Premium Wheel Cleanser
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Best Value
$0.41/oz
A premium alkaline wheel cleaner with optical brighteners and a high-cling formula for extended contact time.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
9.0
Active Mechanism
Solvent-surfactant system with alkaline buffering
Surfactants
1
Expert Analysis
This cleaner combines alkaline chemistry at pH 9 with glycol ether solvent technology to dissolve both water-soluble brake dust and stubborn organic contaminants. The 2-butoxyethanol provides enhanced penetration and dissolution capabilities while the alkaline base neutralizes acidic brake dust deposits.
Key Differentiators
- •Optical brighteners enhance visual cleaning results beyond standard wheel cleaners
- •High-cling formula prevents dripping and extends contact time on vertical wheel surfaces
Potential Concerns
- ⚠2-Butoxyethanol may cause mild skin and eye irritation during extended contact
- ⚠Higher alkalinity (pH 9) requires thorough rinsing to prevent potential residue on sensitive wheel finishes
Ingredients
2-Butoxyethanol1-5%
CAS: 111-76-2glycol ether solvent
Alkylphenol ethoxylate1-5%
CAS: 127087-87-0nonionic surfactant
CTAC (Quaternium-15)Not disclosed
CAS: 4080-31-3preservative/biocide
Sodium bicarbonateNot disclosed
CAS: 144-55-8alkaline buffer
Source: sds section 3
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
Not classifiedCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
NoNo components identified as carcinogens by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA