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Clean Wheels

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A ready-to-use acidic wheel cleaner formulated with hydrochloric acid for effective brake dust removal on standard alloy wheels.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

1.0

Active Mechanism

acid dissolution

Surfactants

1 (nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses hydrochloric acid at 3-5% concentration to achieve aggressive cleaning power with a pH of 1, making it highly effective against brake dust and metallic contamination. The acidic formulation provides rapid cleaning action that requires minimal mechanical agitation, while nonionic surfactants help with dirt suspension and rinsing.

Key Differentiators

  • Strong hydrochloric acid concentration (3-5%) delivers professional-level cleaning power in a consumer product
  • Ready-to-use formulation eliminates dilution guesswork while maintaining effective acid strength

Potential Concerns

  • Extremely low pH of 1 requires careful handling and poses risks to sensitive wheel finishes
  • Hazard classification of 'Danger' indicates potential for skin/eye injury and surface damage if misused
  • Not suitable for specialty wheel finishes beyond standard lacquered alloys, painted, or plastic surfaces

Ingredients

2 disclosed
Hydrochloric Acid %≥ 3 – < 5
CAS: 7647-01-0Active ingredient
Alcohols, C6-12, ethoxylated0.1 - 1%
CAS: 68439-45-2Surfactant

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye damage
Skin Hazard
Causes severe skin burns
Corrosive to Metals
Yes
Flammable
No