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W5 Citrus All Purpose Cleaner

Biodegradable
$0.21BEST $/OZ

A dilutable citrus-based all-purpose cleaner with tetrapotassium pyrophosphate for multi-surface cleaning applications. Gtechniq W5 Citrus All Purpose Cleaner ranks #4 for value among 41 all-purpose cleaners based on effective price per ounce after dilution. The formulation is also verified biodegradable based on SDS ecological data.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

12.0

Active Mechanism

alkaline cleaning

Surfactants

0

Expert Analysis

Uses tetrapotassium pyrophosphate as the primary cleaning agent, which acts as both a surfactant and chelating agent to break down soils and bind minerals. The citrus-based formulation provides natural degreasing properties while maintaining compatibility with delicate surfaces and protective coatings. The concentrate format allows dilution ratios from neat application for heavy soiling down to 10:1 for light cleaning tasks.

Key Differentiators

  • Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate provides dual surfactant and chelating action in a single ingredient
  • Variable dilution ratios from neat to 10:1 accommodate different soil levels
  • Coating-safe formulation compatible with delicate surfaces

Potential Concerns

  • Unknown pH level makes it difficult to assess surface compatibility
  • Low ingredient transparency with only 2 disclosed components
  • Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate concentration and specific function undefined

Ingredients

2 disclosed
2-Butoxyethanol1-20%
CAS: 111-76-2solvent
Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate1-20%
CAS: 7320-34-5cleaning agent

Source: sds section 3

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
H315 - Causes skin irritation
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Mild to moderate safety profile with skin and eye irritation hazards

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