Meguiar's logo

Meguiar's

All Purpose Cleaner D101

alkaline-basedconcentrateprofessional-gradehazardousdanger-labeldilutable

Best Value

$0.16/oz

A dilutable alkaline all-purpose cleaner with sodium metasilicate for professional interior reconditioning applications.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

13.0

Active Mechanism

alkaline degreasing

Surfactants

1 (anionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses sodium metasilicate at pH 13 to provide strong alkaline cleaning power for breaking down organic soils and embedded dirt. The anionic surfactant system creates active foaming action to lift contaminants from interior surfaces, while fabric softeners are incorporated to enhance tactile results on treated materials.

Key Differentiators

  • High pH 13 formulation provides stronger cleaning power than typical consumer APCs
  • Includes fabric softeners for enhanced surface feel after cleaning
  • Concentrate format allows for customizable dilution ratios

Potential Concerns

  • High alkalinity may damage sensitive materials like leather or delicate plastics
  • Requires careful dilution and testing due to strong formulation
  • Not suitable for ceramic coated surfaces

Ingredients

18 disclosed
Water80 - 100
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
SODIUM METASILICATE1 - 5
CAS: 6834-92-0Alkaline Builder
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts1 - 5
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
Alkoxy Alcohol< 3
CAS: 111-76-2Solvent
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Hexyl CinnamalN/D
CAS: 101-86-0Fragrance Component
LinaloolN/D
CAS: 78-70-6Fragrance Component
Benzyl SalicylateN/D
CAS: 118-58-1Fragrance Component
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Yellow DyeN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIColorant
Blue DyeN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIColorant

Source: sds section 3 and separate disclosure

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
H314 - Causes severe eye damage
Skin Hazard
H314 - Causes severe skin burns
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

High hazard profile due to extreme alkalinity