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Protector Wax

Multi-Surface
$0.81BEST $/OZ

A concentrated silicone-based spray sealant with lotus-effect technology designed for professional and enthusiast applications with flexible dilution ratios up to 1:33. Koch-Chemie Protector Wax ranks #2 for value among 83 spray sealants based on effective price per ounce. Its amino-functional silane bonding chemistry creates stronger covalent bonds with painted surfaces than traditional polymer sealants. The formulation is also verified biodegradable based on SDS ecological data.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

4.5

Active Mechanism

silicone film formation

Surfactants

1 (cationic)

Expert Analysis

The disclosed components center around silicone quaternium-17, a cationic silicone that bonds to surfaces while providing water repellency and gloss enhancement. The acidic pH of 4.5 likely optimizes the cationic silicone's adhesion to negatively charged paint surfaces, creating the claimed lotus effect beading behavior.

Key Differentiators

  • Extreme dilution flexibility from neat application to 1:33 ratio for various application methods
  • Silicone quaternium-17 formulation designed to work across multiple surface types including paint, rubber, plastic, and convertible fabrics

Potential Concerns

  • Danger signal word indicates significant safety hazards during handling and application
  • Very low transparency with only 9 regulated ingredients disclosed from an unknown total formula

Ingredients

9 disclosed
2-Butoxyethanol20-<30
CAS: 111-76-2Solvent
SILICONE QUATERNIUM-175-<10
CAS: 519142-86-0Silicone compound
Poly[3-((2-aminoethyl)amino)propyl]methyl(dimethyl)siloxane, methoxy-terminated5-<10
CAS: 102782-92-3Amino functional siloxane
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol5-<10
CAS: 112-34-5Solvent
1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxypropyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, diesters with vegetable-oil fatty acids, C18-unsatd., Me sulfates (salts)3-<5
CAS: N/ASurfactant
Acetic acid1-<2.5
CAS: 64-19-7pH adjuster
Ethanol<2.5
CAS: 64-17-5Solvent
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane0.01-<0.1
CAS: 556-67-2Silicone compound
Cinnamaldehyde0.001-<0.01
CAS: 104-55-2Fragrance

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
H318-Causes serious eye damage
Skin Hazard
H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Corrosive to Metals
Yes
Flammable
No

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