$2.56COST/WASH
Labocosmetica PURIFICA is a ready-to-use acidic car shampoo formulated with methanesulphonic acid at pH 2 to remove limescale films and restore paint clarity through acidic cleaning action. It ranks #1 of 15 car shampoos for stripping power.
Key Chemistry
pH
2
Active Mechanism
acidic dissolution
Surfactants
6 (amphoteric, nonionic, cationic)
Expert Analysis
Uses methanesulphonic acid as the primary active to dissolve mineral deposits and limescale films that traditional alkaline shampoos cannot remove. The acidic approach at pH 2 is balanced with amphoteric, nonionic, and cationic surfactants to maintain cleaning power while ensuring material compatibility with coatings and delicate surfaces.
Key Differentiators
- •Pioneering acidic approach to car washing that targets mineral deposits rather than just dirt and oils
- •VDA-certified material safety testing ensures compatibility with modern paint protection films and ceramic coatings
- •Full ingredient transparency with 16 disclosed components, unusual for specialty detailing chemistry
Ingredients
AQUA
N/D
CAS: N/Asolvent
methanesulphonic acid
3–5%
CAS: 75-75-2acidifying agent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
3–5%
CAS: 147170-44-3surfactant
2-butoxyethanol
1–3%
CAS: 111-76-2solvent
Amines oxide
1–3%
CAS: 308062-28-4surfactant
glutamic acid, N,N-diacetic acid, tetrasodium salt
1–3%
CAS: 51981-21-6chelating agent
sulphamidic acid
N/D
CAS: N/Aacidifying agent
Isotridecyl alcohol polyoxyethylene ether
N/D
CAS: N/Asurfactant
quaternary compound
<1%
CAS: 784144-40-7surfactant
Parfum
N/D
CAS: N/Afragrance
2,2'-(octadec-9-enylimino)bisethanol
<0.1%
CAS: 25307-17-9emulsifier
PEG-2 OLEAMINE
N/D
CAS: N/Aemulsifier
p-Methoxybenzaldehyde
N/D
CAS: N/Afragrance
VANILLIN
N/D
CAS: N/Afragrance
p-METHYL ACETOPHENONE
N/D
CAS: N/Afragrance
CITRONELLYL ACETATE
N/D
CAS: N/Afragrance
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
Causes severe skin burns and eye damageCorrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No
