California Gold Carnauba Wash & Wax
ready-to-usepH-neutralgentle-formulawax-basedhigh-glossbiodegradable
$1.10COST/WASH
A pH-balanced wash and wax concentrate that combines cleaning surfactants with carnauba wax components for simultaneous washing and wax enhancement.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
8.0
Active Mechanism
surfactant cleaning
Surfactants
1 (anionic)
Expert Analysis
The disclosed anionic surfactant (dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid) provides the primary cleaning action, while the alkaline pH helps dissolve road grime and dirt. The formula appears designed to deposit wax components during the wash process to enhance existing protection layers.
Key Differentiators
- •Dual-action formula that cleans and enhances wax protection in one step
- •Alkaline pH optimized for effective cleaning while remaining gentle on existing wax layers
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Very limited ingredient transparency with only hazardous components disclosed
- ⚠May not provide durable wax protection compared to dedicated wax products
Ingredients
Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid1-5%
CAS: 27176-87-0Surfactant
EDTAN/D
CAS: N/AChelating agent
Sodium hydroxideN/D
CAS: N/ApH adjuster
Sodium sulfateN/D
CAS: N/ASalt
Sulfuric acidN/D
CAS: 7664-93-9pH adjuster
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
NoneEye Hazard
May cause irritationSkin Hazard
No known effect based on information suppliedCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
