
$0.68COST/WASH
A surfactant-based car wash shampoo featuring high-concentration anionic surfactants designed for weekly maintenance washing without stripping wax or sealants.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
N/D
Active Mechanism
surfactant cleaning
Surfactants
4 (anionic, nonionic)
Expert Analysis
The formula centers around benzenesulfonic acid derivatives at 10-25% concentration, creating a robust cleaning system that combines anionic and nonionic surfactants. The disclosed polymer additives work alongside the surfactant system to enhance lubricity and encapsulate dirt particles, reducing surface friction during the wash process.
Key Differentiators
- •High concentration of primary anionic surfactant (10-25%) provides strong cleaning power while maintaining pH balance
- •Full ingredient transparency with 24 disclosed components, unusual for car wash shampoos
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Not biodegradable despite being a maintenance wash product used frequently
- ⚠High surfactant concentration may require careful dilution ratios to avoid over-sudsing
Ingredients
Benzenesulfonic acid, C10-16-alkyl derivs.
10 - <25 %
CAS: 68584-22-5Surfactant
Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated, sulfates, sodium salts
1 - <2.5 %
CAS: 68585-34-2Surfactant
sodium hydroxide
<1 %
CAS: 1310-73-2pH Adjuster
Proprietary Diluent
N/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid
N/D
CAS: 68584-22-5Surfactant
Sodium Chloride
N/D
CAS: 7647-14-5Thickener
Proprietary Alkylbenzene Derivative
N/D
CAS: WithheldProcessing Aid
Proprietary Alcohol
N/D
CAS: WithheldSolvent
Sulfuric Acid
N/D
CAS: 7664-93-9pH Adjuster
Vanillin
N/D
CAS: 121-33-5Fragrance Ingredient
Proprietary Gloss Enhancer
N/D
CAS: WithheldGloss Agent
Proprietary Alkoxylated Alcohol
N/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
Proprietary Inorganic Salt
N/D
CAS: WithheldThickener
Ethanol
N/D
CAS: 64-17-5Impurity
Proprietary Siloxane
N/D
CAS: WithheldLubricant
Ethyl Hydroxypyrone
N/D
CAS: 4940-11-8Fragrance Ingredient
Benzisothiazolinone
N/D
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
Allyl Hexanoate
N/D
CAS: 123-68-2Fragrance Ingredient
Ethyl Vanillin
N/D
CAS: 121-32-4Fragrance Ingredient
Methylisothiazolinone
N/D
CAS: 55965-84-9Preservative
Proprietary Colorant
N/D
CAS: WithheldColorant
Sulphur Dioxide
N/D
CAS: 7446-09-5Withheld
Acetaldehyde
N/D
CAS: 75-07-0Impurity
1,4-Dioxane
N/D
CAS: 123-91-1Impurity
Source: both
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
H315 - Causes skin irritationCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No



