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All Purpose Cleaner D101

alkalineconcentratedegreaserprofessional

Best Value

$0.16/oz

Professional-grade concentrate targeting automotive detailing shops and heavy-duty cleaning applications

Key Chemistry

pH Level

13.0

Active Mechanism

alkaline degreasing

Surfactants

1 (anionic)

Expert Analysis

This is a traditional alkaline all-purpose cleaner utilizing sodium metasilicate as the primary alkaline agent for heavy-duty degreasing. The high pH of 13 provides excellent soil emulsification and grease cutting power, while the anionic surfactant system aids in wetting and soil suspension.

Key Differentiators

  • Extreme alkalinity for heavy-duty cleaning
  • Professional concentrate formulation
  • Simple yet effective chemistry

Potential Concerns

  • Extremely corrosive - requires careful handling and PPE
  • Can damage sensitive surfaces
  • Not suitable for aluminum or other reactive metals

Ingredients

7 disclosed
Water80-100%
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
Sodium Metasilicate1-5%
CAS: 6834-92-0alkaline agent
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts1-5%
CAS: 68439-57-6surfactant
Butoxyethanol<3%
CAS: 111-76-2solvent
Hexyl Cinnamal<0.1%
CAS: 101-86-0fragrance
Linalool<0.1%
CAS: 78-70-6fragrance
Benzyl Salicylate<0.1%
CAS: 118-58-1fragrance

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