Korrosol
thioglycolate-basediron-reactiveready-to-usewarning-labelceramic-safegentle-formula
Best Value
$0.62/oz
A thioglycolate-based iron remover that uses sodium mercaptoacetate chelation to dissolve embedded brake dust and iron particles from automotive paint surfaces.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
6.3
Active Mechanism
thioglycolate chelation
Surfactants
2 (anionic)
Expert Analysis
This formula employs sodium mercaptoacetate at 10-30% concentration to chelate iron particles, converting them into water-soluble complexes that rinse away cleanly. The controlled pH between 5.5-7 maintains paint safety while providing effective iron dissolution, supported by anionic surfactants for coverage and rinsing performance.
Key Differentiators
- •High concentration sodium mercaptoacetate (10-30%) for aggressive iron chelation
- •Neutral pH range (5.5-7) balances effectiveness with paint safety
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Low ingredient transparency with only 3 disclosed components from SDS
- ⚠Thioglycolate chemistry may produce sulfur-based odors during use
Ingredients
anionic surfactants<5%
CAS: N/Asurfactant
sodium mercaptoacetate10-30%
CAS: 367-51-1active ingredient
Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated, sulfates, sodium salts1-2.5%
CAS: 68891-38-3surfactant
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reactionCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No