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Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Wash and Wax

$3.88COST/WASH

A ready-to-use car shampoo with integrated wax polymers designed for enthusiasts seeking cleaning and protection in a single wash step.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

5.5

Active Mechanism

surfactant based cleaning

Surfactants

4 (nonionic, amphoteric)

Expert Analysis

The disclosed components center around a mild amphoteric surfactant system with dodecyl dimethylamine oxide as the primary cleaning agent, formulated at a paint-safe pH of 5.5. The ceramic polymer claims suggest additional synthetic protection components beyond the disclosed surfactants, though the partial ingredient disclosure limits visibility into the complete wax delivery system.

Key Differentiators

  • Integrated ceramic polymer system that deposits protective wax during the wash process
  • Mild amphoteric surfactant base with balanced 5.5 pH for paint compatibility

Potential Concerns

  • Partial ingredient disclosure limits understanding of the complete ceramic polymer delivery mechanism
  • Two-in-one products may compromise either cleaning power or wax durability compared to dedicated products

Ingredients

6 disclosed
1-Dodecanamine, N,N-dimethyl-, N-oxide1-3%
CAS: 1643-20-5Surfactant
Amides, coco, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl], alkylation products with chloroacetic acid, sodium salts1-3%
CAS: 70851-07-9Surfactant
1-Tetradecanamine, N,N-dimethyl-, N-oxide0.1-1%
CAS: 3332-27-2Surfactant
Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated0.1-1%
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
1,4-Dioxane< 0.0001%
CAS: 123-91-1Solvent impurity
Ethylene oxide< 0.0001%
CAS: 75-21-8Chemical impurity

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

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

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