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Silicone-Free Detailer

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Best Value

$0.27/oz

A silicone-free quick detailer formulated with a cationic surfactant system for safe use on fresh paint, matte finishes, and paint protection films.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

6.4

Active Mechanism

cationic surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

1 (cationic)

Expert Analysis

Built around Soyamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, a cationic surfactant that provides lubrication and gentle cleaning without leaving residues. The silicone-free approach ensures compatibility with body shop environments and won't interfere with paint assessments or coating performance.

Key Differentiators

  • Complete formula transparency with all 13 ingredients disclosed
  • Body shop safe formulation compatible with fresh paint and refinishing environments
  • Cationic surfactant system designed specifically for residue-free cleaning

Potential Concerns

  • Single surfactant system may limit cleaning power compared to multi-surfactant blends
  • Cationic surfactants can be sensitive to hard water conditions affecting performance

Ingredients

13 disclosed
(2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol0.5 - 1.5
CAS: 34590-94-8Solvent
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Carrier
Soyamidopropyl Ethyldimonium EthosulfateN/D
CAS: 90529-57-0Cleaning Agent
Propylene GlycolN/D
CAS: 57-55-6Solvent
Styrene-Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ammonia SaltN/D
CAS: N/AOpacifier
FragranceN/D
CAS: N/AFragrance
HexamethylindanopyranN/D
CAS: 1222-05-5Fragrance
Ethyl MethylphenylglycidateN/D
CAS: 77-83-8Fragrance
BenzaldehydeN/D
CAS: 100-52-7Fragrance
Acid Red 52N/D
CAS: 3520-42-1Colorant
Magnesium NitrateN/D
CAS: 10377-60-3Preservative
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 26172-55-4Preservative
MethylisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative

Source: both

Safety Profile

Signal Word
None
Eye Hazard
Skin Hazard
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No