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Hybrid V07 Car Wash Soap

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$0.78COST/WASH

A ready-to-use car wash soap featuring anionic surfactants and gloss enhancers designed for weekly maintenance washing with enhanced shine properties.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

6.4

Active Mechanism

surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

4 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Built around a 10-25% concentration of C10-16 alkyl benzenesulfonic acid as the primary cleaning agent, complemented by nonionic surfactants for balanced cleaning performance. The pH-neutral 6.38 formulation incorporates proprietary gloss enhancers to boost optical clarity while maintaining compatibility with existing paint protection products.

Key Differentiators

  • Ready-to-use convenience eliminates dilution guesswork for consistent results
  • Incorporates optical enhancers specifically designed to boost gloss and clarity during the wash process
  • Full ingredient transparency with all 17 components disclosed

Potential Concerns

  • Not biodegradable, which may be important for environmentally conscious users
  • Higher surfactant concentration may require more thorough rinsing to prevent residue

Ingredients

17 disclosed
Benzenesulfonic acid, C10-16-alkyl derivs.10 - <25 %
CAS: 68584-22-5surfactant
Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated, sulfates, sodium salts2.5 - <10 %
CAS: 68585-34-2surfactant
Proprietary DiluentN/D
CAS: Withhelddiluent
Proprietary Inorganic SaltN/D
CAS: Withheldthickener
Benzene, C10-16-alkyl derivativesN/D
CAS: 68648-87-3surfactant
Sulfuric AcidN/D
CAS: 7664-93-9pH adjuster
EthanolN/D
CAS: 64-17-5solvent
C10-16 AlkethN/D
CAS: 68002-97-1surfactant
Proprietary Inorganic SaltN/D
CAS: Withheldthickener
Proprietary Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheldfragrance ingredient
BenzisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 2634-33-5preservative
Sulphur DioxideN/D
CAS: 7446-09-5impurity
Proprietary Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheldfragrance ingredient
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 26172-55-4preservative
MethylisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 2682-20-4preservative
1,4-dioxaneN/D
CAS: 123-91-1impurity
AcetaldehydeN/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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