Mr. Pink Car Wash Shampoo
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$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 salts1 - <2.5 %
CAS: 68585-34-2Surfactant
sodium hydroxide<1 %
CAS: 1310-73-2pH Adjuster
Proprietary DiluentN/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
Alkylbenzene Sulfonic AcidN/D
CAS: 68584-22-5Surfactant
Sodium ChlorideN/D
CAS: 7647-14-5Thickener
Proprietary Alkylbenzene DerivativeN/D
CAS: WithheldProcessing Aid
Proprietary AlcoholN/D
CAS: WithheldSolvent
Sulfuric AcidN/D
CAS: 7664-93-9pH Adjuster
VanillinN/D
CAS: 121-33-5Fragrance Ingredient
Proprietary Gloss EnhancerN/D
CAS: WithheldGloss Agent
Proprietary Alkoxylated AlcoholN/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
Proprietary Inorganic SaltN/D
CAS: WithheldThickener
EthanolN/D
CAS: 64-17-5Impurity
Proprietary SiloxaneN/D
CAS: WithheldLubricant
Ethyl HydroxypyroneN/D
CAS: 4940-11-8Fragrance Ingredient
BenzisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
Allyl HexanoateN/D
CAS: 123-68-2Fragrance Ingredient
Ethyl VanillinN/D
CAS: 121-32-4Fragrance Ingredient
MethylisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 55965-84-9Preservative
Proprietary ColorantN/D
CAS: WithheldColorant
Sulphur DioxideN/D
CAS: 7446-09-5Withheld
AcetaldehydeN/D
CAS: 75-07-0Impurity
1,4-DioxaneN/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
