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An alkaline, citrus-based pre-wash spray formulated to soften and emulsify bug residue and soft tree sap on vehicle finishes. PROWAX C-71 Bug Remover ranks #2 of 15 bug removers for strength.
Key Chemistry
pH
12.7
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification
Surfactants
3 (nonionic, anionic)
Expert Analysis
This product pairs a high-pH alkaline system (roughly 12.7, buffered with sodium silicate as an alkaline builder) with a blend of nonionic and anionic surfactants to break down and emulsify the proteins and organic soils left by insect impacts and soft sap. The alkalinity chemically softens hardened residue while the surfactants lift and suspend it, allowing contaminants to be rinsed away rather than scrubbed.
Key Differentiators
- •Strongly alkaline (pH ~12.7) with sodium silicate builder for chemical softening of protein-based bug residue and soft sap
Ingredients
2-butoxyethanol
2.5–10%
CAS: 111-76-2solvent
Sodium silicate
<2.5%
CAS: 6834-92-0cleaning agent
tall oil fatty acids
<2.5%
CAS: 61790-12-3emulsifier
surfactant
<2.5%
CAS: 127087-87-0surfactant
water
N/D
CAS: 7732-18-5diluent
d-limonene
2.5–10%
CAS: 5989-27-5solvent
pentasodium triphosphate
N/D
CAS: 7758-29-4cleaning
potassium hydroxide
N/D
CAS: 1310-58-3neutralizer
emulsifier detergent blend
<2.5%
CAS: N/Aemulsifier/detergent
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damage (Eye Dam. 1); strong caustic effect with danger of severe eye injurySkin Hazard
Causes severe skin burns; may cause an allergic skin reaction (Skin Corr. 1B, Skin Sens. 1)Corrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No
