I. What are the ingredients of car wash detergent?
Car wash detergent, also known as car wash liquid, is a detergent used to clean cars. It comes in different types based on its ingredients, such as regular car wash liquid, water-wax car wash liquid, crystal film car wash liquid, and no-rinse, no-wipe car wash liquid, etc. However, regardless of the type, car wash liquid is generally neutral. The main ingredients of car wash liquid include:
- Natural plant-derived surfactants: These are the main cleaning agents, dispersing, emulsifying, and peeling away dirt from the car’s surface.
- Stain suspending agents: These are used in conjunction with surfactants to suspend stains, making them easier to clean, especially in hard-to-reach areas like crevices and corners.
- Ionic surfactants: These are car wash ingredients that use physical principles to balance positive and negative ions, eliminating static electricity.
- Water-wax: Some car wash liquids contain water-wax, which fills in the paint texture, isolates air, forms a protective layer, slows down paint oxidation, and keeps the paint shiny.
The above are the main ingredients of car wash liquid. Many people worry that using car wash liquid will damage their hands or the car paint. So, are the ingredients in car wash liquid harmful?
II. Are the ingredients in car wash liquid harmful to the human body?
Whether the ingredients in car wash liquid will harm the human body is a concern for many people. After all, when washing your own car, you always have to worry about whether it will harm you. Many people even wear gloves, masks, and other protective gear when washing their cars. Is this necessary?
Actually, the main ingredients in car wash liquid are extracted from natural plants and are generally neutral. Under normal use, they usually will not harm the human body or the car paint. However, it should be noted that some car wash liquids need to be diluted before use. These are concentrated solutions, and direct contact with the skin may cause skin irritation.
In addition, it should be noted that although car wash liquid is made of natural ingredients, it is still a chemical product. Long-term contact may still lead to conditions such as periungual inflammation, cracked skin, and skin redness and swelling, affecting health. Therefore, if you are worried, wearing gloves when washing your car is acceptable.