Chemical Guys Maxi Suds 2 Maintenance Shampoo

Chemical GuysMaxi Suds 2 Maintenance Shampoo

Updated · 11 ingredients analyzed

Biodegradable
$0.54COST/WASH

A high-foaming maintenance car shampoo designed for enthusiasts who want thorough cleaning while preserving existing wax and sealant protection.

Key Chemistry

pH

N/D

Active Mechanism

surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

3 (anionic)

Expert Analysis

The disclosed ingredients include an anionic surfactant (alkyl benzenesulfonic acid) that drives the high-foaming action and provides cleaning power. The formulation appears designed to balance aggressive dirt removal with paint-safe lubricity, though the complete surfactant system and gloss-enhancing components remain undisclosed.

Key Differentiators

  • •Concentrated formula requiring only 1-3 oz per 5-gallon bucket for maximum foam generation
  • •Versatile application method compatibility across foam cannons, foam guns, and traditional bucket washing

Ingredients

11 disclosed
Benzenesulfonic acid, C10-16-alkyl derivs.
2.5–10%
CAS: 68584-22-5Surfactant
Sodium lauryl ether sulfate
1–2.5%
CAS: 9004-82-4Surfactant
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
1–2.5%
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
sodium hydroxide
<1%
CAS: 1310-73-2pH adjuster
sulphuric acid
N/D
CAS: 7664-93-9pH adjuster
Sulphur dioxide
N/D
CAS: 7446-09-5Processing aid
1,4-dioxane
N/D
CAS: 123-91-1Solvent impurity
2,2´-iminodiethanol
N/D
CAS: 111-42-2pH adjuster
potassium hydroxide
N/D
CAS: 1310-58-3pH adjuster
Ethyl acetate
N/D
CAS: 141-78-6Solvent
Magnesium nitrate
N/D
CAS: 10377-60-3Processing aid

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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