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A ready-to-use alkaline car shampoo featuring multi-surfactant chemistry and lanolin conditioning for professional and enthusiast washing applications.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

8.5

Active Mechanism

surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

4 (anionic, nonionic, amphoteric)

Expert Analysis

The product employs a three-surfactant system combining anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants with C14-16 alkane hydroxy sulfonic acid sodium salts as the primary cleaning agent. The alkaline pH of 8.5 enhances cleaning performance on typical automotive soils, while lanolin provides skin conditioning to offset the drying effects of the surfactant system.

Key Differentiators

  • Incorporates lanolin as a skin conditioning agent to prevent hand dryness during washing
  • Multi-surfactant system balancing anionic cleaning power with amphoteric mildness
  • Full ingredient transparency with complete formulation disclosure

Potential Concerns

  • Danger signal word indicates significant hazard potential despite gentle marketing claims
  • Alkaline pH may require thorough rinsing to prevent residue on sensitive surfaces

Ingredients

7 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: 4080-31-3preservative/antimicrobial
Sodium bicarbonateN/D
CAS: 144-55-8pH adjuster
PEG-75 LanolinN/D
CAS: 61790-81-6emulsifier/conditioner

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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