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Pearl Auto Shampoo

Biodegradable
$0.65COST/WASH

An alkaline car shampoo featuring sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate as the primary cleaning agent, designed for environmentally conscious detailers seeking biodegradable wash solutions. P&S Pearl Auto Shampoo ranks #3 among 70 car shampoos for strip-wash strength, designed to remove old wax, sealant, or coating layers during paint correction prep. The formulation is also verified biodegradable based on SDS ecological data.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

10.0

Active Mechanism

alkaline surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

4 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This shampoo employs an alkaline approach at pH 10, utilizing sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate as the primary anionic surfactant for effective cleaning power. The formulation combines anionic and nonionic surfactants to balance cleaning strength with lubricity, while maintaining complete biodegradability across all ten disclosed ingredients.

Key Differentiators

  • Complete ingredient transparency with all 10 components fully disclosed
  • 100% biodegradable formulation meeting high environmental standards
  • Alkaline pH design for enhanced cleaning power while remaining hand-safe

Potential Concerns

  • High pH of 10 may require thorough rinsing to prevent potential residue on sensitive surfaces
  • Alkaline nature may not be suitable for frequent use on delicate finishes or wax coatings

Ingredients

10 disclosed
Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate1 – 5
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
Sodium 2-(2-dodecyloxyethoxy)ethyl sulphate1 – 5
CAS: 3088-31-1Surfactant
Lauramine Oxide1 – 5
CAS: 1643-20-5Surfactant
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Sodium Laureth SulfateN/D
CAS: 9004-82-4Surfactant
isopropanol amineN/D
CAS: 78-96-6pH Adjustment
d-Limonene (Fragrance Allergen)N/D
CAS: 5989-27-5Fragrance
Acrylate/Styrene CopolymerN/D
CAS: N/AFormula component
Sodium ChlorideN/D
CAS: 7647-14-5Formula Stabilizer
ColorantN/D
CAS: N/AColorant

Source: both

Safety Profile

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

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