Garage Therapy/ZERO: Decon Shampoo
Updated · 5 ingredients analyzed
$0.90COST/WASH
A high-pH alkaline car shampoo designed for heavy decontamination work and stripping old protection on professional and enthusiast vehicles.
Key Chemistry
pH
14
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification
Surfactants
2 (amphoteric, nonionic)
Expert Analysis
The disclosed ingredients center around sodium hydroxide as an alkaline builder, creating an extremely high pH of 14 that enables aggressive cleaning and protection stripping. The known amphoteric and nonionic surfactants provide cleaning power and foam generation, though the complete formulation approach remains undisclosed with only 5 regulated ingredients revealed.
Key Differentiators
- •Extreme pH of 14 makes it one of the most alkaline car shampoos available for maximum decontamination power
- •Specifically formulated to strip old waxes, sealants, and restore clogged ceramic coatings rather than maintain existing protection
Ingredients
tetrasodium ethylene diamine tetraacetate
5–10%
CAS: 64-02-8chelating agent
Alkylamidopropylbetain
5–10%
CAS: 683-10-3surfactant
Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, mono(2-propylheptyl) ether
5–10%
CAS: 166736-08-9non-ionic surfactant
Sodium Hydroxide
<1%
CAS: 1310-73-2pH adjuster
Citral
<1%
CAS: 5392-40-5fragrance
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes severe skin burns and eye damageSkin Hazard
Causes severe skin burnsCorrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No
