McKee's 37Gentle Wheel Cleaner
Updated · 9 ingredients analyzed
An acid-free alkaline wheel cleaner designed for regular maintenance cleaning by enthusiasts who wash their vehicles weekly or bi-weekly.
Key Chemistry
pH
9
Active Mechanism
chelation and surfactant cleaning
Surfactants
4 (anionic, nonionic, amphoteric)
Expert Analysis
This water-based surfactant system uses a blend of anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric cleaners to remove brake dust and road grime without harsh acids or iron-reactive components. The disclosed chelating agent (EDTA) helps break down mineral deposits, while the alkaline pH of 9 provides effective cleaning power that remains safe on all wheel finishes.
Key Differentiators
- •True gel viscosity that clings to vertical surfaces for extended dwell time
- •Multi-surfactant system designed specifically for frequent maintenance rather than heavy decontamination
Ingredients
Isopropylidene glycol
1.5–2%
CAS: 100-79-8cleaning agent
sulfuric acid, mono-C10-C16-alkyl esters, sodium salts
1.3% to 2%
CAS: 68585-47-7surfactant
tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
1.75% to 2.25%
CAS: 64-02-8chelating agent
Non-Hazardous Blend
2.5–3%
CAS: N/Ablend component
Water
N/D
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
Amines, C10-16-alkyldimethyl, N-oxides
N/D
CAS: 70592-80-2surfactant
Lauryl amine oxide
N/D
CAS: 1643-20-5surfactant
Sodium chloride
N/D
CAS: 7647-14-5salt
1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N- (carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., inner salts
N/D
CAS: 61789-40-0surfactant
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
Causes mild skin irritationCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
