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$0.76COST/WASH

A concentrated alkaline car shampoo featuring high-lubricity surfactants designed for safe washing across all paint finishes and protective coatings.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

8.5

Active Mechanism

surfactant emulsification solubilization

Surfactants

2 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Built around a substantial 30-50% concentration of alkane hydroxy sulfonate surfactants, creating a high-lubrication cleaning system that operates in the alkaline pH range of 7-10. The formula combines anionic and nonionic surfactants to balance cleaning power with surface compatibility, allowing safe use on delicate surfaces like matte finishes and ceramic coatings.

Key Differentiators

  • Exceptionally high surfactant concentration (30-50%) enables extreme dilution ratios from 1:500 for bucket washing to 1:10 for foam cannons
  • Full ingredient transparency with all 9 components disclosed, unusual for car shampoos
  • Formulated specifically for compatibility with modern paint protection including ceramic coatings and PPF

Potential Concerns

  • High surfactant concentration may require careful dilution to avoid over-sudsing or residue buildup
  • Alkaline pH could potentially affect some sensitive aftermarket coatings over time with frequent use

Ingredients

9 disclosed
Water20 - 35 %
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts30 - 50 %
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
DIMETHYLDODECYLAMINE-N-OXIDE10 - 20 %
CAS: 1643-20-5Surfactant
Tetrasodium EDTA1 - 10 %
CAS: 64-02-8Chelating agent
2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one0.1 - 1 %
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative
Phosphoric acid0.1 - 1 %
CAS: 7664-38-2pH adjuster
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt dihydrateN/D
CAS: 10378-23-1Chelating agent
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt dihydrateN/D
CAS: 10378-23-1Chelating agent
Phosphoric acidN/D
CAS: 7664-38-2pH adjuster

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
May cause eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Causes skin irritation
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

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