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
  • Metalworking
  • Descaling applications
  • Cooling tower cleaning and descaling
175™A VOC exempt synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Printing Industry
  • Asphalt Cleaners
540™Non-flammable, VOC exempt solvent
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Hand Cleaners
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Printing Industry
726™A quaternary ammonium based surfactant for emulsification of mineral seal oil and other hydrocarbons for use in transportation rinse aids
  • Rinse aids for car and truck wash
  • Drying agents for car and truck wash
A85™Safe, low pH organic salt used as a low cost source of acidity
  • Food and dairy applications to replace phosphoric acid
  • pH adjustment
  • 2 step acid/alkaline transportation pre-soaks
  • Acid wheel cleaners
  • Touchless pre-soaks
AFA™Non-silicone glass additive with excellent anti-fog properties
  • Eye glasses cleaners
  • Bathroom mirrors
  • Sports goggle/face mask treatment
ALB™Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other traditional acids
  • Aluminum Truck Brightening
  • Tub ‘n’ Tile Cleaners
  • HVAC/Air Conditioning Fins
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Cleaners
  • Wheel Cleaners
APW™Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other acids
  • Rust Removers
  • Wheel Cleaners
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
  • Specialized descaling of silicate deposits
  • Wash Bay whitewall cleaning
AS™Amphoteric coupling agent / hydrotrope for solubilizing nonionic surfactants into highly alkaline / caustic systems
  • Heavy duty degreasers
  • Metalworking cleaners
  • Acid cleaners
  • Transportation presoaks
BJSi™A safe, low pH organic salt used to replace hydrochloric acid and other traditional acids
  • Industrial Tub and Tile and Bowl Cleaners
  • Descalers/Delimers
  • Concrete Floor Cleaners and Etch
  • Pool and Spa cleaners
  • Transportation Cleaning - Acid Presoaks
BSH™An excellent hypochlorite stable hydrotrope
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Bathroom and bowl cleaners
  • Low foam parts washing (companion for LFQ™)
BVM™Excellent low cost choice for modifying viscosity in bleach formulations
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Bathroom and bowl applications
  • Foam booster in transportation cleaning
BW™An aqueous anionic polymer that provides dispersing and anti-redeposition of soils in a wide range of applications
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Transportation pre-soaks
  • Laundry pre-spotters, pre-soaks, and percarbonate boosters
  • Color protection for hypochlorite
  • Auto dish
CHD4™Naturally derived, DEA-free liquid surfactant system for building viscosity
  • Hand Soap (lotions, gels, foaming) and Body Washes
  • Automotive Bucket Wash
  • High Foam Automatic Car Wash Detergents
  • Self-Serve Foaming Brush
  • Tri Color 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
  • Clear tire dressings
  • Countertop polish
  • Glass cleaner additive
  • Gloss aid in wash & wax/spray wax
  • Stainless steel cleaner/polish
CVS™A very low odor, water white solvent with high solvency, high flash point, and an extremely low pour point
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Hand Cleaners
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Printing Industry
DAN™A green, non-ionic surfactant for use in foaming and hydrotroping
  • Hydrotroping, even in green certified formulae
  • Oil field down hole foaming
  • Wheel cleaning
  • Glass cleaning
  • Laundry (enzyme stabilization)
DLR™A highly effective, cost stable solvent that is excellent for use in many applications where d-Limonene has been the primary solvent
  • Oil field cleaning
  • Hard surface cleaners (as a microemulsion)
  • Waterless hand cleaners
  • Parts washing
  • De-foaming applications
DRP2™Aqueous polymer additive used to create a substantive hydrophilic surface on hard surfaces
  • Hard surface cleaners: tub & tile, all purpose, multi-surface, glass & bowl cleaning
  • End of hose glass and surface cleaners
  • Vehicle drying and rinsing agents
  • Wheel cleaner additive
EBS™Safe replacement for hydrofluoric acid and ammonium bifluoride
  • Aluminum brightening (truck)
  • Effective etching agent for multiple metals
  • Weld stain removal
  • Wheel Cleaners
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
EFR™Environmentally friendly chelate with excellent dispersive properties
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Laundry pre-spotters and pre-soaks
  • Auto dish wash and rinse
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
EGM™Concentrated surfactant for VOC exempt, streak-free glass cleaning
  • VOC exempt glass cleaners
  • Multi-surface cleaners
  • Super concentrates
  • TV and electronics screen cleaners
  • Summer windshield wash
EQI™A highly economical surfactant with superior degreasing performance.
  • Oil and Gas Industry Degreasing
  • Household/Retail Cleaners
  • Industrial/Institutional heavy duty cleaners & degreasers
  • Transportation Presoaks – Car and Truck
  • Wheel Cleaners
ES1Nonionic surfactant system for extremely high electrolyte/high alkaline systems
  • Printing press cleaners
  • Asphalt release agent
  • Frictionless/touchless presoaks
  • Truck wash
  • Heavy equipment cleaners
GTQ™A highly economical, multidimensional surfactant with superior performance
  • Degreasers (of all types)
  • VOC exempt formulas that can compete with VOC based formulas
  • Machine shop cleaning solutions
  • All types of industrial degreasing and soot removal
  • Consumer based cleaners (APC’s, Degreasers, etc.) with 'green claims'
HFC™Superior hydrotrope where high foam is needed
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners (emulsions or as-is)
  • Transportation cleaning
HNA™Proprietary anti-stain additive for use with BJSi™ in products seeking green certifications
  • Metalworking
  • Vat cleaning/descaling
  • Bathroom/shower cleaning
  • Green certifiable acid formulations
IPB4™Cost effective, concentrated surfactant for producing VOC free daily shower cleaner
  • Daily Shower cleaner
  • Bathroom / Kitchen Sinks & Faucets (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Bathtub (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Outdoor Window Cleaners
  • Glass Cleaners
JK50™Outstanding coupling/hydrotroping surfactant for use in high alkaline/caustic systems
  • High Caustic CIP Cleaners
  • Oven Cleaners
  • Water Based Degreaser
  • Parts Washers
  • Frictionless/Touchless Presoaks
KDC3™A high foaming hydrotrope that results in a very mild feel to skin
  • Transportation presoaks (alkaline and acidic)
  • Hand dish detergents
  • Hand soaps
LCF™Highly economical surfactant system for building foam and lubricity
  • Self-serve car wash (foaming brush)
  • Automatic car wash (soft touch)
  • Tri-poly foamers
  • Bucket wash (for hand use)
  • Dish wash
M5™The safest, most effective acid technology available
  • Tub & Tile cleaners
  • Retail descaler/delimer
  • Food and dairy cleaners (phosphate free)
  • Pool and spa cleaners
  • Coffee pot and machine cleaning
ME80™A one component emulsifier for producing pH neutral solvent microemulsions
  • Graffiti Removers
  • Bug / Tar / Wax Removers
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Printing, Pulp and Paper cleaners
  • Engine Degreasers
MSI™Proprietary anti-stain additive for use with BJSi™ acid replacement technology
  • Vat descaling
  • Bathroom/ shower cleaners
  • Metalworking
NHD2™Naturally 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
  • Self-serve foaming brush
  • Automotive bucket wash
NLS90™Highly economical and environmentally friendly surfactant, excellent for laundry and floor formulations
  • Laundry applications
  • Floor cleaners
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Hand dish
NQ3™Naturally derived, exceptionally versatile surfactant system
  • Spray ’n wipe all-purpose cleaners
  • Carpet spotters
  • Oven cleaners
  • Floor cleaners
  • Frictionless/touchless car & truck pre-soaks
NSA™A 100% active non-silicone additive for solvent based tire / vinyl dressings
  • Tire dressings
  • Vinyl dressing/protectorant
NSW4™A foaming bucket wash concentrate with superior water beading properties that leaves a durable, wax-like finish
  • Wash and Wax - hand/bucket
  • Coin - Op Car Wash
  • Foaming Spray Wax for Auto Car Wash
OCM™Non-fluorinated hydrophobic & oleophobic surface modifier that creates a covalent bond that provides exceptional durability on hard & soft surfaces.
  • Ceramic shine on car after wash
  • Promotes beading with high lubricity and shine
  • Excellent hydrophobicity and oleophobicity on granite and stone
  • Water repellant on leather
  • Shows excellent hydrophobicity on fabric after application and drying
OFC™Fully formulated mineral seal oil free automotive drying agent concentrate
  • Transportation drying agent
  • Non-silicone tire dress
OFS™Mineral seal oil replacement in transportation wash drying agents
  • Petroleum distillate free drying agents
  • Asphalt release agents
  • Concrete form release agents
  • Dust control for road application
  • Textile & industrial lubricants
OGAMP™A high foaming hydrotroping surfactant with corrosion inhibition properties in certain acidic formulae
  • Automotive drying agents
  • Aluminum brighteners
  • Metal cleaning and descaling
  • Wheel cleaning
OSP™A polymer system specially designed to create an invisable protective barrier on hard surfaces
  • Daily/weekly shower cleaner
  • Tub and tile cleaner
  • Bathroom and bowl cleaner
  • All purpose cleaner
  • Transportation cleaner
PF2™Surfactant system developed for triple/poly foamers and clear coat protectorants
  • Clear coat protectorants
  • Triple / poly foamers
PPS™A nonionic surfactant developed for use in transportation pre-soak detergents, wheel cleaners and hard surface cleaners
  • One and two step touchless transportation wash
  • Alkaline wheel cleaners
  • Hard surface cleaners/degreasers
PS™Modified silicone emulsion developed for producing polishes used on granite, natural stone and synthetic countertops
  • Tire and vinyl dressing
  • Stone/granite/synthetic countertop polish
Q3™The most versatile surfactant chemistry available
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
  • Industrial Heavy Duty Degreasers
  • Retail/Institutional Acid and Alkaline Cleaners
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
QHD™A powerful surfactant system for heavy duty degreasing
  • Heavy duty degreasing
  • Oil and gas industry
  • Laundry pre-treaters
  • Engine and machine cleaners
  • Parts washing
QNG™A superior degreasing surfactant derived from natural feedstocks
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
  • Industrial Heavy Duty Degreasers
  • Retail/Institutional Acid and Alkaline Cleaners
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
QX9™Unique surfactant blend used In aqueous based cleaning
  • Neutral floor cleaners
  • Oil rig degreasing
  • Oven cleaners
  • Aircraft cleaners
  • Tanker cleaners
R49™Use as a drop-in replacement for 91-6/ 91-8 alcohol ethoxylate or similar chemistries
  • Hard surface cleaners
  • Transportation wash
  • Neutral floor cleaning
  • Peroxide cleaners
RXA™Unique, reactive silicon based product for producing hydrophobic properties on hard surfaces
  • Furniture polish additive
  • Windshield glass treatment
  • Concrete form release
  • Anti scratch additive for glass
  • Transportation wash drying agent additive
SB-ALK™High Performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • High pH cleaning - without corrosion!
  • Aluminum parts prior to coating/painting
  • Industrial plant/equipment cleaning
  • Polished aluminum in transportation wash
  • Multi-purpose cleaners/degreasers for consumer retail - dilutable or 'ready-to-use'
SB-GHA™Green, high performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Safe cleaning of aluminum parts prior to coating/painting
  • Industrial cleaning of plants/equipment
  • Food processing plant cleaning at higher pH levels
  • Restaurant hood and grill cleaning with significant safety profile
  • Enhanced cleaning of polished aluminum in transportation wash
SB-MVC™Smart builder™ with ultra-high chelation capacity and dispersive properties
  • Excellent builder/chelate for transportation presoaks
  • Excellent chelate for superhyperconcentrates (greater than 350:1)
  • Excellent chelate/dispersant for all-purpose cleaners and degreasers
  • Water treatment for scale control
  • Stabilizes hydriogen peroxide formulas
SCP™Silicone/surfactant system for streak free, fingerprint resistant cleaning and polishing
  • Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish – Liquid, Wipe, or Aerosol
  • Multi-Purpose Metal Cleaner & Polish
  • Furniture Polish
  • Leather Treatment
  • Fiberglass Boat Polish
SQS™Siliconized quaternary compound used for achieving hydrophobic modification of hard surfaces
  • Oil/solvent based drying agents
  • Sealer waxes
  • Clear coat protectorants
  • Triple/poly foamers
  • Wash & wax
WA™A silicone/surfactant system used as a windshield washer fluid additive to produce superior water beading properties
  • Windshield washer fluid additive
  • Automotive drying agents
  • Clear coat protectorants
  • Triple poly foamers
  • Wash & wax

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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.