
$0.78COST/WASH
A versatile alkaline car shampoo formulated with polymeric lubricants for multi-purpose use including bucket washing, foam cannon application, and clay bar lubrication. Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Pure Wash has a near-neutral pH, making it safe for all coatings, sealants, and waxes.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
8.0
Active Mechanism
surfactant emulsification and suspension
Surfactants
5 (anionic, nonionic, amphoteric)
Expert Analysis
Uses a blend of anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants anchored by a C14-16 alkane hydroxy sulfonate system to provide effective cleaning across multiple dilution ratios. The alkaline pH (8.0) combined with polymeric slip agents creates a lubricious foam that maintains cleaning power while reducing surface friction during wash processes.
Key Differentiators
- •Multi-dilution versatility allowing use as concentrate, foam cannon solution, and clay bar lubricant in a single product
- •Full ingredient transparency with 14 disclosed components including specific polymeric slip additives
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Alkaline pH contradicts the brand's 'pH-neutral' marketing claim, which may confuse users expecting true neutral chemistry
- ⚠Multiple dilution ratios and applications may lead to user confusion about proper mixing ratios for different uses
Ingredients
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts11.2 – 22.5
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
Benzenesulfonic acid, C10-16-alkyl derivatives, sodium salts4.2 – 8.3
CAS: 68081-81-2Surfactant
1-Dodecanamine, N,N-dimethyl-, N-oxide2 – 2.4
CAS: 1643-20-5Surfactant
Acetic acid<0.1
CAS: 64-19-7pH adjustment
1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one<0.1
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
Sodium hydroxide<0.1
CAS: 1310-73-2Nonfunctional ingredient
Citral< 0.01
CAS: 5392-40-5Fragrance
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Myristamine OxideN/D
CAS: 3332-27-2Surfactant
Dipropylene GlycolN/D
CAS: 25265-71-8Fragrance
Polyalkylene Glycol Monobutyl EtherN/D
CAS: 9038-95-3Surfactant
Ethyl methylphenylglycidateN/D
CAS: 77-83-8Fragrance
LinaloolN/D
CAS: 78-70-6Fragrance
Acid Red 1N/D
CAS: 3734-67-6Colorant
Source: both
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reactionCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
