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Best Value

$1.19/oz

16oz

A thioglycolate-based iron remover featuring 10-25% ethanolamine thioglycolate for removing brake dust and iron contamination from paintwork, wheels, chrome, and glass.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

7.3

Active Mechanism

thioglycolate reduction

Surfactants

4 (nonionic, amphoteric)

Expert Analysis

Uses ethanolamine thioglycolate at a high 10-25% concentration to chemically dissolve iron particles through reduction reactions, turning purple to indicate contamination removal. The pH 7.3 neutral formulation with nonionic and amphoteric surfactants provides broad surface compatibility while maintaining aggressive iron removal capability. This concentration level positions it among the stronger thioglycolate formulations available to consumers.

Key Differentiators

  • High 10-25% thioglycolate concentration for heavy contamination removal
  • Multi-surface compatibility across paint, chrome, glass, and wheels

Potential Concerns

  • High thioglycolate concentration may cause skin sensitization with direct contact
  • Danger signal word indicates more aggressive handling requirements than typical consumer products

Ingredients

11 disclosed
Monoethanolamine Thioglycolate10 - <25 %
CAS: 126-97-6Reducing Agent
2-butoxyethanol2.5 - <10 %
CAS: 111-76-2Solvent
4-Nonylphenol, branched, ethoxylated2.5 - <10 %
CAS: 127087-87-0Surfactant
Alcohol ethoxylated (C9-C11)2.5 - <10 %
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
Proprietary DiluentN/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
Proprietary Amine OxideN/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
Proprietary Amine OxideN/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant

Source: california sb258 disclosure

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
H318 - Causes serious eye damage (Category 1)
Skin Hazard
H315 - Causes skin irritation (Category 2)
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
Yes

Higher hazard profile than Diablo Gel. Contains hazardous ingredients (monoethanolamine thioglycolate, butoxyethanol). Requires careful handling. Protective equipment recommended.