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Matte Body Wash

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$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.

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

9 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
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 bicarbonateN/D
CAS: 144-55-8pH adjuster
Diethyl phthalateN/D
CAS: 84-66-2Nonfunctional constituent
GalaxolideN/D
CAS: 1222-05-5Fragrance
Phenoxy Ethyl IsobutyrateN/D
CAS: 103-60-6Fragrance

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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