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Ethos Car Care

Cleanse

Updated · 19 ingredients analyzed

$0.98COST/WASH

A graphene-infused alkaline car shampoo designed for maintaining graphene and ceramic coatings while providing additional protection with each wash. Ethos Car Care Cleanse has 9 distinct surfactant types, more than most car shampoos, giving it a broader cleaning toolkit for lifting different soil types.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

8.5

Active Mechanism

surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

9 (anionic, nonionic, amphoteric)

Expert Analysis

Uses sodium laureth sulfate as the primary surfactant at high concentration (12-20%) combined with anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants to create a high-foaming, ultra-slick cleaning system. The alkaline pH of 8.5 helps cut through heavy contamination while claimed graphene additives are intended to deposit protective resins during washing.

Key Differentiators

  • Claims to contain active graphene coating resins that deposit protection during washing
  • High concentration surfactant blend designed specifically for coating maintenance rather than stripping

Potential Concerns

  • Alkaline pH of 8.5 may be harsh on some sensitive coatings despite coating-safe claims
  • Very low transparency with only 19 regulated ingredients disclosed from unknown total formula
  • High surfactant concentration and 'Danger' signal word indicate potentially aggressive formulation

Ingredients

19 disclosed
sodium laureth sulfate12 – < 20
CAS: 68585-34-2surfactant
amines, coco alkyldimethyl, N-oxides1 – < 3
CAS: 61788-90-7surfactant
cocamidopropylhydroxysultaine1 – < 3
CAS: 68139-30-0surfactant
lauryl glucoside1 – < 3
CAS: 110615-47-9surfactant
D-Glucopyranose, oligomers, decyl octyl glycosides1 – < 3
CAS: 68515-73-1surfactant
C.I. Acid Violet 76< 0.1
CAS: 61901-47-1colorant
C.I. Acid Violet 76< 0.1
CAS: 63589-10-6colorant
waterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
Poly(ethylene glycol-ran-propylene glycol) monobutyl etherN/D
CAS: 9038-95-3surfactant
sodium chlorideN/D
CAS: 7647-14-5viscosity modifier
polyethylene oxide lauryl etherN/D
CAS: 9002-92-0surfactant
Cyclosilazanes, di-Me, Me Hydrogen, polymers with di-Me, Me hydrogen silazanes, and 2,4-TDIN/D
CAS: trade secretrefractory resin
benzyl benzoateN/D
CAS: 120-51-4fragrance
Alkyl PolysilicatesN/D
CAS: Trade Secretresin
alcohols, C12-14 secondary, ethoxylatedN/D
CAS: 84133-50-6surfactant
GrapheneN/D
CAS: 7782-42-5surface modifier
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),α-hydro-ω-hydroxyEthane-1,2-diol, ethoxylatedN/D
CAS: 25322-68-3surfactant
octamethylcyclotetrasiloxaneN/D
CAS: 556-67-2solvents
(R)-p-mentha-1,8-dieneN/D
CAS: 5989-27-5fragrance

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

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

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