
Best Value
$0.39/oz
A professional-grade thioglycolate wheel cleaner that combines iron chelation and general wheel cleaning in a variable-concentration formula for detailing enthusiasts.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
7.0
Active Mechanism
thioglycolate chelation
Surfactants
2 (nonionic, anionic)
Expert Analysis
This product uses ammonium thioglycolate as its primary active ingredient at 10-30% concentration to chelate iron particles while maintaining a neutral pH of 7. The formulation combines nonionic and anionic surfactants to handle brake dust and road grime simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate iron remover and wheel cleaner applications.
Key Differentiators
- •High concentration ammonium thioglycolate (10-30%) provides strong iron chelation at neutral pH
- •Variable dilution capability allows users to adjust strength based on contamination level
- •Combines iron removal and general cleaning in one step, eliminating multi-product workflows
Potential Concerns
- ⚠High thioglycolate concentration may produce strong sulfur odors during use
- ⚠Variable dilution requires user experience to determine appropriate concentration ratios
Ingredients
AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE10-30%
CAS: 5421-46-5Active ingredient
LAURAMINE OXIDE1-10%
CAS: 1643-20-5Surfactant
SODIUM TRI-OXYETHYLENE LAURY ETHER SULFATE1-10%
CAS: 9004-82-4Surfactant
TETRASODIUM ETHYLENE DIAMINE TETRAACETATE<1%
CAS: 64-02-8Chelating agent
WATER50-70%
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
H319: Gir alvorlig øyeirritasjonSkin Hazard
H315: Irriterer hudenCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
