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Bug & Tar Remover

alkalinefoam-formulaready-to-usepropellant-based

Best Value

$0.40/oz

Consumer-grade foaming bug remover targeting convenience users who prefer aerosol application over spray bottles

Key Chemistry

pH Level

8.0

Active Mechanism

alkaline dissolution

Surfactants

1 (anionic)

Expert Analysis

This alkaline foaming bug remover uses a combination of alkaline agents (sodium metasilicate), surfactants for foam generation, and solvents (butoxyethanol) to break down organic residues. The aerosol delivery system provides convenient application and foam contact time.

Key Differentiators

  • Foaming aerosol delivery
  • Alkaline chemistry for organic soil dissolution
  • Multiple propellant system
  • Corrosion inhibitor system

Potential Concerns

  • Flammable aerosol requires careful storage
  • Cardiac sensitization risk from propellants
  • Contains butoxyethanol solvent

Ingredients

11 disclosed
Waternot specified
CAS: 7732-18-5diluent
Isobutane1-5%
CAS: 75-28-5propellant
Petroleum Gases, Liquefied, Sweetenednot specified
CAS: 68476-86-8propellant
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonatenot specified
CAS: 68439-57-6foam booster
Butoxyethanolnot specified
CAS: 111-76-2degreaser
Sodium Nitritenot specified
CAS: 7632-00-0corrosion inhibitor
Butanenot specified
CAS: 106-97-8propellant
Sodium Metasilicatenot specified
CAS: 6834-92-0alkaline cleaning agent
Yellow 5not specified
CAS: 1934-21-0colorant
Triethanolaminenot specified
CAS: 102-71-6neutralizer
Direct Blue 86not specified
CAS: 1330-38-7colorant

Source: manufacturer disclosure

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
May cause eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Not classified
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Primary hazards are from flammable propellants and cardiac sensitization potential