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A pH-neutral car shampoo featuring a sodium alkyl sulfonate surfactant system designed for enthusiasts seeking high-foaming performance with surface-safe cleaning.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
8.0
Active Mechanism
surfactant emulsification and soil suspension
Surfactants
2 (anionic, nonionic)
Expert Analysis
Uses sodium C14-16 alkane hydroxysulfonate as the primary surfactant at 8-27%, combined with nonionic co-surfactants to create stable foam and effective cleaning. The alkaline pH of 8 (despite pH-neutral claims) indicates buffering to optimize surfactant performance while remaining gentle on protected surfaces.
Key Differentiators
- •High concentration of sodium alkyl hydroxysulfonate provides superior foam stability and grease-cutting power
- •Full ingredient transparency with only 7 components creates a clean, focused formulation
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Product claims pH-neutral but tests at pH 8, which is mildly alkaline
- ⚠High surfactant concentration may require careful dilution ratios to avoid over-sudsing
Ingredients
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts8 - 27 %
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
Tetrasodium EDTA0.1 - 0.3 %
CAS: 64-02-8Chelating agent
Amines, C10-16-alkyldimethyl, N-oxides0.8 - 4 %
CAS: 70592-80-2Surfactant
Water50 - 69 %
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Fragrance0.08 - 0.2 %
CAS: N/AFragrance
Colorant intermediate (PROVISIONAL)0.0001 - 0.0002 %
CAS: N/AColorant
Preservative0.005 - 0.02 %
CAS: N/APreservative
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
NoneEye Hazard
Skin Hazard
Corrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No