Best Value
$1.19/oz
16oz
Heavy-duty reactive iron remover
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
thioglycolate reduction
Surfactants
4 (nonionic, amphoteric)
Expert Analysis
Thioglycolate-based reactive iron remover using Monoethanolamine Thioglycolate (10-25%) as primary active. Near-neutral pH (7.28) makes it safe for all surfaces. Multi-surfactant system (2 nonionic + 2 amphoteric) enhances cleaning and wetting. Color-changing indicator (purple) shows when iron particles are being dissolved. Ready-to-use formula for convenience.
Key Differentiators
- •High concentration of active ingredient (10-25% vs P&S 5-10%)
- •Color-changing indicator for visual feedback
- •Near-neutral pH (safe for all finishes)
- •Ready-to-use (no dilution needed)
- •Moderate ingredient transparency (57% disclosed)
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Higher hazard profile (Danger signal word)
- ⚠Causes serious eye damage
- ⚠Harmful if swallowed
- ⚠Combustible liquid
- ⚠Contains butoxyethanol (solvent with health concerns)
- ⚠3 ingredients withheld as proprietary
- ⚠More expensive than P&S Iron Buster per oz
Ingredients
Acute Tox. 3: H301; Eye Irrit. 2A: H319; Skin Irrit. 2: H315 - Danger
Acute Tox. 3: H331; Acute Tox. 4: H302; Eye Irrit. 2A: H319; Flam. Liq. 4: H227; Skin Irrit. 2: H315 - Danger
Acute Tox. 4: H302; Eye Irrit. 2A: H319 - Warning
Acute Tox. 4: H302; Eye Dam. 1: H318 - Danger
Source: california sb258 disclosure
Safety Profile
Higher hazard profile than Diablo Gel. Contains hazardous ingredients (monoethanolamine thioglycolate, butoxyethanol). Requires careful handling. Protective equipment recommended.