A thioglycolate-based iron-reactive wheel and paintwork cleaner that uses color-changing technology to visually indicate iron contamination removal. Autoglym Magma ranks #2 of 19 iron removers for strength.
Key Chemistry
pH
6.4
Active
Thioglycolate
Active strength
12–24%
Expert Analysis
Uses sodium mercaptoacetate as the primary iron chelator at 15-30% concentration, creating visible red reactions when contacting iron particles. The pH-neutral formulation (6.4) with anionic surfactants allows safe use across all exterior surfaces while maintaining effectiveness against brake dust and airborne iron contamination.
Key Differentiators
- •High concentration sodium mercaptoacetate (15-30%) for strong iron chelation performance
- •Full ingredient disclosure with excellent transparency rating
- •True pH-neutral formulation that won't strip existing protection layers
Ingredients
Sodium mercaptoacetate
15–30%≈ 18.0% active thioglycolate (salt-normalized)
CAS: 367-51-1Active ingredient
2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol
1–10%
CAS: 111-90-0Solvent
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
1–10%
CAS: 68891-38-3Surfactant
Parfum
0.1–1%
CAS: N/AFragrance
Polyethylene glycol mono-C10- 16-alkyl ether sulphate sodium salt
N/D
CAS: 68585-34-2Surfactant
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reactionCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
