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A thioglycolate-based iron remover designed for enthusiasts seeking efficient iron contamination removal with clear visual feedback through color-changing chemistry. Fireball Iron Burn ranks #4 of 19 iron removers for strength.
Key Chemistry
pH
7.5
Active
Thioglycolate
Active strength
8–25%
Expert Analysis
Uses ammonium thioglycolate as the primary chelating agent to bind and neutralize iron particles embedded in paint and surfaces. The neutral pH formulation provides effective decontamination while remaining gentle on sensitive surfaces like paint protection film and coatings.
Key Differentiators
- •High concentration thioglycolate approach (10-30% ammonium thioglycolate) for aggressive iron removal
- •Neutral pH formulation balances effectiveness with surface safety across multiple substrates
Ingredients
AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
10–30%≈ 16.7% active thioglycolate (salt-normalized)
CAS: 5421-46-5Active ingredient
LAURAMINE OXIDE
10–30%
CAS: 1643-20-5Surfactant
TETRASODIUM ETHYLENE DIAMINE TETRAACETATE
1–10%
CAS: 64-02-8Chelating agent
WATER
30–50%
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
<1%
CAS: 25265-71-8Solvent
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritation.Skin Hazard
Irritates skin. May cause allergic skin reaction.Corrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
