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Turtle Wax

Bug & Tar Remover

flammablesolvent-basedready-to-usepetroleum-based

Best Value

$0.44/oz

Consumer-grade ready-to-use product targeting mainstream automotive cleaning market with traditional solvent-based chemistry for effective bug and tar removal

Key Chemistry

pH Level

N/D

Active Mechanism

solvent dissolution

Surfactants

2 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Traditional solvent-based bug and tar remover utilizing petroleum distillates as the primary active solvent, supported by glycol ethers and alcohols for enhanced dissolution power. The formula includes multiple surfactants and emulsifiers to aid in soil suspension and rinsing.

Key Differentiators

  • Petroleum distillate base for aggressive dissolution
  • Multiple solvent system for broad contamination removal
  • Carnauba wax additive for protection

Potential Concerns

  • Flammable liquid requiring careful handling
  • Contains Prop 65 listed carcinogen (diethanolamine)
  • Petroleum-based formula may affect some sensitive surfaces

Ingredients

16 disclosed
WaterNot disclosed
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
Petroleum distillates, hydrotreated light<35%
CAS: 64742-47-8solvent
Amides, tall-oil fatty, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)<3%
CAS: 68155-20-4emulsifier
Isopropyl alcohol<3%
CAS: 67-63-0solvent
2-Butoxyethanol<2%
CAS: 111-76-2solvent
Diethanolamine<0.2%
CAS: 111-42-2surfactant
Quartz<0.06%
CAS: 14808-60-7polishing agent
Sodium hydroxide<0.008%
CAS: 1310-73-2ph adjustment
Ethylene glycol<0.003%
CAS: 107-21-1solvent
DipenteneNot disclosed
CAS: 68956-56-9solvent
TriethanolamineNot disclosed
CAS: 102-71-6detergent additive
Dipropylene GlycolNot disclosed
CAS: 25265-71-8solvent
TerpineolNot disclosed
CAS: 98-55-5fragrance
BenzoisothiazolinoneNot disclosed
CAS: 2634-33-5preservative
Carnauba WaxNot disclosed
CAS: 8015-86-9wax additive
Hydrogenated Tallow AminesNot disclosed
CAS: 61790-59-8surfactant

Source: sds section 3 plus ca disclosure

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
H315 - Causes skin irritation
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Contains diethanolamine (carcinogen) and ethylene glycol (reproductive toxin)