
Hot Rims Chrome Wheel Cleaner
acid-basedcitric-acidchrome-specificready-to-useconsumer-gradedanger-label
Best Value
$0.37/oz
24 oz
An acidic wheel cleaner formulated with citric acid at pH 3.5 for chrome wheels.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
3.5
Active Mechanism
acid dissolution chelation
Surfactants
4 (nonionic, amphoteric, anionic)
Expert Analysis
Uses citric acid as the primary active ingredient to dissolve brake dust and mineral deposits through mild acidic action. The pH 3.5 formulation provides effective cleaning power while being gentler than stronger mineral acids, supported by a blend of nonionic, amphoteric, and anionic surfactants for enhanced wetting and soil suspension.
Key Differentiators
- •Citric acid-based formula offers biodegradable acidic cleaning compared to harsher mineral acids
- •Chrome-specific formulation optimized for polished metal wheel finishes
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Danger signal word indicates hazardous classification requiring careful handling and PPE
- ⚠Acidic pH may damage sensitive wheel coatings or finishes beyond chrome applications
- ⚠Not suitable for bare aluminum or other acid-sensitive wheel materials
Ingredients
CITRIC ACID1 - 10
CAS: 77-92-9Cleaning Agent
HYDROXYACETIC ACID1 - 5
CAS: 79-14-1Cleaning Agent
1,2-propylene glycol 1-monobutyl ether< 3
CAS: 5131-66-8Solvent
ETHOXYLATED C9-11 ALCOHOLS< 3
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
DECYL-N,N-DIMETHYLAMINE OXIDE< 2
CAS: 2605-79-0Surfactant
SODIUM XYLENE SULFONATE< 2
CAS: 1300-72-7Surfactant
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE< 1
CAS: 1341-49-7Cleaning Agent
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Diluent
Phosphoric AcidN/D
CAS: 7664-38-2Cleaning Agent
Propylene Glycol Butyl EtherN/D
CAS: 5131-66-8Solvent
Glycolic AcidN/D
CAS: 79-14-1Cleaning Agent
NonoxynolN/D
CAS: 127087-87-0Surfactant
Ammonium BifluorideN/D
CAS: 1341-49-7Cleaning Agent
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance 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
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance IngredientN/D
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Fragrance IngredientN/D
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Fragrance IngredientN/D
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Source: sds section 3
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
Causes skin irritationCorrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No