Snow Plus
$1.66COST/WASH
A concentrated alkaline car shampoo designed for foam cannon application and periodic maintenance washing on coated and uncoated vehicles. NV Car Care Snow Plus contains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits, especially useful in hard water areas.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
10.0
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification
Surfactants
1 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
The disclosed sodium silicate component provides alkaline cleaning power at pH 10, designed to break down traffic film and contaminants through chemical action. The formulation incorporates nonionic surfactants for foam generation and cleaning, with additional undisclosed lubricating agents to reduce wash marring during contact washing.
Key Differentiators
- •High concentration formula requiring significant dilution (1:10 for foam, 1:200 for bucket wash)
- •Dual-purpose design optimized for both foam cannon pre-cleaning and traditional bucket washing
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Strong alkaline pH of 10 may be aggressive on certain waxes, sealants, and sensitive trim components
- ⚠Limited ingredient transparency makes it difficult to assess compatibility with all coating types despite ceramic-safe claims
Ingredients
Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated3-10%
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
Glycine, carboxymethyl, trisodium salt2-5%
CAS: 5064-31-3Chelating agent
Sodium silicate2-5%
CAS: 6834-92-0Builder/alkalinity source
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
Causes skin irritationCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
