3D BDX Iron Remover

3DBDX Iron Remover

Updated · 5 ingredients analyzed

pH-Neutral
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A thioglycolate-based iron remover formulated with 7-13% sodium mercaptoacetate for removing brake dust and iron contamination from wheels and paint surfaces.

Key Chemistry

pH

5–7

Active

Thioglycolate

Active strength

≈8.0%

Expert Analysis

This product uses sodium mercaptoacetate as its primary iron-chelating agent, which forms water-soluble complexes with iron particles to facilitate removal. The neutral pH formulation (5-7) combined with nonionic and anionic surfactants provides effective cleaning while remaining safe for painted surfaces and wheels. The thioglycolate approach offers strong iron-binding capability with the characteristic color-change reaction that indicates active decontamination.

Key Differentiators

  • •High concentration of sodium mercaptoacetate (7-13%) for aggressive iron removal
  • •Complete ingredient transparency with all 5 components disclosed
  • •Neutral pH range maintains surface safety while preserving effectiveness

Ingredients

5 disclosed
Sodium mercaptoacetate
7–13%≈ 8.0% active thioglycolate (salt-normalized)
CAS: 367-51-1Cleaning Agent
C9-11 PARETH-6
5–10%
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
Water
N/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate
N/D
CAS: 1300-72-7Cleaning Agent
2-Butoxy ethanol
N/D
CAS: 111-76-2Cleaning Agent

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye damage
Skin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Corrosive to Metals
Yes
Flammable
No

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