Automobile

In the automotive industry, the maintenance and detailing of vehicles involve a range of products tailored to specific needs.

Bug, tar, and wax removers are essential for effectively cleaning and restoring the exterior, addressing stubborn residues that accumulate during travel. Bay wash products cater to professional car wash facilities, ensuring efficient cleaning. DIY wash solutions are designed for at-home car enthusiasts, providing effective cleaning without the need for professional equipment. Professional detailing products, including polishes, waxes, and interior cleaners, offer a comprehensive approach to enhance the appearance and condition of vehicles. These products contribute to the overall cleanliness, aesthetics, and longevity of automotive finishes, meeting the diverse needs of both DIY enthusiasts and professional detailing services.

1113™Highly effective acid inhibitor for use in BJSi™formulae
  • Cooling tower cleaning and descaling
  • Descaling applications
  • Metalworking
175™A VOC exempt synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon
  • Asphalt Cleaners
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Printing Industry
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Solvent Degreasers
540™Non-flammable, VOC exempt solvent
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Hand Cleaners
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Asphalt Cleaners
726™A quaternary ammonium based surfactant for emulsification of mineral seal oil and other hydrocarbons for use in transportation rinse aids
  • Drying agents for car and truck wash
  • Rinse aids for car and truck wash
A85™Safe, low pH organic salt used as a low cost source of acidity
  • Acid wheel cleaners
  • Replacement for phosphoric acid in various applications
  • 2 step acid/alkaline transportation pre-soaks
  • pH adjustment
  • Food and dairy applications to replace phosphoric acid
AFA™Non-silicone glass additive with excellent anti-fog properties
  • Sports goggle/face mask treatment
  • Bathroom mirrors
  • Eye glasses cleaners
ALB™Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other traditional acids
  • HVAC/Air Conditioning Fins
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
  • Aluminum Truck Brightening
  • Building Restoration
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Cleaners
APW™Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other acids
  • Wheel Cleaners
  • Aluminum Truck Brightening
  • HVAC/ Air Conditioning Fins
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Cleaners
  • Wash Bay whitewall cleaning
AS™Amphoteric coupling agent / hydrotrope for solubilizing nonionic surfactants into highly alkaline / caustic systems
  • Acid cleaners
  • Heavy duty degreasers
  • Metalworking cleaners
  • Transportation presoaks
BJSi™A safe, low pH organic salt used to replace hydrochloric acid and other traditional acids
  • Concrete Floor Cleaners and Etch
  • Descalers/Delimers
  • Industrial Tub and Tile and Bowl Cleaners
  • Pool and Spa cleaners
  • Concrete Truck & Equipment Cleaners
BSH™An excellent hypochlorite stable hydrotrope
  • Bathroom and bowl cleaners
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Low foam parts washing (companion for LFQ™)
BVM™Excellent low cost choice for modifying viscosity in bleach formulations
  • Bathroom and bowl applications
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Foam booster in transportation cleaning
BW™An aqueous anionic polymer that provides dispersing and anti-redeposition of soils in a wide range of applications
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
  • Color protection for hypochlorite
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Auto dish
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
CHD4™Naturally derived, DEA-free liquid surfactant system for building viscosity
  • Automotive Bucket Wash
  • Hand Soap (lotions, gels, foaming) and Body Washes
  • High Foam Automatic Car Wash Detergents
  • Self-Serve Foaming Brush
  • Tri Colour Foamers for Automatic Car Washes
CK™An easy to use emulsifier for producing low cost waterless hand cleaners with excellent stability and uniform consistency
  • Waterless hand cleaners
CTD100™A surfactant silicone copolymer for producing high gloss and highly lubricious hard surfaces
  • Stainless steel cleaner/polish
  • Clear tire dressings
  • Countertop polish
  • Glass cleaner additive
  • Gloss aid in wash & wax/spray wax
CVS™A very low odor, water white solvent with high solvency, high flash point, and an extremely low pour point
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Hand Cleaners
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Printing Industry
  • Solvent Degreasers
DANA green, non-ionic surfactant for use in foaming and hydrotroping
  • Glass cleaning
  • Laundry (enzyme stabilization)
  • Hydrotroping, even in green certified formulae
  • Oil field down hole foaming
  • Wheel cleaning
DLRA highly effective, cost stable solvent that is excellent for use in many applications where d-Limonene has been the primary solvent
  • De-foaming applications
  • Hard surface cleaners (as a microemulsion)
  • Oil field cleaning
  • Parts washing
  • Waterless hand cleaners
DRP2Aqueous polymer additive used to create a substantive hydrophilic surface on hard surfaces
  • End of hose glass and surface cleaners
  • Hard surface cleaners: tub & tile, all purpose, multi-surface, glass & bowl cleaning
  • Vehicle drying and rinsing agents
  • Wheel cleaner additive
EBSSafe replacement for hydrofluoric acid and ammonium bifluoride
  • Solubilization of complex silicates
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
  • HVAC/Air conditioning fins
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Brighteners
  • Specialized descaling - especially complex aluminosilicates
EFREnvironmentally friendly chelate with excellent dispersive properties
  • Auto dish wash and rinse
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
  • Laundry pre-spotters and pre-soaks
EGMConcentrated surfactant for VOC exempt, streak-free glass cleaning
  • Multi-surface cleaners
  • Super concentrates
  • VOC exempt glass cleaners
  • Summer windshield wash
  • TV and electronics screen cleaners
EQIA highly economical surfactant with superior degreasing performance.
  • BBQ and Grill Cleaners
  • Marine Cleaners
  • Peroxide Cleaners
  • Transportation Presoaks – Car and Truck
  • Wheel Cleaners
ES1Nonionic surfactant system for extremely high electrolyte/high alkaline systems
  • Asphalt release agent
  • Frictionless/touchless presoaks
  • Heavy equipment cleaners
  • Oven cleaners
  • Printing press cleaners
GTQ™A highly economical, multidimensional surfactant with superior performance
  • Consumer based cleaners (APC’s, Degreasers, etc.) with 'green claims'
  • Excellent surfactant option for SKU rationalization
  • Laundry stain removers and pre-spotting applications
  • Oil field degreasing and oil cleaning applications
  • All types of industrial degreasing and soot removal
HFCSuperior hydrotrope where high foam is needed
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners (emulsions or as-is)
  • Transportation cleaning
HNAProprietary anti-stain additive for use with BJSi in products seeking green certifications
  • Bathroom/shower cleaning
  • Green certifiable acid formulations
  • Metalworking
  • Vat cleaning/descaling
IPB4Cost effective, concentrated surfactant for producing VOC free daily shower cleaner
  • Glass Cleaners
  • Outdoor Window Cleaners
  • Bathroom / Kitchen Sinks & Faucets (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Bathtub (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Daily Shower cleaner
JK50Outstanding coupling/hydrotroping surfactant for use in high alkaline/caustic systems
  • Floor Scrubbers
  • Food and Dairy Cleaners
  • Frictionless/Touchless Presoaks
  • Parts Washers
  • Truck Wash
KDC3A high foaming hydrotrope that results in a very mild feel to skin
  • Hand dish detergents
  • Hand soaps
  • Transportation presoaks (alkaline and acidic)
LCFHighly economical surfactant system for building foam and lubricity
  • Automatic car wash (soft touch)
  • Self-serve car wash (foaming brush)
  • Tri-poly foamers
  • Bucket wash (for hand use)
  • Dish wash
M5The safest, most effective acid technology available
  • Coffee pot and machine cleaning
  • Food and dairy cleaners (phosphate free)
  • Pool and spa cleaners
  • Retail descaler/delimer
  • Tub & Tile cleaners
ME80A one component emulsifier for producing pH neutral solvent microemulsions
  • Engine Degreasers
  • Printing, Pulp and Paper cleaners
  • Bug / Tar / Wax Removers
  • Graffiti Removers
  • Solvent Degreasers
MSIProprietary anti-stain additive for use with BJSi acid replacement technology
  • Metalworking
  • Bathroom/ shower cleaners
  • Vat descaling
NHD2Naturally derived surfactant for producing hand dish and hand soap formulations
  • Hand dish
  • Hand soap (lotions, gels, foaming) and body washes
  • High foam automatic car wash detergents
  • Automotive bucket wash
  • Foaming, lotion and gel hand soaps
NLS90Highly economical and environmentally friendly surfactant, excellent for laundry and floor formulations
  • Hand dish
  • Floor cleaners
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Laundry applications
NQ3Naturally derived, exceptionally versatile surfactant system
  • Canvas & vinyl cleaners
  • Laundry detergents
  • Non-acid wheel cleaners
  • Paper equipment cleaners
  • Carpet spotters
NSAA 100% active non-silicone additive for solvent based tire / vinyl dressings
  • Tire dressings
  • Vinyl dressing/protectorant
NSW4A foaming bucket wash concentrate with superior water beading properties that leaves a durable, wax-like finish
  • Coin - Op Car Wash
  • Foaming Spray Wax for Auto Car Wash
  • Wash and Wax - hand/bucket
OFCFully formulated mineral seal oil free automotive drying agent concentrate
  • Non-silicone tire dress
  • Transportation drying agent
OFSMineral seal oil replacement in transportation wash drying agents
  • Dust control for road application
  • Metal working
  • Textile & industrial lubricants
  • Asphalt release agents
  • Concrete form release agents
OGAMPA high foaming hydrotroping surfactant with corrosion inhibition properties in certain acidic formulae
  • Automotive drying agents
  • Aluminum brighteners
  • Metal cleaning and descaling
  • Wheel cleaning
OSPA polymer system specially designed to create an invisable protective barrier on hard surfaces
  • All purpose cleaner
  • Bathroom and bowl cleaner
  • Daily/weekly shower cleaner
  • Tub and tile cleaner
  • Transportation cleaner
PF2Surfactant system developed for triple/poly foamers and clear coat protectorants
  • Clear coat protectorants
  • Triple / poly foamers
PPSA nonionic surfactant developed for use in transportation pre-soak detergents, wheel cleaners and hard surface cleaners
  • Alkaline wheel cleaners
  • Hard surface cleaners/degreasers
  • One and two step touchless transportation wash
PSModified silicone emulsion developed for producing polishes used on granite, natural stone and synthetic countertops
  • Stone/granite/synthetic countertop polish
  • Tire and vinyl dressing
Q3™The most versatile surfactant chemistry available
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Marine Cleaner
  • Oil Field Equipment and Parts Degreasing
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
QHDA powerful surfactant system for heavy duty degreasing
  • Engine and machine cleaners
  • Laundry pre-treaters
  • Parts washing
  • Wheel cleaning
  • BBQ and grill cleaning
QNGA superior degreasing surfactant derived from natural feedstocks
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Marine Cleaners
  • Oil Field Equipment and Parts Degreasing
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
QX9Unique surfactant blend used In aqueous based cleaning
  • Aircraft cleaners
  • Neutral floor cleaners
  • Oil rig degreasing
  • Oven cleaners
  • Printing press cleaners
R49Use as a drop-in replacement for 91-6/ 91-8 alcohol ethoxylate or similar chemistries
  • Hard surface cleaners
  • Neutral floor cleaning
  • Peroxide cleaners
  • Transportation wash
RXAUnique, reactive silicon based product for producing hydrophobic properties on hard surfaces
  • Anti scratch additive for glass
  • Concrete form release
  • Transportation wash drying agent additive
  • Furniture polish additive
  • Windshield glass treatment
SB-ALKHigh Performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Aluminum parts prior to coating/painting
  • Heavy duty industrial degreasers
  • High pH cleaning - without corrosion!
  • Restoration of wood surfaces (without damaging the wood)
  • Industrial plant/equipment cleaning
SB-GHAGreen, high performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Excellent in heavy-duty industrial degreasers
  • Multipurpose cleaners/degreasers for dilutable or 'ready-to-use' consumer friendly cleaners
  • Restoration of wood surfaces (without damaging the wood)
  • Enhanced cleaning of polished aluminum in transportation wash
  • Food processing plant cleaning at higher pH levels
SB-MVC™Smart builder™ with ultra-high chelation capacity and dispersive properties
  • Excellent builder/chelate for transportation presoaks
  • Water treatment for scale control
  • Excellent chelate for superhyperconcentrates (greater than 350:1)
  • Excellent chelate/dispersant for all-purpose cleaners and degreasers
  • Stabilizes hydriogen peroxide formulas
SCPSilicone/surfactant system for streak free, fingerprint resistant cleaning and polishing
  • Fiberglass Boat Polish
  • Furniture Polish
  • Leather Treatment
  • Multi-Purpose Metal Cleaner & Polish
  • Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish – Liquid, Wipe, or Aerosol
SQSSiliconized quaternary compound used for achieving hydrophobic modification of hard surfaces
  • Clear coat protectorants
  • Wash & wax
  • Oil/solvent based drying agents
  • Sealer waxes
  • Triple/poly foamers
WAA silicone/surfactant system used as a windshield washer fluid additive to produce superior water beading properties
  • Wash & wax
  • Automotive drying agents
  • Clear coat protectorants
  • Triple poly foamers
  • Windshield washer fluid additive

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In the dynamic world of the transportation industry, automobiles represent a significant investment for individuals and businesses alike. Keeping vehicles in pristine condition is not only a matter of aesthetics but also crucial for their performance and longevity. Cleaning products tailored for automobiles play a pivotal role in this maintenance, addressing challenges such as bug, tar, and wax removal, bay washing, DIY washing, and professional detailing. The effectiveness of these products is amplified by the inclusion of carefully formulated chemical additives, contributing to a more efficient and thorough clean.

Automobile surfaces often encounter stubborn contaminants like bugs, tar, and residual wax. Cleaning products designed for bug, tar, and wax removal incorporate special chemical additives that break down and lift away these substances without compromising the vehicle's paint or finish. The additives enhance the cleaning power, facilitating the removal of tough residues and restoring the vehicle's exterior to a pristine state.

In professional car care settings, bay washing is a common practice for efficiently cleaning and maintaining vehicles. Bay washing products, often used in automated car wash systems, benefit from effective chemical additives that promote thorough cleaning. These additives include detergents, surfactants, and alkaline solutions, which collectively break down dirt and grime, ensuring a comprehensive and efficient wash in a high-volume setting.

For consumers who prefer a hands-on approach to car care, DIY washing products are readily available. These products, used in bucket washing or with hose attachments, benefit from effective chemical additives that enhance their cleaning capabilities. Surfactants, degreasers, and pH-balanced formulations contribute to efficient dirt removal without causing harm to the vehicle's finish.

Professional detailing goes beyond standard cleaning, focusing on meticulous care to restore and enhance a vehicle's appearance. Cleaning products used in professional detailing include specialized formulations with advanced chemical additives. These additives may include polymers for waxing, ceramic coatings for protection, and specialized detergents for interior surfaces. The goal is to achieve a high level of cleanliness, shine, and protection that meets the standards of automotive enthusiasts and professional detailers alike.

Chemical additives play a crucial role in various stages of the car washing process. Alkaline presoaking agents help loosen and remove dirt and contaminants before the main wash, providing a more effective cleaning foundation. Rinse aids assist in the removal of soap residues, preventing streaks and water spots during the final rinse. Drying aids can include hydrophobic agents that enhance water beading, making it easier to dry the vehicle and reducing the risk of water spots.

The inclusion of effective chemical additives in automotive cleaning products ensures a more efficient and thorough clean. These additives contribute to the breakdown and removal of contaminants, enhance the performance of detergents, and provide additional benefits such as protection and water beading. Whether in a DIY setting or a professional detailing environment, the right chemical formulations contribute to achieving superior results, maintaining the aesthetic appeal, and preserving the condition of automobiles over time.