
Best Value
$0.93/oz
A ready-to-use alkaline all-purpose cleaner featuring d-limonene and sodium hydroxide for heavy-duty degreasing across multiple automotive surfaces.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
13.0
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification
Surfactants
3 (cationic, nonionic, amphoteric)
Expert Analysis
This product combines the aggressive cleaning power of sodium hydroxide (pH 13) with d-limonene citrus solvent for enhanced degreasing capability. The multi-surfactant system (cationic, nonionic, amphoteric) provides versatility across different soil types and surface materials, while the citrus component adds natural degreasing action to complement the alkaline base.
Key Differentiators
- •Full ingredient transparency with all 16 components disclosed
- •Dual-action formulation combining high-alkalinity cleaning with d-limonene citrus degreasing
- •Ready-to-use convenience at professional-strength pH 13
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Extremely high pH (13) requires careful handling and may damage sensitive surfaces if dwell time is excessive
- ⚠Sodium hydroxide base can cause skin burns and eye damage - requires proper PPE
- ⚠May not be suitable for delicate materials like natural leather or unsealed surfaces despite marketing claims
Ingredients
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol1 – < 5
CAS: 112-34-5co-solvent
sodium tripolyphosphate1 – < 5
CAS: 7758-29-4water softener
N,N-Diethoxylated-N-coco-N-methylammonium chloride1 – < 5
CAS: 61791-10-4surfactant
Alcohols, C9-11 ethoxylated1 – < 5
CAS: 68439-46-3surfactant
disodium cocoamphodipropionate1 – < 5
CAS: 68604-71-7surfactant
sodium metasilicate, anhydrous0.1 – < 1
CAS: 6834-92-0cleaning agent
methanol0.1 – < 1
CAS: 67-56-1alcohols
d-limonene0.1 – < 1
CAS: 5989-27-5fragrance component
waterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
triethanolamineN/D
CAS: 102-71-6pH adjusting agent
Tetrasodium EDTA, anhydrousN/D
CAS: 64-02-8chelate / sequestrant
linaloolN/D
CAS: 78-70-6fragrance
sodium hydroxideN/D
CAS: 1310-73-2pH adjusting agent
cocoyl hydroxyethylimidazolineN/D
CAS: 61791-38-6non-functional constituent
Trisodium nitrilotriacetateN/D
CAS: 5064-31-3chelate / sequestrant
diethanolamine0.0058
CAS: 111-42-2ingredient
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
Causes severe skin burns and eye damageCorrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
Yes