
APX All Purpose Cleaner
surfactant-basedconcentrateheavy-dutyall-purposedanger-labelbiodegradable
A concentrated alkaline all-purpose cleaner formulated with multiple surfactant types for versatile cleaning tasks across interior and exterior automotive surfaces.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
9.8
Active Mechanism
surfactant emulsification solubilization
Surfactants
2 (anionic, nonionic)
Expert Analysis
The product combines anionic and nonionic surfactants with sodium laureth sulfate as the primary cleaning agent, creating a high-pH (9.8) system optimized for grease and contamination removal. The alkaline formulation enhances degreasing performance while the dual surfactant approach provides cleaning versatility across different soil types and surfaces.
Key Differentiators
- •Full ingredient transparency with all 23 components disclosed
- •Wide dilution range (1:1 to 1:10) allowing strength adjustment for different cleaning tasks
- •Solvent-free, water-based formulation that avoids residue-prone additives
Potential Concerns
- ⚠High alkaline pH (9.8) requires careful dilution and may not be suitable for sensitive surfaces
- ⚠'Danger' signal word indicates significant safety precautions needed during handling and use
Ingredients
SODIUM HYDROXIDE0.005 – 0.05
CAS: 1310-73-2pH adjuster
WATER≥10%
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Ethoxylated alcohols (C=9-11)1 - 10%
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
TETRASODIUM EDTA1 - 10%
CAS: 64-02-8Chelating agent
Sodium xylenesulphonate1 - 10%
CAS: 1300-72-7Hydrotrope
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE1 - 10%
CAS: 68891-38-3Surfactant
DMDM HYDANTOIN0.1 - 1%
CAS: 6440-58-0Preservative
TRISODIUM NTA<0.1%
CAS: 5064-31-3Chelating agent
LIMONENE<0.1%
CAS: 5989-27-5Fragrance
TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES<0.1%
CAS: 54464-57-2Fragrance
citric acid<0.1%
CAS: 77-92-9pH adjuster
BETA-PINENES<0.1%
CAS: 127-91-3Fragrance
GAMMA-TERPINENE<0.1%
CAS: 99-85-4Fragrance
GERANYL ACETATE<0.1%
CAS: 105-87-3Fragrance
TERPINEOL<0.1%
CAS: 98-55-5Fragrance
BASACID YELLOW 226<0.1%
CAS: 518-47-8Colorant
FORMALDEHYDE<0.1%
CAS: 50-00-0Preservative
PINENE<0.1%
CAS: 80-56-8Fragrance
(4S)-1-METHYL-4-(6-METHYLHEPTA-1,5-DIEN-2-YL)CYCLOHEXENE<0.1%
CAS: 495-61-4Fragrance
NERYL ACETATE<0.1%
CAS: 141-12-8Fragrance
MYRCENE<0.1%
CAS: 123-35-3Fragrance
CITRONELLAL<0.1%
CAS: 106-23-0Fragrance
TERPINOLENE<0.1%
CAS: 586-62-9Fragrance
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
Not classified for skin hazardCorrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No