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Car Wash Soap

pH-NeutralBiodegradable
$1.16COST/WASH

A highly concentrated surfactant-based car shampoo formulated with anionic and nonionic surfactants for foam cannon enthusiasts who want maximum cleaning power at minimal dilution ratios. Optimum Car Wash Soap has a near-neutral pH, making it safe for all coatings, sealants, and waxes. The formulation is also verified biodegradable based on SDS ecological data.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

6.0

Active Mechanism

surfactant emulsification

Surfactants

3 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

The formula centers around an ammonium alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant (3-7%) paired with nonionic surfactants to create a high-foaming, concentrated cleaning system. At pH 6, it maintains near-neutral conditions to preserve existing paint protection while the surfactant blend provides strong degreasing and dirt-lifting capabilities at very low dilution ratios.

Key Differentiators

  • Exceptionally concentrated formula requiring only 0.5 oz per gallon dilution ratio
  • Complete ingredient transparency with all 14 components disclosed
  • Optimized surfactant blend specifically engineered for foam cannon applications

Potential Concerns

  • High concentration means overdosing is easy and could lead to residue or difficult rinsing
  • Anionic surfactant base may still cause some water spotting despite pH neutral claims

Ingredients

14 disclosed
Sodium chloride3-7%
CAS: 7647-14-5Salt
Sulfuric acid, mono-C10-16-alkyl esters, ammonium salts3-7%
CAS: 68081-96-9Surfactant
Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated, sulfates, ammonium salts3-7%
CAS: 67762-19-0Surfactant
Wild Grape Fragrance0.5%
CAS: ProprietaryFragrance
Amides, coco, N-(hydroxyethyl).01-1%
CAS: 68140-00-1Surfactant/Foaming agent
Ammonium sulphate<.01%
CAS: 7783-20-2Processing aid
Ammonium Chloride<.01%
CAS: 12125-02-9Processing aid
1,4-Bis{[2-(2-substituted eth oxy)ethoxy]alkylamino}-9,10-anthracenedione<.01%
CAS: 29887-08-9Colorant
2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one<.01%
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative
Magnesium nitrate<.01%
CAS: 10377-60-3Processing aid
5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one<.01%
CAS: 26172-55-4Preservative
Copper dinitrate<.01%
CAS: 3251-23-8Colorant
1,4 Dioxane<.01%
CAS: 123-91-1Solvent
Water30-60%
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

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

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