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Extreme Wheel Tire Cleaner

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A consumer-grade alkaline wheel and tire cleaner that combines foaming action with aggressive chemistry for removing heavy brake dust and road grime.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

N/D

Active Mechanism

alkaline saponification with oxidation

Surfactants

2 (nonionic, amphoteric)

Expert Analysis

Uses disodium metasilicate as an alkaline builder to dissolve grease and brake dust, supported by nonionic and amphoteric surfactants for cleaning and foaming. The foaming formula includes blanketing agents designed to penetrate wheel crevices and maintain contact time on vertical surfaces. The alkaline chemistry targets organic contaminants like road grime while the surfactant blend provides the intense foaming action for coverage.

Key Differentiators

  • Dual-purpose formula cleans both wheels and tires in one application
  • Foaming formula with blanketing agents for extended contact time

Potential Concerns

  • Danger signal word indicates serious health hazards requiring protective equipment
  • Not safe for ceramic-coated wheels despite general wheel safety claims

Ingredients

13 disclosed
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether1 - < 5
CAS: 112-34-5solvent
n-[3-(Dimethylnitroryl)propyl]dodecanamide1 - < 5
CAS: 61792-31-2surfactant
Tetrapotassium EDTA1 - < 5
CAS: 5964-35-2chelating agent
disodium metasilicate< 1
CAS: 6834-92-0pH Adjuster
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
Myristamidopropylamine oxideN/D
CAS: 67806-10-4surfactant
potassium hydroxideN/D
CAS: 1310-58-3pH Adjuster
hydrogen peroxideN/D
CAS: 7722-84-1oxidizer
methanolN/D
CAS: 67-56-1unknown

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye damage
Skin Hazard
Causes mild skin irritation (GHS category 3: irritant to skin)
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No