
$4.20COST/WASH
A hybrid ceramic-infused car shampoo that combines cleaning and SiO2 protection in a single step, designed for maintaining ceramic coated vehicles or providing standalone protection.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
4.5
Active Mechanism
surfactant cleaning with ceramic protection
Surfactants
2 (nonionic, cationic)
Expert Analysis
This hybrid formulation uses nonionic and cationic surfactants with ethoxylated alcohols as the primary cleaning agent, while maintaining a mildly acidic pH of 4.5 that's compatible with ceramic coatings. The low-sudsing formula prioritizes lubricity and protection deposition over foam generation, allowing ceramic particles to bond to the surface during the wash process.
Key Differentiators
- •Full ingredient transparency with 23 disclosed components, rare among wash-and-coat products
- •Dual surfactant system combining nonionic and cationic types for enhanced cleaning and protection adhesion
- •Mildly acidic pH specifically formulated for ceramic coating maintenance
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Carries 'Danger' signal word despite being a car shampoo, indicating presence of hazardous components
- ⚠Cationic surfactants may cause compatibility issues when mixed with other anionic detailing products
Ingredients
Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated
1 - 5%
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
Isopropyl alcohol
1 - 5%
CAS: 67-63-0Solvent
Water
N/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Carrier
Siloxane and Silicone Blend
N/D
CAS: WithheldSolvent
Quaternium-80
N/D
CAS: 134737-05-6Water Repellant
Tetraethoxysilane
N/D
CAS: 78-10-4Water Repellant
Ethyl Polysilicate
N/D
CAS: 11099-06-2Water Repellant
Propylene Glycol
N/D
CAS: 57-55-6Solvent
Butoxydiglycol
N/D
CAS: 112-34-5Solvent
Propylene Glycol Butyl Ether
N/D
CAS: 5131-66-8Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane
N/D
CAS: 541-02-6Solvent
Acetic Acid
N/D
CAS: 64-19-7pH Adjuster
Cyclotetrasiloxane
N/D
CAS: 556-67-2Carrier
Blend of Polyoxyalkylene Substituted Chromophores (Blue and Yellow)
N/D
CAS: Not AvailableColorant
Polyoxyalkylene Substituted Chromophore (Yellow)
N/D
CAS: Not AvailableColorant
Fragrance
N/D
CAS: Not AvailableFragrance
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
N/D
CAS: 80-54-6Fragrance
Benzyl Benzoate
N/D
CAS: 120-51-4Fragrance
Hexyl Cinnamal
N/D
CAS: 101-86-0Fragrance
Linalool
N/D
CAS: 78-70-6Fragrance
Magnesium Nitrate
N/D
CAS: 10377-60-3Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
N/D
CAS: 26172-55-4Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
N/D
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative
Source: both
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
Corrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No


