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CARPRO IronX is a ready-to-use, pH-neutral iron remover whose SDS labels it corrosive to metals, even though CARPRO markets it as safe on chrome and alloy wheels. It ranks #4 of 34 iron removers for active thioglycolate.
Key Chemistry
pH
7.5
Active
Thioglycolate
Active strength
≈18.8%
Expert Analysis
IronX is one of the strongest iron removers we've analyzed, and at a neutral pH it's gentle on paint and coatings. Its SDS does classify it as corrosive to metals, even though CarPro markets it as safe on chrome and alloy wheels, so rinse those surfaces promptly.
Ingredients
ammonium mercaptoacetate
20–25%≈ 18.8% active thioglycolate (salt-normalized)
CAS: 5421-46-5active ingredient
Sodium dodecylpoly(oxyethylene) sulfate
1–3%
CAS: 9004-82-4anionic surfactant
Piperonal
0.1–0.2%
CAS: 120-57-0perfume
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Skin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reactionCorrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No
