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Eco All Purpose Cleaner

Biodegradable
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A biodegradable alkaline all-purpose cleaner concentrate featuring plant-derived undecyl glucoside surfactant at pH 10.5. Adam's Polishes Eco All Purpose Cleaner contains chelating agents that bind dissolved minerals, helping it clean effectively in hard water conditions. The formulation is also verified biodegradable based on SDS ecological data.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

10.5

Active Mechanism

alkaline cleaning

Surfactants

1 (nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses undecyl glucoside, a plant-derived nonionic surfactant, combined with alkaline chemistry to tackle various contaminants across multiple surfaces. The concentrate format allows dilution flexibility from light cleaning to full-strength applications, while the nonionic surfactant system reduces residue formation. The alkaline pH provides effective degreasing while the biodegradable surfactant base supports environmental compatibility.

Key Differentiators

  • Plant-derived undecyl glucoside as primary surfactant rather than synthetic alternatives
  • Direct environmental release formulation with biodegradable chemistry
  • Simple 5-ingredient formula with good transparency

Potential Concerns

  • Adam's All Purpose Cleaner is not recommended for delicate surfaces like polished aluminum.

Ingredients

5 disclosed
tetrasodium N,N-bis(carboxylatomethyl)-L-glutamate1 – < 5
CAS: 51981-21-6chelate / sequestrant
Undecyl glucoside1 – < 5
CAS: 132778-08-6surfactant
waterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
sodium hydroxideN/D
CAS: 1310-73-2pH adjusting agent
1,4-dioxane0.000092
CAS: 123-91-1impurity

Source: sds section 15

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Not classified
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Mild safety profile with only eye irritation hazard

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