$0.24COST/WASH
A highly concentrated neutral pH car shampoo designed for safe bucket washing with extreme dilution ratios for enthusiasts and professionals. Fireball Tropical Shampoo ranks #3 for value among 138 car shampoos based on cost per wash. Its near-neutral pH makes it safe for all coatings, sealants, and waxes.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
7.5
Active Mechanism
surfactant emulsification cleaning
Surfactants
4 (nonionic, amphoteric)
Expert Analysis
Built around polyoxyethylene lauryl ether as the primary surfactant in a balanced nonionic and amphoteric system that generates rich foam at extreme dilutions. The neutral 7.5 pH formulation prioritizes surface safety while maintaining effective cleaning power through optimized surfactant chemistry rather than aggressive pH levels.
Key Differentiators
- •Extreme concentration allowing 1:1000-1:1500 dilution ratios (64+ washes per 500ml bottle)
- •Neutral 7.5 pH formulation safe for all paint types, PPF, and ceramic coatings
- •Full ingredient transparency with all 7 components disclosed
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Requires precise dilution measurement - over-concentration could lead to staining or residue
- ⚠Not biodegradable despite being marketed as environmentally conscious
Ingredients
POLYOXYETHYLENE LAURYL ETHER1-10%
CAS: 9002-92-0Surfactant
POLYOXYETHYLENE ALKYL ETHER1-10%
CAS: 84133-50-6Surfactant
LAURAMINE OXIDE1-10%
CAS: 1643-20-5Surfactant
D-GLUCOPYRANOSE, OLIGOMERIC,DECYL OCTYL GLYCOSIDE1-10%
CAS: 68515-73-1Surfactant
2-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXYL ACETATE; VERDOX<1%
CAS: 88-41-5Fragrance
WATER70-90%
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
C.I. ACID GREEN 016<1%
CAS: 12768-78-4Colorant
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
H319: Verursacht schwere AugenreizungSkin Hazard
H315: Verursacht HautreizungenCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No