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Diablo Gel

ph-balancedall-wheel-safegel-formulaconcentrate

Best Value

$0.59/oz

1_gallon

Safe, maintenance-level wheel cleaner

Key Chemistry

pH Level

N/D

Active Mechanism

Surfactants

1 (anionic)

Expert Analysis

pH-balanced, non-caustic formula prioritizing safety over aggressive cleaning power. Uses anionic surfactant (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate) for foaming and cleaning, combined with undisclosed chelating agent. 'Oxygen-infused' marketing suggests aeration or peroxide-based cleaning enhancement, but specific mechanism not disclosed.

Key Differentiators

  • pH-balanced and non-caustic (safe for frequent use)
  • Safe for all wheel finishes including matte
  • Non-hazardous per OSHA standards
  • Available as concentrate and RTU
  • Low ingredient transparency (proprietary formulation)

Potential Concerns

  • Very low ingredient transparency - most components withheld
  • No pH value disclosed despite 'pH-balanced' claims
  • No dilution ratios provided for concentrate
  • Isothiazolinone preservatives (can cause sensitization in some users)
  • Effectiveness on heavily soiled wheels unclear

Ingredients

10 disclosed
Proprietary Diluentwithheld
CAS: N/Adiluent
Proprietary Inorganic Saltwithheld
CAS: N/Achelating agent
Proprietary Fragrance Ingredientwithheld
CAS: N/Afragrance
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonatenot_disclosed
CAS: 68439-57-6surfactant
Proprietary Alcoholwithheld
CAS: N/Asolvent
Benzisothiazolinonenot_disclosed
CAS: 2634-33-5preservative
Proprietary Fragrancewithheld
CAS: N/Afragrance
Proprietary Colorantwithheld
CAS: N/Acolorant
Methylchloroisothiazolinonenot_disclosed
CAS: 26172-55-4preservative
Methylisothiazolinonenot_disclosed
CAS: 2682-20-4preservative

Source: california sb258 disclosure

Safety Profile

Signal Word
None
Eye Hazard
Non-hazardous per OSHA
Skin Hazard
Non-hazardous per OSHA
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Not considered hazardous by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. Precautionary statements: Keep out of reach of children, seek medical advice if needed, dispose properly.