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Eco All Purpose Cleaner

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Best Value

$0.62/oz

A biodegradable alkaline all-purpose cleaner concentrate featuring plant-derived undecyl glucoside surfactant at pH 10.5.

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