Meguiar'sAll Purpose Cleaner D101
Updated · 14 ingredients analyzed
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A dilutable alkaline all-purpose cleaner with sodium metasilicate for professional interior reconditioning applications. Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner D101 ranks #2 for value among 35 all purpose cleaners based on effective price per ounce after dilution.
Key Chemistry
pH
13
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
Ingredients
Water
≥80%
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
SODIUM METASILICATE
1–5%
CAS: 6834-92-0Alkaline Builder
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
1–5%
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
Alkoxy Alcohol
<3%
CAS: 111-76-2Solvent
Fragrance Ingredient
N/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance Ingredient
N/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance Ingredient
N/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Hexyl Cinnamal
N/D
CAS: 101-86-0Fragrance Component
Linalool
N/D
CAS: 78-70-6Fragrance Component
Benzyl Salicylate
N/D
CAS: 118-58-1Fragrance Component
Fragrance Ingredient
N/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance Ingredient
N/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Yellow Dye
N/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIColorant
Blue Dye
N/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIColorant
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
H314 - Causes severe eye damageSkin Hazard
H314 - Causes severe skin burnsCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
