Toll Blending Products: Custom Blends and Car Wash Chemicals
Toll blending products from Industrial Technology Corporation give brands, distributors and wash operators a way to scale liquid and powder formulations without owning a plant. The lineup includes ready-to-ship car wash chemicals, APEEL, BO’S BEST and BREAK, plus custom production built around your own formula, shipped nationwide in pails, carboys, drums and boxed bags.
Custom Toll Blending Products Built Around Your Formula
Toll blending is an arrangement where a company with specialized mixing, filling and packaging equipment turns your raw materials into finished goods. For a brand owner or procurement manager, that means industrial-scale production without buying the tanks, mixers and filling lines. Our blending capabilities cover the full cycle, from raw material intake through finished product packaging, so your team stays focused on sales and distribution.
We develop, modify and manufacture liquid and powder formulations for industrial and commercial clients, and we handle proprietary formulas with strict confidentiality. Projects range from self-service, friction and touchless car wash concentrates to heavy-duty industrial degreasers.
Liquid and Powder Production Capabilities
- Liquid formulations: Solvent-based or waterborne mixing held to your viscosity and pH specifications.
- Powder formulations: Homogenization and particle size control for consistent quality across every batch.
- Custom packaging: Configurations from 5-gallon pails to bulk tankers, matched to how you distribute. See our packaging configurations for options.
Technical Specifications and Process Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Physical states | Liquid, powder and slurry |
| Viscosity range | Water-thin to high-viscosity formulations, confirmed per formula |
| pH range | Acidic, neutral and alkaline formulations, confirmed per formula |
| Packaging options | 5-gallon pails, drums, totes and bulk tankers |
| Batch capacity | Scaled to project size, confirmed during consultation |
| Standard lead time | Quoted per project after formula review |
Capacity figures and lead times are confirmed during a project consultation. Call (563) 322-4882 to talk through your formulation specifications with our technical team.
Why Procurement Teams Choose Custom Blending
- No capital risk: Skip the expense of specialized mixing machinery. No equipment investment is required on your end.
- Exact specifications: Chemical composition, pH, viscosity and active ingredient concentration are held to the performance window your formula demands, so customers do not notice batch variation.
- Efficient freight: A central Midwest location and interstate access keep raw materials moving in and finished goods moving out. Our work on specialty chemical formulations follows the same model.
Ready-to-Ship Car Wash Chemical Products for Daily Wash Bay Use
Every wash bay depends on a few chemistries working in the right order. A presoak lifts road film, a targeted remover handles tar and adhesive, and a finishing polish sends the vehicle out bright and drying fast. Industrial Technology Corporation has manufactured chemistry for more than 40 years, and this lineup puts one proven product behind each of those jobs.
APEEL and BREAK are liquid concentrates made through our liquid concentrate production process, which controls viscosity and consistency from the first drum to the last. BO’S BEST is a dry blend, so it moves through powdered detergent production equipment built to keep every scoop from a bag uniform.
Operators who need something different are not limited to the shelf. Our team can adjust strength, fragrance or packaging, and develop custom wash-bay formulations around your equipment and water conditions.
What Operators Get With Every Order
- Concentrated formulas that are diluted at your own dispensing equipment
- Mixing and application directions printed on every label
- Container sizes from 5-gallon pails to 55-gallon drums, plus boxed bags for powder
- Nationwide freight from our production site
Our Wash Bay Product Lineup
Three products carry the wash from the first contact with tar and road film to the final rinse. Each includes a PDF with the full label details.
APEEL Citrus Tar and Asphalt Remover
APEEL is a citrus-based cleaner designed to remove asphalt, tar, grease, tallow, and other oily substances effectively, requiring little to no brushing.
Crews that service asphalt trucks, transport trailers, tank wagons and customer vehicles need a remover that works at full strength without a long scrub. APEEL pairs citrus solvents with a self-emulsifying surfactant, so loosened soil rinses away with plain water.
The label lists D-limonene, hydrotreated light petroleum distillates and ethoxylated alcohol as ingredients. HMIS ratings are 1 for health, 2 for flammability and 0 for physical hazard, and the label states that DOT does not consider APEEL a hazardous material in non-bulk packaging.
APEEL Specifications and Directions
| Applications | Features and Benefits | How To Use | Packaging | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt trucks, automotive vehicles, transport trailers and tank wagons. Removes most adhesives. | A self-emulsifying surfactant lets plain water remove the solubilized soil. Pleasant citrus aroma. Works quickly, which reduces scrubbing during cleaning. | Apply APEEL full strength directly to tar or greasy areas with a spray applicator or cloth. Work into the deposit and rinse with clean water or a soapy solution. Thick organic fouling may need extended dwell time. Warm water and high-pressure spray can speed removal. For adhesive removal, use at temperatures above 70°F for best results. | 5-gallon pails, 15-gallon carboys, 30-gallon drums and 55-gallon drums | Keep the container tightly closed and away from children. Use proper personal protective equipment. For best results store below 110°F. |
BO’S BEST Powdered Alkaline Detergent
BO’S BEST is a powdered alkaline vehicle cleaner with significant water conditioning components and dispersants, so it works with a wide range of water types. It dissolves easily in warm or hot water and has enough alkalinity to break down road film and bug smears.
Each 50 lb box holds two 25 lb bags and is labeled to clean over 450 cars. The label lists sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium metasilicate, ethoxylated alcohol and trisodium phosphate as ingredients.
Because the formula is strongly alkaline, the label carries a danger signal word and an HMIS health rating of 3. Glasses, gloves and aprons are the labeled protection.
BO’S BEST Specifications and Directions
| Applications | Features and Benefits | How To Use | Packaging | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carwash bays and power washing | Alkaline enough to penetrate road film and bug smears. Effective on oily surfaces and rinses easily. A modest foam profile enables quick rinsing. | Carwash presoak: Mix 25 lbs. of BO’S BEST in 19 gallons of 100°F water. Use a red Hydrominder tip (1:15) or a black tip on a 0.083 injector (1:19).
Bucket washing: Use ½ cup in up to 5 gallons of warm or hot water. Apply from bottom to top with a soft brush or pump-up sprayer. Pressure washing: Put 5 lbs. into 5 gallons of warm or hot water and draw at a 1:17 ratio. Apply from bottom to top. Do not allow the solution to dry on the vehicle. Rinse with fresh water from top down. |
2 x 25 lb. bags packed in a 50 lb. box | Highly alkaline. Store with bags tightly closed and locked up, away from children. Use proper PPE. For best results store below 110°F. |
BO’S BEST Presoak Mix Ratios
| One 25 lb. Bag Mixed in 100°F Water | Finished Solution Strength |
|---|---|
| 20.0 gallons | 13.5% |
| 19.0 gallons | 14.0% |
| 18.5 gallons | 14.5% |
Choose the fill volume that sets the presoak strength your wash needs, then confirm settings with your sales representative.
BREAK Poly-Ceramic Polish
Deliver the shine, slickness, and fast-drying performance customers notice immediately. BREAK helps car wash operators turn the final rinse into a premium finish experience. This poly-ceramic polish boosts gloss, improves surface slickness, and promotes rapid water sheeting to help reduce spots, streaks, and residue.
- High-gloss appeal: Creates a deep, hand-waxed look that helps premium packages stand out.
- Fast water sheeting: Helps reduce spotting and streaking for a cleaner final presentation.
- Pleasant lemon fragrance: Noticeable during application.
BREAK supports higher-value wash packages with a visible, touchable difference at the end of the wash. Its durable finish stays on the vehicle surface after rain exposure, while the formula improves drying performance and minimizes windshield smearing.
The label lists non hazardous silicone polymers, HMIS ratings of 1 for health and 0 for flammability and physical hazard, and a DOT status of not regulated.
BREAK Specifications and Directions
| Dilution and Application | Available Sizes | Storage and Handling |
|---|---|---|
| Dilute 1:140 to 1:250 based on equipment and desired performance, at about 1.0 to 1.25 ounce per car. Apply at low pressure before or in place of a drying agent, rinse thoroughly with fresh or spot-free water, then follow with blow drying or hand drying for maximum shine. | 5-gallon pails, 15-gallon carboys, 30-gallon drums and 55-gallon drums | Keep the container tightly closed, locked up and out of reach of children. Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Store below 110°F. |
BREAK gives operators a simple way to upgrade wash packages, improve the final presentation, and send customers away with a finish they can see and feel.
Where Each Product Fits in the Wash Process
A good chemical program is a sequence. Each product works best at a specific point in the wash, and the dispensing equipment, water quality and vehicle mix all shape the results. Producing both liquid and powder formats under one roof keeps results consistent from one product to the next.
| Product | Job in the Wash | Form | Use Rate | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APEEL | Removes tar, asphalt, grease and adhesive | Liquid | Full strength, do not dilute | 5-gallon pails to 55-gallon drums |
| BO’S BEST | Presoak and vehicle cleaning | Powder | 25 lb. bag in 19 gallons of 100°F water for presoak; 1:17 for pressure washing | 2 x 25 lb. bags in a 50 lb. box |
| BREAK | Final rinse gloss and water sheeting | Liquid | 1:140 to 1:250 | 5-gallon pails to 55-gallon drums |
Choosing Car Wash Chemical Products for Your Wash Bays
Start with the equipment you already run, then match each product to the soil your customers bring in.
- Tar, asphalt and adhesive: APEEL works as a full-strength spot treatment applied with a spray applicator or cloth.
- Road film and bug residue: BO’S BEST fits a presoak arrangement using a Hydrominder or injector.
- Premium finish: BREAK works as a final rinse polish that supports higher-value wash packages.
Operators who also service fleets can look at our automotive cleaning programs, and heavier shop soil may call for grease-cutting formulations beyond this lineup.
Dilution, Dosing and Water Quality
The surfactant package inside a formula decides how it foams, rinses and releases soil. That is why APEEL rinses with water alone and BO’S BEST keeps a modest foam profile for quick rinsing. Our work with surfactant systems shapes those traits from the start.
- BREAK dilutes from 1:140 to 1:250, at about 1.0 to 1.25 ounce per car.
- Rinse the vehicle with high quality water before drying so the polish can sheet cleanly.
- BO’S BEST bucket washing uses ½ cup in up to 5 gallons of warm or hot water.
- Never let a BO’S BEST solution dry on the vehicle. Rinse from the top down.
Controlling Water Use and Chemical Dosing
Water is the other half of every wash formula. A standard garden hose runs about 10 gallons per minute, so a 10-minute wash uses 100 gallons. An automatic shutoff nozzle can save as much as 70 gallons per wash, and power washers average 2 to 5 gallons per minute. Pairing a concentrate with the right dilution and delivery equipment keeps each wash short and each rinse clean.
Source: Maryland Department of the Environment, Water Conservation and Washing Vehicles. Select the chart to read the full guidance.
From Formula to Finished Drum
How Toll Blending Products Move From Formula to Finished Goods
Formula Review
We confirm the formula, raw materials and target specifications before production begins.
Blending
Liquid and powder batches are mixed to the strength, pH and uniformity the formula calls for.
Batch Tracking
Every label carries a batch number, so each container traces back to its production run.
Packing and Freight
Product is packed in pails, carboys, drums or boxed bags and shipped nationwide.
Safety, Handling and Shipping Information
Chemistry that works hard needs careful handling. Every label lists hazards, first aid, storage and disposal directions, and the figures below come straight from those labels.
Label Hazard Ratings at a Glance
| Product | Health | Flammability | Physical Hazard | Labeled Protection | Shipping Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APEEL | 1 | 2 | 0 | Gloves and glasses | Not considered hazardous in non-bulk packaging |
| BO’S BEST | 3 | 0 | 0 | Glasses, gloves and aprons | UN3262, Class 8 corrosive, packing group III |
| BREAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | Glasses | Not regulated |
Corrosive Shipping Rules for Powdered Presoak
Because BO’S BEST is a Class 8 corrosive, it has to be packaged, marked and labeled to meet corrosive shipping requirements before it leaves the dock. Packing group III covers corrosives that need more than 60 minutes and up to 4 hours of skin exposure to cause full thickness damage.
Source: Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Section 173.137. Select the chart to read the regulation.
Storage and Handling
- Keep containers tightly closed and away from children.
- Store below 110°F for best results.
- Keep BO’S BEST bags closed and locked up, and wear the labeled protective equipment when mixing.
- Dispose of contents and containers at an approved disposal plant.
Larger orders can be staged and released on schedule through our warehousing and nationwide freight support, and we can discuss container sizes and filling options that suit your dispensing setup.
Private Label and Custom Formulation Options
Some operators want their own name on the drum. We can build private label programs around an existing formula or develop a new one, then fill and ship under your label.
Wash chemistry is only one part of what we produce. Explore the other industries we serve to see how the same production capacity supports cleaners, degreasers and specialty blends.
Ready to talk volumes, packaging or pricing? Talk with our production team or call (563) 322-4882.
Frequently Asked Questions About Toll Blending Products
Quick answers on toll blending, dilution, packaging, shipping and custom options.
What is the difference between toll blending and contract manufacturing?
Toll blending is a specific type of contract manufacturing. The client provides the formula, and sometimes the raw materials, while the toll blender provides the equipment and labor for a fee.
Is my formula kept confidential?
Yes. We handle proprietary formulas with strict confidentiality from formula review through packaging, so your product stays yours.
How does location affect toll blending logistics?
A central Midwest location with interstate access helps keep freight costs and transit times down for bulky raw materials coming in and finished goods going out across the United States.
What are car wash chemical products used for?
They handle the separate jobs inside a wash. A tar and asphalt remover treats stubborn deposits, a presoak detergent loosens road film and bug residue, and a poly-ceramic polish adds gloss and speeds water sheeting during the final rinse.
Does APEEL need to be diluted?
No. The label directs full strength use, and it should not be diluted. Apply it to tar or greasy areas with a spray applicator or cloth, work it in and rinse. Thick deposits may need extra dwell time, and adhesive removal works best above 70°F.
How do I mix BO’S BEST for a carwash presoak?
Mix one 25 lb. bag in 19 gallons of 100°F water for a 14.0% solution. Use a red Hydrominder tip (1:15) or a black tip on a 0.083 injector (1:19). Mixing in 20.0 gallons gives 13.5%, and 18.5 gallons gives 14.5%.
What dilution does BREAK poly-ceramic polish use?
BREAK dilutes from 1:140 to 1:250 depending on equipment and the finish you want, at about 1.0 to 1.25 ounce per car. Apply it at low pressure before or in place of a drying agent, then rinse with high quality water before drying.
Is BO’S BEST a hazardous material for shipping?
Yes. The label identifies it as UN3262, a corrosive solid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. (sodium metasilicate), Class 8, packing group III. APEEL is not considered hazardous by DOT in non-bulk packaging, and BREAK is not regulated.
What package sizes are available?
APEEL and BREAK ship in 5-gallon pails, 15-gallon carboys, 30-gallon drums and 55-gallon drums. BO’S BEST ships as two 25 lb. bags packed in a 50 lb. box.
Can you make private label or custom car wash formulas?
Yes. Industrial Technology Corporation blends and packages custom and private label formulations. Share your target performance, packaging and volume with our team, and we will review the formula and production requirements with you.