Optimum No Rinse Wash and Wax

Optimum

No Rinse Wash and Wax

Updated · 14 ingredients analyzed

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A pH-neutral rinseless wash that combines cleaning surfactants with carnauba wax, designed for low-water washing and simultaneous protection in a single step.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

7.0

Active Mechanism

surfactant emulsification with lubricating film

Surfactants

1 (anionic)

Expert Analysis

The formula uses anionic surfactants alongside soy-derived fatty acid methyl esters that act as both lubricant and cleaning agent, encapsulating and lifting dirt so it can be safely wiped away without rinsing. Carnauba wax is incorporated to deposit a thin layer of gloss and protection during the same pass, eliminating the need for a separate waxing step. At a neutral pH of 7 and heavily concentrated dosing (1-2 oz per gallon), it is engineered to clean gently while minimizing water use.

Key Differentiators

  • Integrates carnauba wax directly into a rinseless wash, adding protection and gloss in the same step as cleaning
  • Full ingredient disclosure (14 ingredients) with an excellent transparency rating, which is uncommon in this category
  • Soy-derived methyl esters provide lubricity to reduce marring risk during contact wiping

Potential Concerns

  • Wax deposition during a contact wash can leave streaking or smearing if panels are too dirty or wipe-off technique is rushed
  • The thin carnauba layer offers shorter-lived protection than a dedicated sealant or coating, so durability expectations should be modest
  • Rinseless washing always carries marring risk on heavily soiled or gritty surfaces despite the lubricating actives

Ingredients

14 disclosed
Fatty acids, soya, Me esters1-5%
CAS: 68919-53-9Cleaning/lubricating agent
Soybean oil, Me ester1-5%
CAS: 67784-80-9Cleaning/lubricating agent
Carnauba wax1-5%
CAS: 8015-86-9Wax/protective agent
Propan-2-ol0.1-1.00%
CAS: 67-63-0Solvent
Dimethyl siloxane0.1-1.00%
CAS: 63148-62-9Silicone polymer/conditioning agent
Oleic acid, compound with morpholine (1:1)0.1-1.00%
CAS: 1095-66-5Emulsifier/surfactant
Glycerol0.1-1.00%
CAS: 56-81-5Humectant/solvent
Benzyl Salicylate0.2-0.8%
CAS: 118-58-1Fragrance allergen component (Watermelon Fragrance)
Citral0.2-0.8%
CAS: 5392-40-5Fragrance allergen component (Watermelon Fragrance)
Diethyl phthalate0.2-0.8%
CAS: 84-66-2Fragrance allergen component (Watermelon Fragrance)
Limonene0.2-0.8%
CAS: 5989-27-5Fragrance allergen component (Watermelon Fragrance)
Pentyl acetate0.09-0.2%
CAS: 628-63-7Solvent/fragrance
Chromatint Green 01640.02-0.04%
CAS: N/AColorant/dye
Water84.96-92.39%
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent/carrier

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
H315: Causes skin irritation; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

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