Best Value
$0.24/oz
A versatile alkaline concentrate wheel and all-purpose cleaner that dilutes from neat to 1:5 for tackling heavy brake dust through general surface cleaning.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
11.0
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification
Surfactants
1 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
This potassium hydroxide-based alkaline formula operates at pH 11 to effectively break down brake dust, road grime, and organic soiling through chemical saponification. The concentrate design allows users to adjust cleaning strength by dilution ratio, making it adaptable from aggressive wheel cleaning at full strength to gentle all-purpose cleaning at 1:5 dilution.
Key Differentiators
- •Exceptional formulation transparency with all 4 ingredients disclosed
- •Multi-dilution concentrate system spanning wheel cleaning to all-purpose use
- •Solvent and acid-free alkaline approach for safer material compatibility
Potential Concerns
- ⚠High pH 11 formulation requires careful handling and PPE use
- ⚠Potassium hydroxide concentration up to 10% creates corrosion risk on sensitive metals
- ⚠Diluted solutions must be used same day and cannot be stored
Ingredients
POLYOXYETHYLENE ALKYL ETHER1-10%
CAS: 84133-50-6Surfactant
TETRASODIUM ETHYLENE DIAMINE TETRAACETATE1-10%
CAS: 64-02-8Chelating agent
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE1-10%
CAS: 1310-58-3pH adjuster/alkalizing agent
WATER70-90%
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
H318: Gir alvorlig øyeskade (Causes serious eye damage)Skin Hazard
H315: Irriterer huden (Causes skin irritation)Corrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No
