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Fallout Iron Remover

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Best Value

$0.35/oz

A thioglycolate-based iron remover that uses ammonium mercaptoacetate to chemically dissolve ferrous contamination on paint and wheels through color-changing reaction chemistry.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

5.0

Active Mechanism

thioglycolate chelation

Surfactants

4 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses ammonium mercaptoacetate at 10-20% concentration as the primary iron chelator, converting iron particles through thioglycolate chemistry that produces the characteristic purple color change. The mildly acidic pH of 5 provides effective iron dissolution while remaining gentle enough for regular use on automotive surfaces.

Key Differentiators

  • High concentration ammonium mercaptoacetate (10-20%) for strong iron chelation performance
  • Mildly acidic pH 5 formulation balances effectiveness with surface safety

Potential Concerns

  • Characteristic sulfur odor requires use in well-ventilated areas
  • Low ingredient transparency with only 9 listed components may limit informed usage decisions

Ingredients

9 disclosed
ammonium mercaptoacetate10-20%
CAS: 5421-46-5iron removal agent
non-ionic surfactants<5%
CAS: N/Asurfactant
anionic surfactants<5%
CAS: N/Asurfactant
perfumes<5%
CAS: N/Afragrance
Alkyl polyglucosyde C8-C10N/D
CAS: 68515-73-1surfactant
Sodium Laureth SulphateN/D
CAS: 9004-82-4surfactant
1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one (Fixolid)N/D
CAS: 1506-02-1fragrance
Butylated hydroxytolueneN/D
CAS: 128-37-0antioxidant
Benzyl salicylateN/D
CAS: 118-58-1fragrance

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Skin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No