Best Value
$1.41/oz
Consumer-friendly iron remover targeting DIY enthusiasts who want professional-grade iron removal with improved comfort during application
Key Chemistry
pH Level
7.0
Active Mechanism
thioglycolate chelation
Surfactants
1 (anionic)
Expert Analysis
This is a straightforward thioglycolate-based iron remover utilizing sodium mercaptoacetate as the primary active ingredient. The pH-neutral formulation provides safe compatibility with all wheel finishes while the thioglycolate chemistry enables effective iron dissolution with visual color change feedback.
Key Differentiators
- •Reduced odor formula compared to typical thioglycolate products
- •pH-neutral chemistry safe for all wheel types
- •Visual color-change technology for contamination feedback
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Contains skin sensitizer requiring glove use
- ⚠Sulfurous odor despite being 'reduced odor'
- ⚠Eye irritation hazard
Ingredients
Sodium mercaptoacetate10-20%
CAS: 367-51-1iron chelator
2-butoxyethanol5-10%
CAS: 111-76-2solvent
Sodium dodecyl sulphate1-5%
CAS: 151-21-3anionic surfactant
Sodium xylenesulphonate1-5%
CAS: 1300-72-7hydrotrope
Water65-83%
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
Source: sds section 3
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reactionCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
NoContains skin sensitizer (sodium mercaptoacetate)