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Labocosmetica

SEMPER

pH-NeutralBiodegradable
$0.45COST/WASH

A neutral pH, hyper-concentrated car shampoo formulated with high-lubricity surfactants for safe maintenance washing on coated and waxed vehicles. Labocosmetica SEMPER has a near-neutral pH, making it safe for all coatings, sealants, and waxes. It also contains chelating agents that help prevent water spots, especially useful in hard water areas. The formulation is also verified biodegradable based on SDS ecological data.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

7.5

Active Mechanism

surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

7 (anionic, nonionic, amphoteric)

Expert Analysis

SEMPER employs a multi-surfactant system combining anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric cleaners with dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid as the primary cleaning agent at 5-10% concentration. The neutral pH formulation prioritizes surface safety over aggressive cleaning power, while high lubrication additives minimize friction during washing. The formula excludes waxes and gloss enhancers to prevent interference with existing protection layers.

Key Differentiators

  • Hyper-concentrated formula requiring minimal product per wash while maintaining high lubricity
  • Complete ingredient transparency with all 19 components disclosed, unusual for premium car shampoos

Potential Concerns

  • Contains dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid which carries a 'Danger' signal word and requires careful handling
  • High concentration means overdilution risks reduced cleaning effectiveness while underdilution may increase surface friction

Ingredients

19 disclosed
AQUAN/D
CAS: N/ASolvent
Dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid5-<10%
CAS: 85536-14-7Surfactant
Coco Diethanolamide1-<3%
CAS: 8051-30-7Surfactant
Alkyl polyglucosyde C8-C101-<3%
CAS: 68515-73-1Surfactant
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts1-<3%
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATEN/D
CAS: N/ASurfactant
Sodium Laureth Sulphate1-<3%
CAS: 9004-82-4Surfactant
potassium hydroxide1-<3%
CAS: 1310-58-3pH adjuster
2-butoxyethanol<1%
CAS: 111-76-2Solvent
TETRASODIUM EDTAN/D
CAS: N/AChelating agent
ParfumN/D
CAS: N/AFragrance
Amberonne<1%
CAS: 54464-57-2Fragrance
HEXAHYDROHEXAMETHYL CYCLOPENTABENZOPYRANN/D
CAS: N/AFragrance
SODIUM HYDROXIDEN/D
CAS: N/ApH adjuster
Alpha Hexyl CinnamaldehydeN/D
CAS: N/AFragrance
LINALOOLN/D
CAS: N/AFragrance
Sodium pyrithione<0.05%
CAS: 3811-73-2Preservative
LAURYLAMINE DIPROPYLENEDIAMINEN/D
CAS: N/ASurfactant
1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one<0.05%
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative

Source: both

Safety Profile

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

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