Quality you can count on
Quality Control for Car Wash Chemicals
Every raw material and every finished batch is tested by our in-house chemists before it ships. Here is how we keep your chemistry consistent.
- 10 checks on every formula
- Every batch tested before it ships
- Raw materials tested before production
- In-house SDS updated for OSHA
Our lab
Why Do We Have So Many Chemists?
Our quality control chemists validate every product we produce to meet our highest standards and customer expectations.
Our research and development team creates new product solutions that meet stringent quality and regulatory standards. We make sure new products are robust, fit every customer use case and survive extreme conditions.
“At CarWashSoap.com, quality is everyone’s responsibility.”
How we test
Our Quality Control Process
- Test raw materials Every raw material is tested before it is used in production to make sure it meets the standard for each formula.
- Produce the batch The product is made to the formula specification in our facility.
- Test the finished product Alkalinity and acidity titrations, cloud point, and accurate fill weights.
- Release to ship Only batches that pass every check are ready to ship.
10 quality checks
What We Test in Every Formula
Foam profile
How much foam forms and how long it holds, for coverage and dwell time.
Freeze stability
The product stays uniform after cold storage and winter shipping.
Thermal stability
The product holds up in hot equipment rooms and summer heat.
True coloration
Every batch matches its standard color, so customers see a consistent product.
Fragrance
Scent matches the formula standard batch after batch.
Clarity
The product is clear and free of haze or separation.
Alkalinity titration
Measures alkaline strength to confirm the active level is on target.
Acidity titration
Measures acid strength in low-pH products.
Viscosity
Confirms thickness so the product meters and pumps as designed.
Cloud point
The temperature where the product turns cloudy, a key check on stability.
In the lab
Watch Our Chemists Test Car Wash Chemicals
Chemist team
Meet Our Chemist Team
The people who formulate, test and stand behind every product.
Ken Wentworth
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Bakalich
Vice President of Operations
Steven Mitchell
R&D Chemist III
Robbie Specht
Quality Control Chemist II
Ryan Vossen
Vice President of Sales, West Region
Safety and compliance
Safety and Regulatory Standards
A dedicated team works on regulatory compliance and safety standards. We write our own Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in-house to notify customers of any potential hazards when working with chemicals, and we regularly update them to meet changing OSHA requirements.
FAQ
Quality Control FAQ
How does CarWashSoap.com test its car wash chemicals?
We test every raw material before it goes into production. After a batch is made, our chemists run alkalinity and acidity titrations and a cloud point test and confirm accurate fill weights before the product ships. Formulas are also checked for foam profile, freeze and thermal stability, color, fragrance, clarity and viscosity.
Why does a car wash chemical manufacturer need so many chemists?
Quality control chemists validate every product we produce, and our research and development chemists create new formulas that meet quality and regulatory standards, fit every customer use case and survive extreme conditions.
What is an alkalinity titration?
An alkalinity titration measures the alkaline strength of a product by neutralizing a sample with a measured amount of acid. It confirms that a high-pH presoak or detergent has the right active level.
What is cloud point testing?
Cloud point is the temperature at which a surfactant solution turns cloudy. Testing it confirms the product will stay stable and perform across the temperatures it sees in storage and use.
Why do you test viscosity?
Viscosity is how thick a product is. It affects how a chemical meters through tips and pumps, so testing it keeps dilution consistent in your equipment.
Who writes your Safety Data Sheets?
Our dedicated regulatory team writes Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in-house to notify customers of potential hazards, and updates them to meet changing OSHA requirements.
Where can I find SDS and TDS documents?
Safety Data Sheets and Technical Data Sheets for our products are available in the CarWashSoap.com Data Sheet Portal.
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