 68584-22-5Surfactant
Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated, sulfates, sodium salts
2.5 - <10 %
CAS: 68585-34-2Surfactant
Proprietary Diluent
N/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
Proprietary Inorganic Salt
N/D
CAS: WithheldThickener
Ethanol
N/D
CAS: 64-17-5Solvent
Benzene, C10-16-alkyl derivatives
N/D
CAS: 68648-87-3Surfactant
Sulphuric Acid
N/D
CAS: 7664-93-9pH Adjuster
C10-16 Alketh
N/D
CAS: 68002-97-1Surfactant
Proprietary Inorganic Salt
N/D
CAS: WithheldThickener
Proprietary Alcohol
N/D
CAS: WithheldSolvent
Benzisothiazolinone
N/D
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
Sulphur Dioxide
N/D
CAS: 7446-09-5Impurity
Vanillin
N/D
CAS: 121-33-5Fragrance Ingredient
Hexyl Cinnamal
N/D
CAS: 101-86-0Fragrance Ingredient
Proprietary Colorant
N/D
CAS: WithheldColorant
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
N/D
CAS: 26172-55-4Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
N/D
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative
1,4-dioxane
N/D
CAS: 123-91-1Impurity
Acetaldehyde
N/D
CAS: 75-07-0Impurity

Source: both

Safety Profile

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

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