A ready-to-use iron-reactive wheel cleaner that combines sodium thioglycolate chemistry with additional surfactants for comprehensive brake dust removal and general wheel cleaning. Dodo Juice Deep Purple features an iron-reactive color-change indicator that turns purple on contact with ferrous brake dust, providing visual confirmation of where contamination is heaviest.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
thioglycolate chelation
Surfactants
4 (anionic, nonionic)
Expert Analysis
The product uses a hybrid approach combining 1-10% sodium thioglycolate for iron chelation with anionic and nonionic surfactants to address both ferrous contamination and general soiling. The pH-neutral formulation (7-8) provides material compatibility while the thickened consistency extends dwell time for better reaction kinetics.
Key Differentiators
- •Hybrid formulation combining iron removal with general cleaning surfactants in one step
- •Uses low-odor thioglycolate variant to reduce sulfur smell during application
- •Thickened consistency for extended surface contact time on vertical wheel faces
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Hazardous classification with 'Danger' signal word requires careful handling and storage
- ⚠May cause chalky residue on softer wheel finishes due to interaction with embedded contamination
- ⚠Moderate ingredient transparency limits ability to assess full formulation compatibility
Ingredients
Source: sds only
