Age of Iron

Uses 3-mercaptopropionic acid as the active iron-dissolving agent while maintaining a neutral pH of 7.0 to minimize surface reactivity. The formula incorporates glycol ether surfactants to provide enhanced lubrication, allowing for safe mechanical agitation with brushes or clay towels during the iron removal process.

Key Differentiators

• •Enhanced lubrication specifically designed for mechanical agitation with brushes and clay towels
• •pH-neutral formulation reduces risk of surface etching compared to acidic iron removers

Potential Concerns

• ⚠Low ingredient transparency makes it difficult to assess full formulation safety
• ⚠Undisclosed thioglycolate concentration may affect iron removal effectiveness on heavy contamination

Source: sds section 3 plus inference

Higher hazard profile than typical pH-neutral iron removers. Respiratory sensitization (H334) is notable - most iron removers in our database do not carry this classification. Eye damage rating (Cat. 1 / H318) is more severe than eye irritation. Requires eye protection, gloves, and adequate ventilation.