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ShineLogic Tire Shine

surfactant-basedready-to-useconsumer-gradewarning-labelpH-neutral

Best Value

$0.50/oz

A ready-to-use tire shine with nonionic surfactants that delivers a glossy black finish and claims long-lasting protection against fading.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

6.0

Active Mechanism

surfactant wetting

Surfactants

2 (nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This silicone-based tire shine employs a dual ethoxylated alcohol surfactant system for enhanced wetting and spreading on rubber surfaces. The proprietary siloxane provides the primary lubricity and gloss enhancement, while polyol solvents aid in formulation stability.

Key Differentiators

  • Near-neutral pH 6.04 formulation reduces risk of tire degradation compared to more alkaline competitors
  • Claims fade-resistant protection suggesting UV-blocking or polymer technology beyond basic silicone oils

Potential Concerns

  • Unknown active chemistry makes it difficult to predict performance longevity and compatibility with specific tire compounds
  • Warning signal word indicates potential slip hazards or inhalation risks during application

Ingredients

16 disclosed
Alcohols, C11-14-iso-, C13-rich, ethoxylated2.5 - <10 %
CAS: 78330-21-9Surfactant
Alcohols,C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated2.5 - <10 %
CAS: 84133-50-6Surfactant
Proprietary DiluentN/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
Proprietary SiloxaneN/D
CAS: WithheldLubricant
Proprietary PolyolN/D
CAS: WithheldSolvent
Proprietary HomopolymerN/D
CAS: WithheldDispersing Agent
Proprietary CopolymerN/D
CAS: WithheldRheology Modifier
Polyethylene GlycolN/D
CAS: 25322-68-3Thickener
Proprietary AlcoholN/D
CAS: WithheldSolvent
Proprietary Fragrance IngredientsN/D
CAS: WithheldWithheld
BenzisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
MethylisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 55965-84-9Preservative
Proprietary ColorantN/D
CAS: WithheldColorant
AcetaldehydeN/D
CAS: 75-07-0Impurity
1,4-DioxaneN/D
CAS: 123-91-1Impurity
Ethylene OxideN/D
CAS: 75-21-8Impurity

Source: california sb258

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Not classified
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Contains trace impurities of carcinogenic compounds (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane, acetaldehyde)