
Ferrous Dueller
thioglycolate-basedpH-neutralready-to-usedanger-labelsurfactant-basedheavy-duty
A thioglycolate-based iron remover formulated at full strength with enhanced surfactants for comprehensive decontamination of paintwork and wheels.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
7.5
Active Mechanism
thioglycolate chelation
Surfactants
4 (anionic, nonionic)
Expert Analysis
Uses sodium thioglycolate at 10-20% concentration as the primary iron-chelating agent, maintaining a neutral pH of 7.5 to balance effectiveness with surface safety. The formulation incorporates both anionic and nonionic surfactants to provide cleaning action beyond iron removal, while an improved rheology modifier enhances surface cling for extended dwell time.
Key Differentiators
- •Full-strength ready-to-use formula with high active ingredient concentration
- •Dual surfactant system provides additional cleaning power beyond iron chelation
- •Optimized cling formula extends contact time for thorough decontamination
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Carries 'Danger' signal word indicating significant hazard classification despite neutral pH
- ⚠Still retains characteristic thioglycolate odor despite lower-odor claims
- ⚠High concentration may require careful application timing to prevent surface staining
Ingredients
Alcohol ethoxylate with 6.5MEO1 - 10%
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
docusate sodium1 - 10%
CAS: 577-11-7Surfactant
Sodium C14-C16 olefin sulphonate1 - 10%
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
Sodium thioglycolate10 - 20%
CAS: 367-51-1Active ingredient
sodium xylene sulphonate1 - 10%
CAS: 1300-72-7Hydrotrope
Sodium C10-16 alkyl ethoxy sulphate1 - 10%
CAS: 68585-34-2Surfactant
Ethanol0 - 0.5%
CAS: 64-17-5Solvent
(R)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene0 - 0.5%
CAS: 5989-27-5Fragrance
Eucalyptol0 - 0.5%
CAS: 470-82-6Fragrance
2-Octanone0 - 0.5%
CAS: 111-13-7Fragrance
Ethyl butyrate0 - 0.5%
CAS: 105-54-4Fragrance
Beta-pinene0 - 0.5%
CAS: 127-91-3Fragrance
para-Cymene0 - 0.5%
CAS: 99-87-6Fragrance
Ethyl acetate0 - 0.5%
CAS: 141-78-6Fragrance
p-Mentha-1,4-diene0 - 0.5%
CAS: 99-85-4Fragrance
alpha-Pinene0 - 0.5%
CAS: 80-56-8Fragrance
Terpinolene0 - 0.5%
CAS: 586-62-9Fragrance
Methanol0 - 0.5%
CAS: 67-56-1Solvent
L-Limonene0 - 0.5%
CAS: 5989-54-8Fragrance
Camphene0 - 0.5%
CAS: 79-92-5Fragrance
1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one0 - 0.5%
CAS: 76-22-2Fragrance
Myrcene0 - 0.5%
CAS: 123-35-3Fragrance
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reactionCorrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No