Maniac LineIron Remover
Updated · 11 ingredients analyzed
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A thioglycolate-based iron remover formulated with ammonium mercaptoacetate for ferrous contamination removal on wheels, paint, and glass surfaces. Maniac Line Iron Remover ranks #5 of 19 iron removers for strength.
Key Chemistry
pH
5.5
Active
Thioglycolate
Active strength
≈12.5%
Expert Analysis
This iron remover uses ammonium mercaptoacetate (10-20%) as its primary chelating agent to dissolve ferrous particles through thioglycolate chemistry. The formulation maintains a mildly acidic pH of 5.5 to optimize iron dissolution while remaining gentle enough for multi-surface use. The ready-to-use formula incorporates nonionic surfactants to enhance cleaning performance alongside the decontamination action.
Key Differentiators
- •High concentration ammonium mercaptoacetate (10-20%) provides strong iron chelation capability
- •Mildly acidic pH 5.5 balances effectiveness with surface safety across multiple substrates
- •Biodegradable formulation with excellent ingredient transparency (11 components listed)
Ingredients
ammonium mercaptoacetate
10–20%≈ 12.5% active thioglycolate (salt-normalized)
CAS: 5421-46-5active ingredient
2-butoxyethanol
<1%
CAS: 111-76-2solvent
non-ionic surfactants
<5%
CAS: N/Asurfactant
perfumes
<5%
CAS: N/Afragrance
Alkyl polyglucosyde C8-C10
N/D
CAS: 68515-73-1surfactant
Butylated hydroxytoluene
N/D
CAS: 128-37-0antioxidant
AQUA
N/D
CAS: N/Asolvent
p-Methoxybenzaldehyde
N/D
CAS: N/Afragrance component
BENZYL ACETATE
N/D
CAS: N/Afragrance component
alpha-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propionaldehyde
N/D
CAS: N/Afragrance component
3-methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile
N/D
CAS: N/Afragrance component
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Skin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reactionCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
