Ragnarok
Best Value
$0.44/oz
1 Gallon
Positioned as aggressive professional wheel cleaner competing with industrial products. The 'Ragnarök' name (Norse apocalypse) signals aggressive chemistry. At $0.44/oz (gallon), priced competitively for the professional market. The water spot removal capability adds value but the fluoride content is a significant safety concern.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
dual acid dissolution surfactant
Surfactants
0 (anionic, nonionic, amphoteric)
Expert Analysis
Detail Co. Ragnarök uses aggressive dual-acid chemistry combining polyphosphoric acid (10-19%) with ammonium bifluoride (concentration hidden as 'Trade Secret'). This is serious professional-grade chemistry. Polyphosphoric acid dissolves mineral deposits while ammonium bifluoride provides fluoride-based attack on iron and brake dust. The triple-surfactant system (anionic + nonionic + amphoteric) provides cleaning, foaming, and emulsification. This is NOT a consumer-grade wheel cleaner - it's industrial/professional chemistry marketed to enthusiasts.
Key Differentiators
- •CONTAINS AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE (fluoride acid) - hidden as trade secret
- •HIGH polyphosphoric acid concentration (10-19%)
- •HMIS/NFPA Health Rating 3 - highest among analyzed wheel cleaners
- •Multi-use: wheel cleaning AND water spot removal
- •Strongly acidic pH 3-4
- •NOT safe for matte/forged/polished aluminum
- •Can release hydrogen fluoride under certain conditions
Ingredients
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Releases hydrogen fluoride (HF) when heated. Extremely toxic.
Source: sds section 3 with hidden trade secret
Safety Profile
HMIS and NFPA Health Rating of 3 indicates serious injury potential - this is HIGH for a wheel cleaner. The hidden ammonium bifluoride content explains this rating. Hydrogen fluoride exposure from this ingredient requires immediate medical attention even for small skin contact.