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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

15 disclosed
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
Danger
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye damage
Skin Hazard
Causes skin irritation
Corrosive to Metals
Yes
Flammable
No

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