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$0.88COST/WASH

A concentrated alkaline car wash shampoo designed for enthusiasts seeking high-lubricity washing with protection compatibility.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

8.0

Active Mechanism

surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

5 (anionic, amphoteric)

Expert Analysis

This concentrated shampoo centers around sodium alkylbenzenesulfonate as the primary cleaning surfactant, delivering strong degreasing power at an alkaline pH of 8. The formulation incorporates amphoteric surfactants to balance the anionic primary cleaner, creating a high-suds, high-lubricity wash solution that dilutes to working strength at a 1:256 ratio.

Key Differentiators

  • Exceptionally high concentration ratio requiring only 1 oz per 2 gallons of wash solution
  • Full ingredient transparency with all 10 components disclosed

Potential Concerns

  • Alkaline pH of 8 contradicts the brand's 'pH-neutral' marketing claim
  • High concentration requires precise dilution measurement to avoid over-concentration

Ingredients

10 disclosed
Sodium C10-16 Alkylbenzenesulfonate<10
CAS: 68081-81-2Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine3-5
CAS: 68139-30-0Surfactant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate<2
CAS: 68585-47-7Surfactant
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Carrier
Sodium Lauryl SulfateN/D
CAS: 151-21-3Surfactant
Sodium Xylene SulfonateN/D
CAS: 1300-72-7Surfactant
BenzisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
Yellow DyeN/D
CAS: N/AColorant
Acid Red 14N/D
CAS: 3567-69-9Colorant
FragranceN/D
CAS: N/AFragrance

Source: both

Safety Profile

Signal Word
WARNING
Eye Hazard
Causes eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

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