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Ceramic Body Wash

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$0.41COST/WASH

A concentrated alkaline car shampoo specifically formulated to minimize mechanical agitation on ceramic-coated vehicles through active surfactant chemistry.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

8.5

Active Mechanism

surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

4 (anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, cationic)

Expert Analysis

This alkaline shampoo (pH 8.5) uses a multi-surfactant system combining anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, and cationic surfactants to chemically lift contaminants without requiring heavy mechanical agitation. The primary anionic surfactant (C14-16 alkane hydroxy and alkene sulfonic acid sodium salts) provides strong cleaning power while the supporting surfactants enhance mildness and compatibility with ceramic coatings.

Key Differentiators

  • Multi-surfactant system designed to reduce mechanical wash agitation on ceramic coatings
  • Full ingredient transparency with all 11 components disclosed
  • High concentration formula requiring only 1 oz per wash bucket

Potential Concerns

  • Carries 'Danger' signal word indicating significant hazard potential
  • Alkaline pH may require careful dilution and handling procedures

Ingredients

11 disclosed
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts3-7%
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
Amides, coco, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)1-5%
CAS: 68333-82-4Surfactant
Cocoamidopropyl hydroxysultaine1-5%
CAS: 68139-30-0Surfactant
Glycerin0.5-1.5%
CAS: 56-81-5Humectant
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(1-oxododecyl)-ω-hydroxy-N/D
CAS: 9004-81-3Surfactant
Phenethyl alcoholN/D
CAS: 60-12-8Fragrance
Benzyl salicylateN/D
CAS: 118-58-1Fragrance
Benzyl acetateN/D
CAS: 140-11-4Fragrance
LinaloolN/D
CAS: 78-70-6Fragrance
3,5,7-Triaza-1-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane,1-(3-chloro-2-propenyl)-, chloride (CTAC)N/D
CAS: 4080-31-3Antimicrobial
Sodium bicarbonateN/D
CAS: 144-55-8pH adjuster

Source: both

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye damage
Skin Hazard
Causes skin irritation
Corrosive to Metals
Yes
Flammable
No

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