Optimum Car Wash Soap

OptimumCar Wash Soap

Updated · 14 ingredients analyzed

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.

Key Chemistry

pH

6

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

Ingredients

14 disclosed
Sodium chloride
3–7%
CAS: 7647-14-5Salt
Sulfuric acid, mono-C10-16-alkyl esters, ammonium salts
3–7%
CAS: 68081-96-9Surfactant
Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated, sulfates, ammonium salts
3–7%
CAS: 67762-19-0Surfactant
Wild Grape Fragrance
0.5%
CAS: ProprietaryFragrance
Amides, coco, N-(hydroxyethyl)
0.01–1%
CAS: 68140-00-1Surfactant/Foaming agent
Ammonium sulphate
<0.01%
CAS: 7783-20-2Processing aid
Ammonium Chloride
<0.01%
CAS: 12125-02-9Processing aid
1,4-Bis{[2-(2-substituted eth oxy)ethoxy]alkylamino}-9,10-anthracenedione
<0.01%
CAS: 29887-08-9Colorant
2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one
<0.01%
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative
Magnesium nitrate
<0.01%
CAS: 10377-60-3Processing aid
5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one
<0.01%
CAS: 26172-55-4Preservative
Copper dinitrate
<0.01%
CAS: 3251-23-8Colorant
1,4 Dioxane
<0.01%
CAS: 123-91-1Solvent
Water
30–60%
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent

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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