y8s
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oh crap!
I got lazy and didn't clean out my foam gun (with CW&G) a few weeks back.
Now I'm afraid to.
Anyone know the active ingredient in Chemical Guys Citrus Wash n Gloss?
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oh crap!
I got lazy and didn't clean out my foam gun (with CW&G) a few weeks back.
Now I'm afraid to.
I think it has urinine dye also called flouricine. It is used often for leak detection in water/storm systems and is biologically inert. Very distinctive green color.
D-liminine is an awesome chemical. It is replacing solvents in many industries. I used to work for Minute Maid and that part of the business was the most profitable part. Supposedly you can take the d-liminine from grapefruit and throw the rest away and still make money.
D-liminine is an awesome chemical. It is replacing solvents in many industries. I used to work for Minute Maid and that part of the business was the most profitable part. Supposedly you can take the d-liminine from grapefruit and throw the rest away and still make money.
No no, you read incorrectly. In this instance, the NaOH is simple a neutraliser. In this product, it will not exist as NaOH, it will exist as salt (sodium DDBS)+ water. The risk of NaOH is when it is a strongly alkaline product, pH 13+.
The limonene comes from the skins. It certainly did replace solvents for a time but it is not without its problems. Primarily is the cost, it used to be a by product of some industries so was cheap. Nowdays, it is actually sought after in volume so is very expensive. At one point last year it was costing as much as $15 a litre in semi-bulk (that is up to a tonne or so), in contrast, xylene which it frequently replaces, costs about 10 times less. Secondly, one has to be cautious because it has health and safety implications. To the user, it is a recognised skin sensitiser, even in very small quantities. To the environment, it is highly toxic, especially to aquatic organisms. Products with high limonene contents will often have the 'dead fish and tree' hazard symbol associated.
Do the vendors participate in this forum? If so, would a Chemical Guys rep kindly weigh in on the Citrus question. Or, since AutoGeek is a supplier, perhaps they could inquire on our behalf and let us know. No need to speculate if we can get the straight scoop. That's why we're all here...
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< crickets chirping >
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Careful what you ask for...-Do the vendors participate in this forum?<<<...Some do.
-If so, would a Chemical Guys rep kindly weigh in on the Citrus question.<<<...:iagree:...That'd be nice!
-Or, since AutoGeek is a supplier, perhaps they could inquire on our behalf and let us know.<<<...:dunno:
-No need to speculate if we can get the straight scoop.<<<...Often more scarce than Hens' teeth.
-That's why we're all here...
< crickets chirping > <<<...
It might wind up being:
Bob
Careful what you ask for...
It might wind up being:
Bob
And if you get that, give me a shout and I'll let you know how good it will be for your garden
Bunky
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I asked a similar question a few weeks ago.
In this case, I think "no response" is a clear answer.
I always try to find some positive lesson in everything. I was surprised that all the reviews I read on this product never caught this. It didn't take much to obtain the MSDS and figure out what is missing. And I would expect that retailers who carry this product might have done some basic checking before putting it on their shelf for their customers. So the lesson is, you really have to do your own checking so you know what you're buying and using on your vehicles.
I always try to find some positive lesson in everything. I was surprised that all the reviews I read on this product never caught this. It didn't take much to obtain the MSDS and figure out what is missing. And I would expect that retailers who carry this product might have done some basic checking before putting it on their shelf for their customers. So the lesson is, you really have to do your own checking so you know what you're buying and using on your vehicles.
Bunky
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Even though I did send an email as well and got no response, in the end, I realize you just need to judge the product by how it works for you.
I ended up using it mostly on wheel area since it made the chrome shine (needed separate bucket of soap anyway) but plan to use something else when I use it up.
There are plenty of soaps out there to still to try!
I don't have any complaints with the effectiveness of the product, which I've used in more concentrated solution to strip wax. I became suspicious about the ingredients because citrus (d-limonene) is expensive and this product is priced very low. After checking the MSDS, I found it contains lye which is probably the active ingredient that removes wax.
It's sort of like you buy a nice shiny gold ring at the jewelry store. Then later you find out it doesn't contain gold. It's still a nice ring, but this experience doesn't inspire confidence in the company you purchased from.
It's sort of like you buy a nice shiny gold ring at the jewelry store. Then later you find out it doesn't contain gold. It's still a nice ring, but this experience doesn't inspire confidence in the company you purchased from.
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Or "STINKFOOT!!"
“Now ladies and gentlemen, scientists call this disease Bromhidrosis, but us regular folks who might wear tennis shoes or the occasional python boot, know this exquisite little inconvenience by the name of – now watch this – Stinkfoot!”
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And even a 'detailing business': "must-have"...for the proprietor, business' employees, and, when the inspectors come a-nosing around!
Bob
Yep.. The fire department came nosing around my shop wanting to know what all was in there, but that's so that in case of a fire they can be informed and thus safe from chemical exposure. I figured the inspectors wouldn't be too far behind. Thinking very quickly upon not being able to produce them I said...:doh: "Of all days you guys decide to come, you pick the day after I took my MSDS book home to my office to update it." They left and I grabbed pen and paper and jotted down every chemical name and part number. It was a long night internet searching.