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Turtle Wax

Wax and Dry Spray Car Wax

silicone-basedready-to-usespray-onpaint-safequick-applicationhigh-gloss

Best Value

$0.31/oz

A silicone-based spray wax designed for application on wet surfaces to combine drying assistance with wax protection in a single step.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

N/D

Active Mechanism

silicone coating

Surfactants

3 (cationic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This product leverages dimethicone as the primary protective silicone along with advanced drying agents that help repel water from wet surfaces. The cationic and nonionic surfactant system enables the formula to work effectively on wet paint, allowing the silicone to deposit while accelerating water removal.

Key Differentiators

  • Wet-surface application capability eliminates the need for complete drying before waxing
  • Full ingredient transparency with all 22 components disclosed, unusual for mass-market products

Potential Concerns

  • Silicone-based protection typically offers shorter durability compared to carnauba or synthetic polymer waxes
  • Wet application may result in less uniform coverage compared to traditional dry-surface wax application

Ingredients

22 disclosed
propan-2-ol1 – 10
CAS: 67-63-0Solvent
Benzisothiazolinone< 0.1
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
DimethiconeN/D
CAS: 63148-62-9Lubricant
Cross Linked Silicone PolymerN/D
CAS: ProprietaryLubricant
Middle AlkanesN/D
CAS: 64741-44-2Solvent
Dicocodimethylammonium ChlorideN/D
CAS: 61789-77-3Surfactant
ButoxyethanolN/D
CAS: 111-76-2Solvent
C10-16 Alcohol EthoxylateN/D
CAS: 68002-97-1Emulsifier
Dipropylene GlycolN/D
CAS: 25265-71-8Fragrance
Benzyl BenzoateN/D
CAS: 120-51-4Fragrance
Acetic AcidN/D
CAS: 64-19-7pH adjustmetn
CoumarinN/D
CAS: 91-64-5Fragrance
CrotonaldehydeN/D
CAS: 4170-30-3Processing aid
Carnauba WaxN/D
CAS: 8015-86-9Wax Additive
Hydrogenated Tallow AminesN/D
CAS: 61790-59-8Surfactant
CyclotetrasiloxaneN/D
CAS: 556-67-2Trace Contaminant
1,4-DioxaneN/D
CAS: 123-91-1Non-functional constituent
Bis(2-chloroethyl) etherN/D
CAS: 111-44-4Trace contaminant
AcetaldehydeN/D
CAS: 75-07-0Trace contaminant – Solvent
Ethylene GlycolN/D
CAS: 107-21-1Nonfunctional ingredient
Methyl ChlorideN/D
CAS: 74-87-3Trace contaminant - Solvent

Source: both

Safety Profile

Signal Word
None
Eye Hazard
Not expected to present a significant eye contact hazard under anticipated conditions of normal use. May cause slight irritation.
Skin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No