California Gold High Performance Car Wash
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$1.25COST/WASH
A ready-to-use alkaline car shampoo formulated with anionic surfactants for foam cannon and traditional wash applications on coated and uncoated vehicles.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
8.0
Active Mechanism
surfactant cleaning
Surfactants
1 (anionic)
Expert Analysis
The disclosed chemistry centers on C14-16 alkane hydroxy and alkene sulfonate surfactants at 10-20% concentration, providing the cleaning power and foam generation. The mildly alkaline pH of 8 balances effective cleaning with coating safety, while the anionic surfactant system is optimized for high-foaming performance in foam cannons.
Key Differentiators
- •High concentration of specialized C14-16 sulfonate surfactants designed for maximum foam generation
- •Alkaline pH formulation that maintains coating compatibility while providing effective cleaning
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Limited ingredient transparency with only hazardous components disclosed, making formulation assessment difficult
- ⚠Alkaline pH may require thorough rinsing to prevent residue on sensitive surfaces
Ingredients
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts10 - 20%
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
Mixture, 3(2H)-isothiazolone, 5-chloro-2-methyl- with 2-methyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone0.0015 - 0.0025%
CAS: 55965-84-9Preservative
EDTAN/D
CAS: 60-00-4Chelating agent
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Contact with eyes may cause irritationSkin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reactionCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No