Sticky Citrus
surfactant-basedready-to-usewheel-safegentle-formulaheavy-dutybiodegradable
Best Value
$0.47/oz
A gel-based citrus wheel cleaner that uses natural surfactants and d-limonene extracts for gentle cleaning across all wheel finishes.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
5.5
Active Mechanism
surfactant emulsification
Surfactants
4 (anionic, nonionic)
Expert Analysis
This product relies on sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate as the primary cleaning surfactant, combined with natural citrus extracts (d-limonene) for degreasing action. The gel formulation increases dwell time on vertical surfaces, allowing surfactants more contact time to emulsify brake dust and road grime without requiring aggressive mechanical action.
Key Differentiators
- •Gel consistency prevents runoff on vertical wheel surfaces for extended cleaning contact time
- •Natural citrus extract-based formula avoids harsh alkaline chemistry while maintaining cleaning effectiveness
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Citrus-based cleaners may require more agitation on heavy brake dust compared to alkaline alternatives
- ⚠Gel consistency may be harder to rinse completely from intricate wheel designs
Ingredients
2-butoxyethanol<1%
CAS: 111-76-2Solvent
Proprietary DiluentN/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
Sodium Xylene SulfonateN/D
CAS: 1300-72-7Detergent Additive
Pentasodium TriphosphateN/D
CAS: 7758-29-4Chelating Agent
Tamsulosin hydrochlorideN/D
CAS: 106463-17-6Fragrance Ingredient
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateN/D
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
Sodium Laureth SulfateN/D
CAS: 68585-34-2Surfactant
DMDM HydantoinN/D
CAS: 6440-58-0Preservative
EthanolN/D
CAS: 64-17-5Solvent
CitralN/D
CAS: 5392-40-5Fragrance Ingredient
Proprietary AlcoholN/D
CAS: WithheldSolvent
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateN/D
CAS: 68002-97-1Surfactant
FormaldehydeN/D
CAS: 50-00-0Preservative
Proprietary ColorantN/D
CAS: WithheldColorant
1,4-dioxaneN/D
CAS: 123-91-1Impurity
AcetaldehydeN/D
CAS: 75-07-0Impurity
Source: both
Safety Profile
Signal Word
NoneEye Hazard
Skin Hazard
Corrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No