$0.55COST/WASH
A specialized car shampoo formulated without gloss-enhancing additives to safely clean matte, satin, and glossy paint finishes without altering their appearance. Dr. Beasley's Matte Body Wash has a near-neutral pH, making it safe for all coatings, sealants, and waxes.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
7.0
Active Mechanism
surfactant cleaning
Surfactants
4 (anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, cationic)
Expert Analysis
The product employs a balanced surfactant system combining anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, and cationic surfactants for effective cleaning while maintaining pH neutrality at 7.0. By excluding wax, paraffin, silicones, and fillers, the formula prevents unwanted gloss enhancement that could compromise matte and satin finishes.
Key Differentiators
- •Complete exclusion of gloss-enhancing additives (wax, paraffin, silicones) specifically for matte finish preservation
- •Multi-surfactant system designed to generate high foam levels for enhanced lubrication and scratch prevention
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Danger signal word indicates potential skin or eye irritation despite the product's gentle cleaning approach
- ⚠Ready-to-use formula may be less economical than concentrates for high-volume users
Ingredients
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
3-7%
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
Amides, coco, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)
1-5%
CAS: 68333-82-4Surfactant
Cocoamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
1-5%
CAS: 68139-30-0Surfactant
Glycerin
0.5-1.5%
CAS: 56-81-5Humectant
3,5,7-Triaza-1-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane,1-(3-chloro-2-propenyl)-, chloride (CTAC)
N/D
CAS: 4080-31-3Surfactant/Preservative
Sodium bicarbonate
N/D
CAS: 144-55-8pH adjuster
Diethyl phthalate
N/D
CAS: 84-66-2Nonfunctional constituent
Galaxolide
N/D
CAS: 1222-05-5Fragrance
Phenoxy Ethyl Isobutyrate
N/D
CAS: 103-60-6Fragrance
Source: both
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
Causes skin irritationCorrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No
