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Hot Rims Chrome Wheel Cleaner

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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

26 disclosed
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
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component

Source: sds section 3

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye damage
Skin Hazard
Causes skin irritation
Corrosive to Metals
Yes
Flammable
No