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HydroCharge Plus

ceramic-basedready-to-usespray-onhigh-glosshydrophobiclong-lasting

Best Value

$2.50/oz

A ready-to-use SiO2 ceramic spray sealant designed for enthusiasts seeking durable protection with simple spray-on application.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

N/D

Active Mechanism

unknown sealant mechanism

Surfactants

1 (nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Combines a proprietary sealant base with nonionic surfactants to deliver SiO2 ceramic protection in an easy-to-apply spray format. The formulation prioritizes user convenience while maintaining ceramic-level durability, offering up to one year of protection through advanced silica chemistry that bonds to treated surfaces.

Key Differentiators

  • Full ingredient transparency with 11 disclosed components in the complete formulation
  • Claims up to 12 months protection duration, longer than typical spray sealants
  • Reformulated specifically for faster application compared to previous versions

Potential Concerns

  • Proprietary sealant base makes it difficult to verify the actual SiO2 content and ceramic claims
  • One-year protection claim is ambitious for a spray-applied product and may vary significantly with conditions

Ingredients

11 disclosed
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane<1 %
CAS: 556-67-2Reproductive toxicant
Proprietary DiluentN/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
Secondary Alcohol EthoxylateN/D
CAS: 84133-50-6Surfactant
Acetic AcidN/D
CAS: 64-19-7pH Adjuster
DMDM HydantoinN/D
CAS: 6440-58-0Preservative
Proprietary AlcoholN/D
CAS: WithheldSolvent
Proprietary Processing AidN/D
CAS: WithheldProcessing Aid
Proprietary Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: WithheldFragrance Ingredient
Proprietary Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: WithheldFragrance Ingredient
FormaldehydeN/D
CAS: 50-00-0Preservative
Proprietary ColorantN/D
CAS: WithheldWithheld

Source: both

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met, as it does not contain substances classified as hazardous for this effect
Skin Hazard
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met, as it does not contain substances classified as hazardous for skin contact
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No