
Best of Show Wash & Wax
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$1.55COST/WASH
A ready-to-use wash and wax car shampoo that combines potassium dodecyl benzenesulfonate cleaning with carnauba wax protection for single-step paint maintenance.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
8.9
Active Mechanism
surfactant emulsification and soil suspension
Surfactants
7 (anionic, amphoteric, cationic)
Expert Analysis
Built around a moderate concentration (5-15%) of potassium dodecyl benzenesulfonate as the primary cleaning agent, with additional anionic, amphoteric, and cationic surfactants creating a multi-surfactant system for enhanced cleaning and foam stability. The alkaline pH of 8.9 optimizes cleaning performance while allowing carnauba wax components to deposit during the wash process.
Key Differentiators
- •Multi-surfactant system combining anionic, amphoteric, and cationic types for enhanced cleaning versatility
- •Ready-to-use formulation eliminates dilution guesswork while maintaining professional cleaning strength
- •Complete ingredient transparency with all 15 components disclosed
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Danger signal word indicates stronger formulation that requires careful handling and PPE
- ⚠Alkaline pH may limit compatibility with certain sensitive surfaces or coatings
- ⚠Wax deposition effectiveness may vary depending on water temperature and hardness
Ingredients
Benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl-, potassium salt5-15%
CAS: 27177-77-1Surfactant
Surfactant5-15%
CAS: MixtureSurfactant
Cationic Surfactant1-3%
CAS: MixtureSurfactant
Fragrance0.1-1%
CAS: MixtureFragrance
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Carrier
Sodium C10-16 AlkylbenzenesulfonateN/D
CAS: 68081-81-2Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineN/D
CAS: 68139-30-0Surfactant
Sodium Lauryl SulfateN/D
CAS: 68585-47-7Surfactant
Proprietary Wax BlendN/D
CAS: WithheldGloss Enhancer
Sodium Xylene SulfonateN/D
CAS: 1300-72-7Surfactant
Yellow DyeN/D
CAS: Trade SecretColorant
FragranceN/D
CAS: Not AvailableFragrance
Hexyl CinnamalN/D
CAS: 101-86-0Fragrance
BenzisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
Sodium HydroxymethylglycinateN/D
CAS: 70161-44-3Preservative
Source: both
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
Causes skin irritationCorrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No