$0.16COST/WASH
A concentrated car shampoo featuring anionic and amphoteric surfactants designed for additive-free cleaning of ceramic-coated and protected vehicles. Infinity Wax Pure Shampoo ranks #2 for value among 138 car shampoos based on cost per wash.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
4.5
Active Mechanism
surfactant based cleaning
Surfactants
4 (anionic, amphoteric)
Expert Analysis
The disclosed ingredients include a primary anionic surfactant (C14-16 alkane hydroxy/alkene sulfonic acid sodium salts) combined with amphoteric surfactants to create cleaning and lubrication properties. The brand claims a minimalist 3-ingredient approach focused on cleaning surfactants and an emulsifier, though the complete formula remains undisclosed.
Key Differentiators
- •Exceptional 2000:1 maximum dilution ratio providing outstanding concentration value
- •Additive-free formulation specifically avoiding waxes, polymers, and gloss enhancers to prevent interference with existing protection
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Despite pH neutral claims, the measured pH of 4.5 indicates mild acidity rather than true neutrality
- ⚠Carries a 'Danger' signal word indicating significant hazard classification despite being marketed for regular use
Ingredients
Sulfonic acids, C14-16 (even numbered)-alkane hydroxy and C14-16 (even numbered)-alkene, sodium salts
10-20%
CAS: 68439-57-6anionic surfactant
ALCOHOLS, C12-14, ETHOXYLATED, SULFATES, SODIUM SALTS
2.5-3.5%
CAS: 68891-38-3surfactant
1-PROPANAMINIUM, 3-AMINO-N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-N,N-DIMETHYL-, N-C8-18 (EVEN NUMBERED) ACYL DERIVS., HYDROXIDES, INNER SALTS
2.5-3.5%
CAS: 97862-59-4surfactant
SODIUM CHLORIDE
2.5-3.5%
CAS: 7647-14-5additive
ACETIC ACID 100%
0.25-0.5%
CAS: 64-19-7pH adjuster
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
0.005-0.05%
CAS: 1310-73-2pH adjuster
REACTION MASS of 5-CHLORO-2-METHYL-2H-ISOTHIAZOL-3-ONE AND 2-METHYL-2H-ISOTHIAZOL-3-ONE (3:1)
0.0000001-0.005%
CAS: 55965-84-9preservative
WATER
≥10%
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
1-10%
CAS: 68891-38-3anionic surfactant
DMDM HYDANTOIN
0.1-1%
CAS: 6440-58-0preservative
Formaldehyde
<0.1%
CAS: 50-00-0preservative
DYE
<0.1%
CAS: N/Acolorant
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.Corrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No
