Tempest Presoak and Wash

Concentrated Vehicle Wash & Presoak Detergent | Tempest™ 9141 Series

An ultra-concentrated alkaline vehicle detergent engineered for the car and truck wash industry. Tempest removes road film easily in self-service and touchless systems, yet is versatile enough for friction wash systems. Its multi-functional formula works as both a wash and a presoak, saving valuable equipment-room space, and its long-lasting concentration delivers a lower cost-per-vehicle than traditional presoaks. High-foaming with a pleasing citrus fragrance for strong customer appeal.

Key Features

• Ultra-concentrated alkaline detergent formulated for car and truck wash operations
• Dual-function — works as both a wash and a presoak
• Effective in self-service, touchless, and friction wash systems
• Removes heavy road film and grime with excellent penetrating power
• High-foaming for visible coverage and dwell time
• Pleasing citrus fragrance for customer appeal
• Long-lasting concentration for lower cost-per-vehicle
• Fast-rinsing and stable in hard water
• Reclaim-friendly
• Biodegradable

Applications

• Automatic and self-serve carwashes
• Tunnel carwashes
• Touchless and friction wash systems
• Truck, fleet, and equipment washing
• Combined wash-and-presoak operations

Why Choose Tempest

• Dual-Function: Performs as both wash and presoak, freeing up valuable equipment-room space.
• System-Versatile: Works across self-service, touchless, and friction wash setups.
• Lower Cost-Per-Vehicle: Ultra-concentrated, long-lasting formula stretches further than traditional presoaks.
• Customer Appeal: High foam and a clean citrus scent enhance the wash experience.
• Hard-Water Stable: Holds cleaning performance in hard-water conditions and rinses fast.
• Biodegradable: Built on readily biodegradable surfactants.

Specifications

• Physical Form: Liquid
• Color: Red
• Fragrance: Citrus
• pH (1% dilution): 11.0 – 12.0
• DOT Classification: Corrosive (DOT Class 8)
• Suggested Dilution: 90:1

Quality & Compliance

• Manufactured by KO Manufacturing, Inc., backed by ongoing R&D, field testing, and laboratory validation.
• Biodegradable surfactant base.
• Classified as Corrosive (DOT Class 8) — Signal Word: DANGER. Corrosive alkaline concentrate; causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Wear chemical-resistant gloves, an impervious apron, boots, chemical safety goggles, and a full face shield, and review the SDS in full before handling.
• Store locked up in the original closed, corrosion-resistant container, away from soft metals and acidic materials.

Safety Data Sheet

Titration Chart