KE9800 – Water Softener Additive for Car Wash Systems
- Brand: KKE Chemicals
- Country of Origin: IN
$89
List Price : $ 90
- Product Code: KE9800 – Water softening additive for vehicle wash systems
- Contains powerful chelating agents to bind calcium and magnesium ions
- Improves foam formation and stability in hard water conditions
- Enhances performance of shampoos, foamers, and pre-soak chemicals
- Reduces spotting and soap wastage caused by mineral interference
- Compatible with tunnel, rollover, and self-serve car wash equipment
- Suitable for use in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and hard water regions
- Easy to dose – works as a pre-additive or inline injection
- Product Code: KE9800 – Water softening additive for vehicle wash systems
- Contains powerful chelating agents to bind calcium and magnesium ions
- Improves foam formation and stability in hard water conditions
- Enhances performance of shampoos, foamers, and pre-soak chemicals
- Reduces spotting and soap wastage caused by mineral interference
- Compatible with tunnel, rollover, and self-serve car wash equipment
- Suitable for use in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and hard water regions
- Easy to dose – works as a pre-additive or inline injection
KE9800 – Optimize Car Wash Performance in Hard Water Areas
KE9800 Water Softener Additive is a specially formulated chemical booster designed to neutralize water hardness in car wash systems. It contains advanced chelating agents that bind with minerals like calcium and magnesium, which are commonly found in hard water and interfere with soap performance.
By softening the water at the chemical level, KE9800 helps your shampoos, foamers, and pre-soak chemicals lather more effectively, resulting in richer foam and better vehicle surface coverage. It also helps reduce spotting, streaking, and chemical wastage caused by mineral scaling and poor rinsing.
Key Benefits:
- Chelating Action – Captures hardness-causing minerals instantly
- Boosts Foam Quality – Enhances chemical performance in hard water
- Improves Cleaning Efficiency – More lather, less chemical use
- Reduces Water Spots – Helps eliminate post-wash white streaks
- Compatible with Most Detergents – No formulation changes needed
- Low Dosage Required – Economical and highly concentrated
Application:
- Can be premixed with detergents or dosed directly into the water line
- Suitable for automatic car washes, self-serve bays, and foam arch systems
- Ideal for facilities in high-hardness water zones
Whether you’re operating in a limestone-heavy region or simply want to enhance your wash chemistry, KE9800 ensures your system works efficiently—every wash, every time.
Liquid Properties
Form
Liquid
Fragrance
Odorless
Colours
Pale Yellow
Biodegradable
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pH
6-8
Dilution
Foaming Level
Not Applicable
How do I know if I need a water softener additive in my car wash?
Signs include:
- Poor foam quality or shampoo not lathering well
- Frequent water spots on vehicles after drying
- Increased chemical consumption with reduced effectiveness
If youre in a hard water zone, KE9800 can improve chemical efficiency and customer satisfaction almost immediately.
What does a water softener additive do in a car wash system?
A water softener additive like KE9800 binds with hardness-causing minerals such as calcium and magnesium using chelating agents. This prevents them from interfering with soap and shampoo performance, resulting in better foaming, cleaning, and rinse qualityeven in hard water.
Can I use KE9800 with any car wash detergent or shampoo?
Yes. KE9800 is compatible with most vehicle wash chemicals, including shampoos, foamers, and pre-soaks. You can either premix it into your chemical drum or inject it directly into your water line depending on your system setup.
Will KE9800 eliminate water spots and streaks on vehicles?
While KE9800 doesnt remove existing spots, it reduces the likelihood of water spotting during the wash and rinse process by preventing mineral deposits from clinging to the vehicle surface. Its especially effective when used in conjunction with proper rinsing and drying techniques.
Do I need KE9800 if I already use a water softener plant?
If your softener system isnt reducing hardness consistently, or you're still noticing reduced foam and water spots, KE9800 can serve as a chemical-level backup. Its also helpful in mobile wash setups or regions with fluctuating water quality.