$1.56COST/WASH
A ready-to-use alkaline car shampoo featuring high-concentration anionic surfactants for maximum foam generation and lubrication during contact washing. YumCars Yum Wash has a near-neutral pH, making it safe for all coatings, sealants, and waxes.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
8.0
Active Mechanism
surfactant cleaning
Surfactants
3 (anionic, nonionic, amphoteric)
Expert Analysis
The disclosed components center around a high concentration (30-60%) of C12-14 alkyl sulfates as the primary cleaning agent, supported by multiple surfactant types for enhanced foam stability and lubrication. The alkaline pH of 8 provides effective cleaning power while remaining mild enough for regular maintenance washing without stripping protection.
Key Differentiators
- •High concentration of primary anionic surfactant (30-60%) for exceptional foam generation and cleaning power
- •Multi-surfactant system combining anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric types for enhanced lubrication and foam stability
Potential Concerns
- ⚠pH discrepancy between claimed neutral (7) and actual alkaline (8) may affect compatibility with pH-sensitive coatings
- ⚠Limited ingredient transparency with only hazardous components disclosed makes formulation assessment incomplete
Ingredients
Ammonium C12-14 (even numbered) alkyl sulphates30-60%
CAS: 32612-48-9Anionic surfactant
Coconut Diethanolamide1-5%
CAS: 68603-42-9Surfactant
(Carboxylatomethyl) dodecyldimethylammonium1-5%
CAS: 683-10-3Amphoteric surfactant
2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one<0.05%
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritation.Skin Hazard
Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.Corrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No