Formulation Card
FC-13.10-M
Plastic / Vinyl Cleaner and Protectant
mediumSource: Chapter 13 §13.3
Ingredients
| Ingredient | % w/w | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Deionized water | qs to 100.0 | Diluent |
| APG (, 50%) | 3.0 | Mild surfactant |
| Nonionic surfactant (AE, , 7 EO) | 1.5 | Wetting, residue control |
| Antistatic agent (quaternary ammonium chloride) | 0.3 | Dust repellency |
| UV absorber (benzotriazole derivative) | 0.5 | UV-B/UV-C protection |
| Glycol ether (DPnB) | 1.0 | Mild solvent |
| Silicone emulsion (dimethicone, 100 cSt, 35%) | 2.0 | Low-gloss protectant |
| Preservative (MIT/CMIT) | 0.1 | Microbial protection |
| Total | 100.0 |
Formulation Notes
Mild cleaner with antistatic and UV-protective properties for dashboard and trim surfaces.
Method: Dissolve UV absorber in a small amount of propylene glycol at 50 °C. Add to water with surfactants and glycol ether. Add silicone emulsion with moderate stirring. Add antistatic agent and preservative. Properties: pH 6.5–7.5, low-viscosity milky liquid. The quaternary ammonium antistatic agent deposits a cationic monolayer that reduces triboelectric charge buildup on plastic surfaces, the primary mechanism by which dashboard dust accumulates . UV absorber at 0.5% filters wavelengths below 380 nm, the primary cause of dashboard polymer degradation and fading .