Iron
Best Value
$0.55/oz
Positioned as enthusiast-grade wheel cleaner with integrated iron removal. Pricing ($1.19/oz at 16oz, $0.55/oz at gallon) is competitive. The dual marketing as 'Wheel Cleaner' and 'Iron' allows the brand to capture both wheel cleaning and paint decontamination searches. The mildest safety profile of any dedicated iron remover makes it appealing to safety-conscious consumers.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
optimized thioglycolate chelation
Surfactants
0 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
This product represents the most chemically optimized iron remover formulation in the ChemCX database. The pH 6-8 neutral range is scientifically optimal for thioglycolate iron chelation - ferric iron (Fe³⁺) remains sufficiently soluble while the thioglycolate anion has maximum nucleophilicity for iron binding. Using ammonium thioglycolate (126-97-6) instead of sodium thioglycolate (367-51-1) may reduce the characteristic 'perm' odor while maintaining chelation efficacy. The addition of Tiron (disodium dihydroxybenzene disulfonate) provides a secondary chelation mechanism through its catechol hydroxyl groups, which can form stable complexes with iron and other transition metals.
Key Differentiators
- •ONLY pH-neutral (6-8) iron remover in database
- •ONLY product using ammonium thioglycolate (126-97-6) instead of sodium thioglycolate
- •ONLY iron remover with UN 3082 Class 9 transport (vs Class 8 Corrosive)
- •Contains unique Tiron chelating agent not seen in other products
- •NO metal corrosion hazard (H290) unlike all other thioglycolate products
- •Low-odor formula (June 2024 reformulation)
- •Coconut scent masking (unique fragrance profile)
Potential Concerns
- ⚠H411 aquatic toxicity may concern environmentally-conscious users
- ⚠Tiron triggers environmental hazard transport classification
- ⚠Limited brand recognition compared to P&S, SONAX, Chemical Guys
- ⚠No California SB258 ingredient disclosure available
Ingredients
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Notable for what it LACKS: No H290 (corrosive to metals), no H314 (skin corrosion). Transport classification is Class 9 Environmental Hazard (not Class 8 Corrosive like all other thioglycolate products). This represents the mildest safety profile of any dedicated iron remover in the database.