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Onyx Satin Tyre Gel

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Best Value

$0.89/oz

A glycerine-based tire dressing that creates a satin finish through humectant conditioning rather than traditional silicone oils.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

5.0

Active Mechanism

humectant conditioning

Surfactants

0

Expert Analysis

Uses glycerine at 10-20% as the primary active ingredient, functioning as both a conditioning agent and humectant to maintain rubber flexibility. The mildly acidic pH of 5 helps the product bond to rubber surfaces while the glycerine provides the satin appearance without silicone oils. The absence of traditional surfactants suggests a simplified formulation focused on the glycerine's dual conditioning and aesthetic properties.

Key Differentiators

  • High concentration glycerine formulation eliminates traditional silicone oils
  • Simplified 2-ingredient formulation with moderate transparency disclosure

Potential Concerns

  • Minimal ingredient disclosure makes it difficult to assess full formulation performance
  • Glycerine-based formulations may attract dirt and require more frequent reapplication than silicone alternatives

Ingredients

2 disclosed
Glycerine10% - 20%
CAS: 56-81-5humectant
Ethylene glycol1% - 5%
CAS: 107-21-1solvent
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),Alpha-(2-propylheptyl)-Omega-hydroxy10% - 20%
CAS: 160875-66-1Emulsifier

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No